Understanding the Importance of Ethics in Clinical Practice in 2025

The recent case of Hertel and Brown outpatient therapy (Hertel and Brown Blog) is an eye-opener that every practice, regardless of size or type, needs to be aware of the importance of ethics. Ethical Practice Ethics and moral principles should guide clinicians in every aspect of patient care. State licensing boards and national organizations outline expected ethical behavior and consequences for non-compliance. Clinicians, supervisors, and practice owners should be familiar with the applicable state’s ethical…

The Hertel & Brown Case: Harsh Reminders for Therapy Clinics

The developments in the Hertel & Brown Physical and Aquatic Therapy fraud case will greatly affect the healthcare industry. This case highlights the consequences of non-compliance and unethical billing practices. It is essential to analyze the key takeaways from this case and examine the broader implications for outpatient therapy clinics. The Hertel & Brown Case Hertel & Brown Physical and Aquatic Therapy is an outpatient therapy provider in Erie County, Pennsylvania. A federal grand jury…

Understanding Locum Tenens in Physical Therapy Private Practice Clinics

The term locum tenens comes from Latin, meaning “to hold the place of.” In healthcare, it refers to temporary healthcare providers who fill the role of a regular provider who is unavailable for a short period. For Medicare beneficiaries, the locum tenens program offers a crucial solution. It allows a Medicare-enrolled regular Physical Therapist (PT) to use a substitute PT to provide treatment when the regular PT is temporarily unavailable under section 16006 of the…