Palak Shah

PT, OCS

Specialties

Head of Clinical Services & Co-founder at Luna

About

Palak Shah, PT, OCS, is the Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Services at Luna, bringing over 15 years of experience as a board-certified orthopedic specialist. Before launching Luna, she spent four years as a senior physical therapist at Stanford Hospital, treating complex musculoskeletal conditions and co-lecturing at the Stanford PT residency program. Palak’s expertise in clinical operations, technology-driven healthcare solutions, and scalable program design has been instrumental in shaping Luna’s innovative approach to in-home PT. Her leadership ensures that Luna delivers high-quality, accessible care while empowering therapists with flexible, technology-enabled career opportunities.

Articles by Palak

Health Trends Dec 15, 2024

Luna Champions Healthcare Evolution with In-Home Physical Therapy

Luna is transforming the healthcare landscape by delivering in-home, in-person physical therapy that prioritizes accessibility, personalization, and improved outcomes. This article highlights Luna’s innovative care model, which recently achieved the milestone of one million visits, emphasizing its role in addressing the growing demand for home-based services.

Partners May 15, 2025

Luna’s Latest MIPS Clinical Excellence Award

Luna earned a 93.95/100 MIPS score for 2023, marking its third consecutive year of top-tier Medicare recognition. With 58% of patients achieving statistically significant improvement, Luna continues to lead in high-quality, in-home physical therapy.

Partners Jun 3, 2025

Why Home Health Referral Acceptance Rates Are Collapsing and What It Means for the Future of Care

Home health referral acceptance rates have fallen drastically — leaving hospitals, patients, and families without care. This blog explores the root causes and why outpatient-at-home models like Luna’s are a vital solution.

Partners May 30, 2025

The $40 Billion Impact of Orthopedic Patient Leakage to Community Physical Therapy Clinics

Hospitals are losing up to $39.6 billion over three years due to orthopedic patients leaking out of system-referred PT. Learn how in-home therapy with Luna helps retain patients and protect surgical revenue.

Employees Apr 28, 2025

Forbes Ranks Luna #1 in MSK Care, #3 in Healthcare, and #61 Among Best Startup Employers in 2025

Luna has been ranked #61 on Forbes’ 2025 Best Startup Employers list, rising from #111 in 2024 and securing the #1 spot in MSK care. With 1.2M+ in-home PT visits and major health system partnerships, Luna continues to redefine PT. Learn more about Luna’s rapid growth.

Therapists Sep 13, 2023

Luna’s “Exceptional” 2022 Medicare Achievement: Leading the Way in Outpatient Physical Therapy

Luna has earned the Medicare MIPS Exceptional Performance Award for the second year in a row, achieving a perfect 100/100 score. This recognition reflects Luna’s commitment to delivering outstanding, in-home outpatient physical therapy with measurable results.

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Webinars Featuring by Palak

UPCOMING EVENT Jul 2, 2025

Owning the Patient Journey: From First Contact to Finish Line

Watch our exclusive Luna Edge Webinar to learn actionable strategies to improve the patient journey and drive better outcomes as a PT.

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Palak Shah

PT, OCS

Specialties

About

Articles by Palak

Luna Champions Healthcare Evolution with In-Home Physical Therapy

Luna’s Latest MIPS Clinical Excellence Award

Why Home Health Referral Acceptance Rates Are Collapsing and What It Means for the Future of Care

The $40 Billion Impact of Orthopedic Patient Leakage to Community Physical Therapy Clinics

Forbes Ranks Luna #1 in MSK Care, #3 in Healthcare, and #61 Among Best Startup Employers in 2025

Luna’s “Exceptional” 2022 Medicare Achievement: Leading the Way in Outpatient Physical Therapy

Webinars Featuring by Palak

Owning the Patient Journey: From First Contact to Finish Line

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Palak Shah

PT, OCS

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About

Articles by Palak

Luna Champions Healthcare Evolution with In-Home Physical Therapy

Luna’s Latest MIPS Clinical Excellence Award

Why Home Health Referral Acceptance Rates Are Collapsing and What It Means for the Future of Care

The $40 Billion Impact of Orthopedic Patient Leakage to Community Physical Therapy Clinics

Forbes Ranks Luna #1 in MSK Care, #3 in Healthcare, and #61 Among Best Startup Employers in 2025

Luna’s “Exceptional” 2022 Medicare Achievement: Leading the Way in Outpatient Physical Therapy

Webinars Featuring by Palak

Owning the Patient Journey: From First Contact to Finish Line

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