Medicare TPE Audits: What Leaders Need to Know

Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT – Vice President of Clinical Services Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits are increasing nationwide, and skilled nursing facilities are feeling the pressure. As CMS expands data-mining methods, focuses on MDS-driven risk areas, and tightens scrutiny on therapy, nursing documentation, and medical necessity, leaders must recognize...