Aetna Scandal May Reshape Healthcare Insurance A former medical director at Aetna, the nation’s third-largest insurance provider, confessed that he didn’t review patients’ records when deciding whether or not they should receive coverage. This development could lead to major changes in healthcare insurance. As Dr. Andrew
Why Healthcare is America’s Biggest Employer For the first time in history, healthcare has become the biggest source of jobs in America. Analysts predict that a third of all new jobs will be in the healthcare sector. Why? Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer,
Alliance PT Creeps into San Francisco Bay Area The physical therapy market in the San Francisco Bay may get a bit more crowded now that Alliance Physical Therapy Partners (Alliance PT), an affiliate of GPB Capital Holdings, LLC, has acquired a majority equity stake
In Case You Missed It: National Allied Health Week There are seven million allied health professionals, representing almost 60 percent of all healthcare providers. Lucky for you, the demand for your services is growing nearly double the rate of the national economy.
Happy Physical Therapy Month! October is Physical Therapy Month, and time is running out to celebrate! If your facility hasn’t done anything special yet, there are several fun ideas to honor the month. You could host a free workshop to show the
Physical Therapy Accessibility Cuts Costs in Healthcare Spending The ability to see a physical therapist without a physician referral is a huge benefit to patients. People often experience non-traumatic events—like a sprained ankle, a stiff neck or lower back pain—that impede daily functions and require
