Member Benefits/Activities of the UHMS

Activities of the UHMS

• Monitoring regulatory changes for reimbursement of hyperbaric oxygen therapy services (US and International)

• Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Hyperbaric Medicine

• Development of credentialing criteria for physician practice

• Accreditation of hyperbaric chamber facilities

• Development of chamber operational guidelines

• Increasing availability of online educational opportunities

• Annual live educational opportunities, such as: our Scientific, Chapter and various courses

• Advocacy of high professional standards of practice

• Representation to federal, state and local agencies on matters related to efficacy, standards of care, reimbursement, etc.

• Collaborating with professional stakeholders on a global basis

• Development of evidence-based indications

• Development of Hyperbaric & Wound Care Facility Accreditation standards