ChristianaCare Expands Access to In-Home Physical Therapy

ChristianaCare is joining forces with Luna, the leading provider of in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy, to expand access to care by bringing hands-on physical therapy directly into patients’ homes.

The new service, ChristianaCare Physical Therapy At Home, Powered by Luna, will begin taking appointments in June. The collaboration is designed to reduce barriers to care, support strong recovery outcomes and give patients a convenient way to begin physical therapy.

Unlike remote or virtual therapy, the service will provide one-on-one, hands-on care delivered by licensed physical therapists in the convenience of a patient’s home or office. Through Luna’s platform, patients can request care and are matched with a licensed physical therapist for 45- to 55-minute in-home sessions and continues in-person care throughout the patient’s treatment plan.

“Our collaboration with Luna reflects a simple belief: If we can safely deliver high quality care in the home, we should make that option available,” said Jennifer Thomas, MBA, MS, vice president, Rehabilitation Services at ChristianaCare. “By meeting patients where they are, we remove common barriers to care and help people stay engaged in their recovery, regain independence and remain connected to daily life.”

Too many people who are referred to physical therapy never take the first step. Research on patients referred to physical therapy has found that only about 50% to 76% attend an initial appointment. Travel challenges, scheduling conflicts and difficulty accessing care can all get in the way.

ChristianaCare Physical Therapy At Home, Powered by Luna is designed to make it easier for patients to begin care without delay by bringing licensed physical therapists directly to them and offering scheduling that fits into daily life. “Our focus is on timely access and helping patients get started,” Thomas said. “When care is easier to access and fits into a person’s routine, it is much more likely they will begin treatment. From there, our care teams support patients through a plan that is tailored to their needs and focused on meaningful recovery.” ChristianaCare Physical Therapy At Home, Powered by Luna follows an outpatient care model, not home health care. Patients do not need to be homebound to receive services. The program focuses on improving strength, balance and movement and is typically covered under Medicare Part B. This differs from home health care, which serves homebound patients who need short term medical services and is usually covered under Medicare Part A.

ChristianaCare Physical Therapy At Home, Powered by Luna can address many of the conditions commonly treated by ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services, including orthopedic and sports injuries, post surgical rehabilitation, geriatric care, vestibular therapy, women’s health and lymphedema.

Luna has extensive experience delivering in-home outpatient physical therapy and partners with health systems nationwide. “We are proud to work with ChristianaCare to expand access to high-quality physical therapy in the home,” said Lily Beltran, co-founder and president at Luna. “Our shared focus is on removing barriers to care and delivering consistent, hands-on therapy that helps patients recover, stay engaged and achieve their goals.” The service is covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, with the same copay as facility based physical therapy. ChristianaCare Physical Therapy At Home, Powered by Luna is a service offering of ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services, which provides comprehensive, patient centered rehabilitation care across a wide range of settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities, community locations and now in the home.