teachmeDPT

Build a successful home health career with Dr. Kayla V. DPT, OCS; master the job & provide the best care.

Iranian Cyberattacks & Stryker: What It Means for Surgical Care
March 30, 2026
Iranian cyberattacks are impacting Stryker and other medical device companies, raising concerns about robotic surgery systems, patient care disruptions, and the future security of joint replacement technology. Quick Read Summary Jump to Section What Happened: Iranian Cyberattacks Cyber warfare has become a modern extension of geopolitical conflict. In response to escalating tensions and military actions,…
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Medicare Advantage Rate Cuts 2026: What It Means for Patients, Providers, and Insurance Companies
March 26, 2026
Medicare Advantage rate cuts are reshaping healthcare by reducing insurer profits, dropping plans, and impacting patient access. Learn what it means for Medicare coverage, benefits, and your healthcare choices. Keywords: Medicare Advantage rate cuts, Medicare vs Medicare Advantage, healthcare policy, insurance revenue, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, CMS rate changes, healthcare access, Medicare enrollment Quick Read Summary…
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APTA Failing Physical Therapists: Why Stagnant Pay and Weak Advocacy Are Pushing PTs to Go Cash-Based
March 25, 2026
Physical therapists are questioning whether the APTA is failing them. Explore stagnant pay, scope creep, and why many PTs are turning to cash based and entrepreneurial models. Quick Read Summary Navigate This Post Growing Disappointment Among Physical Therapists The conversation is no longer quiet or isolated. The belief that the APTA is failing physical therapists…
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Proprioception and Stress Response in Healthcare: How the Body Shapes the Mind
March 25, 2026
Proprioception, Stress Response, and Trauma: A Physical Therapy Perspective Writers Note This is related to the following article, Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy, by Peter Payne, Peter A. Levine, Mardi A. Crane-Godreauand and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Lebanon, NH, USA…
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Value Based Purchasing in Home Health and Healthcare Explained
March 25, 2026
Value Based Purchasing (VBP) explained; Discover how scores are calculated, the role of OASIS, and how clinicians and agencies can improve outcomes and performance. Quick Read Summary Navigation What Is Value Based Purchasing Value based purchasing is a healthcare reimbursement model that ties payment to quality, outcomes, and efficiency rather than volume of services delivered.…
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ACA Premium Increases 2026: What’s Driving the Surge and What It Means for America’s Aging Population
March 24, 2026
Explore why the Affordable Care Act premiums may surge in 2026, how subsidy expiration impacts coverage, and whether Medicare Advantage rate changes are connected within the broader U.S. healthcare system. Quick Read Summary Navigate This Article ACA Premium Increases 2026: History, Impact on Seniors, and What Happens If Subsidies Expire History of the Affordable Care…
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How it started..

In 2020, everything in healthcare shifted. Home health was no exception. The system was strained and although deemed an essential clinician, I felt oddly disposable. Income stability was also sus. So I picked up PRN work as a safety net, just in case.

But it didn’t stay “just in case” for long. The agency I joined actually trained clinicians with structure and intention, and it was the first time I felt supported in home health instead of trial by fire. This contrast made it obvious that strong training is not the norm in home health. And this gap changes everything.

What started as PRN turned into a deeper understanding of home health not just as a clinical setting, but as a business model shaping how we manage patient care and reimbursement.

By 2022, I refocused on my full-time role and precepting new hires. The pattern was consistent. Clinicians were drawn to home health for flexibility and pay but ultimately underestimated it’s complexity. That mismatch is where the problems start. Home health doesn’t fail because clinicians aren’t capable but rather when they aren’t supported. Good training isn’t optional and thus is the difference between burnout and longevity, turnover and stability, guessing and practicing with confidence.

That realization became TeachMeDPT. A space to cut through the noise and show what home health actually looks like. The clinical reality, business layer, and parts no one really explains well enough. My goal is simple. Help clinicians feel more confident, prepared, and in control of their careers with a sprinkle of occasional humor because if I don’t laugh I may cry! If you can relate then you’re in the right place.