Shared Health Services

11/12/2025

Behind every healed wound is a story — and behind every story is a system that listens.
At SHS, we’re helping wound care centers build KPIs that reflect their real experiences, not just checkboxes.

Learn how your team’s everyday moments can power measurable change:

Every wound care center has its own rhythm. The Missing Photograph. The Supply Closet's Lament. The Social Worker's Empty Chair. The Quiet Radio. These aren't metaphors—they're operational friction points hiding inside your data right now. Quality improvement stops being theoretical when you measu...

10/22/2025

Big changes are coming to healthcare in 2026, and wound care programs need to get ready now.

We're looking at hospital margins stuck at 1%, $911B in federal Medicaid cuts, eight Medicare Advantage insurers exiting, and five million Americans losing coverage.

Sounds like a crisis, right? We see it as a turning point. The wound care programs that will succeed aren't the ones with the biggest budgets—they're the ones preparing today.

Our latest blog breaks down what's happening and how your program can build resilience before the storm hits.

Check out the full blog here:

https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/bracing-for-impact-preparing-wound-care-programs-for-2026

You've seen the headlines: 1% hospital margins, $911B in cuts, insurers exiting Medicare Advantage, millions losing Medicaid. For hospital wound care programs, 2026 isn't just another challenging year—it's when everything hits at once. But this convergence isn't a crisis. It's a turning point. The...

10/06/2025

When pressure injuries stop healing, the problem may lie deeper than you think. Research shows 81% of Stage IV pressure injuries have underlying osteomyelitis—but it's often missed.

Clinical red flags: bone that's visible or can be probed, wounds that don't improve within a week of offloading, and deep wounds with drainage. Even "clean-appearing" wounds may be infected beneath the surface.

Left undiagnosed, osteomyelitis prolongs hospital stays, drives up costs, and worsens outcomes. Once detected, HBOT can improve oxygen delivery to ischemic tissues, support bone regeneration, and enhance antibiotic efficacy.

In our blog, we explore the research behind missed osteomyelitis diagnoses, why early detection matters for clinical and operational outcomes, and how HBOT fits into the treatment strategy.

Read more: https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/unrecognized-osteomyelitis-in-pressure-ulcer

Osteomyelitis is often overlooked in patients with Stage III or IV pressure injuries—leading to delayed diagnosis, prolonged treatment, and missed opportunities for HBOT. This post explores how subtle signs are missed, why surface-level staging isn’t always enough, and what wound care teams can ...

10/06/2025

Let's talk about something that doesn't get enough attention: managing dialysis patients safely during hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

More than 15 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease, and nearly 500,000 require dialysis. These patients face significantly elevated cardiovascular risks—cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in this population, accounting for up to 60% of cardiac-related deaths.

So how can HBOT teams manage these high-risk patients safely? In our latest blog, we outline best practices including pre-treatment assessments, strategic scheduling after dialysis sessions to optimize stability, continuous in-treatment monitoring, and post-treatment evaluation protocols.

With a 20-fold higher cardiovascular mortality risk than the general population, dialysis patients require heightened vigilance and careful coordination between wound care, nephrology, and nursing teams.

At Shared Health Services, we support hospitals and physician practices in navigating the challenges of complex patient populations through safe, compliant HBOT program design—providing practical, experience-based guidance that helps your team provide confident care.

Read the full blog: https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/hbo-and-dialysis-patients-high-risk-1

Dialysis patients face elevated cardiac risks — especially during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This post explores best practices for safely managing HBOT in dialysis patients, including EKG screening, fluid status checks, and coordination with nephrology teams. Learn how SHS helps providers d...

10/02/2025

Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help athletes recover faster?

When soft tissue injuries happen, timing matters. Research shows HBOT administered within 8-24 hours of injury may support faster healing by increasing oxygen delivery to damaged tissues and reducing inflammation.

From professional teams to collegiate athletics, more programs are exploring this recovery tool. Dive into the science behind HBOT for sports injuries.

Read more: https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/hbo-in-acute-traumatic-sports-injury

10/02/2025

Hyperbaric nurses are the unsung heroes of hyperbaric oxygen therapy—working with diverse patient populations, monitoring treatments in pressurized environments, and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams.

At Shared Health Services, we've spent more than 25 years supporting hyperbaric nursing excellence through clinical guidance, compliance support, and hands-on training.

In this blog post, we explore the key responsibilities of hyperbaric nurses and their critical impact on wound healing outcomes.

read more:

https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/hyperbaric-nursing

Hyperbaric nurses are essential to wound care teams—overseeing safety checks, monitoring treatment response, and supporting patients through complex therapy plans. This post explores the multifaceted role of hyperbaric nurses in advanced wound care, from clinical oversight to compassionate care.

10/01/2025

Is your wound care program ready if an auditor shows up unannounced?

Hospitals and physician practices across the country are facing increased scrutiny from CMS, third-party payors, and audit contractors. These reviews can arrive without warning, examining everything from claims and documentation to coding practices.

If your team isn't prepared, the audit process can quietly drain time, revenue, and peace of mind from your wound care program.

read more:

https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/is-there-a-fox-in-the-hen-house-audit-risks-in-wound-care-programs

Hospitals and physician practices face growing audit risks from CMS, RACs, and other third-party payors. From ADRs to TPE reviews, wound centers must be prepared. Learn how to protect your revenue, align your documentation, and avoid letting the fox into the hen house.

09/16/2025

🏥 Healthcare professionals: Tired of feeling lost when colleagues rattle off acronyms like "NPWT for DFU with CLI"?

You're not alone! The wound care field is full of specialized terminology that can feel overwhelming—even for experienced professionals.

We just released a comprehensive reference guide covering 350+ wound care and hyperbaric medicine acronyms. From basic clinical terms to complex billing codes and compliance requirements.

Think of it as your desk reference for confident communication!

Because when everyone speaks the same language, patient care gets better. 📖✨

Link to Blog: https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/wound-care-hbot-acronym-reference-guide

08/25/2025

AI is entering wound care.

From documentation to decision-support, the possibilities are exciting — but they also raise important questions about job protections, trust, and the future of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

In our new post, we unpack the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the field of advanced wound care.

Read more:

🔗 https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/ai-in-wound-care-hbot-job-protections-trust-and-the-future-of-the-field

AI is moving fast from headlines to hospital hallways. For wound care and HBOT programs, the challenge isn’t whether AI will be used — it’s how. From documentation to reimbursement, technology can either equip clinicians or erode trust. This post explores the risks, the patient perspective, an...

08/25/2025

A breakthrough in advanced wound care is making headlines.

“SuperSkin,” a new self-healing hydrogel, promises to speed up healing — but what do wound care teams need to know before adopting it?

Our latest blog explores the science, the potential impact, and how innovation connects to daily practice in wound care.

Read more:

🔗 https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/superskin-what-wound-care-teams-need-to-know-about-the-new-self-healing-hydrogel

A breakthrough in wound care is here: researchers at Aalto University in Finland and the University of Bayreuth in Germany have developed a self-healing hydrogel, nicknamed “Superskin.” This innovation could transform how clinicians approach complex wounds, combining coding-driven material desig...

08/25/2025

Compliant documentation isn’t just paperwork — it’s storytelling.

Each entry reflects the patient journey, safeguards reimbursement, and protects the care team.

In our latest blog, we explore why documentation is more than a requirement — it’s the narrative that keeps programs strong.

Read more:
🔗 https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/compliant-documentation-is-storytelling-here-s-why-it-matters

Great documentation is more than compliance — it’s storytelling. In wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), every patient record should read like a clear, defensible narrative. From proving HBOT candidacy to building treatment plans and tracking outcomes, each act in the story builds tr...

08/20/2025

The quiet crisis in healthcare isn’t loud, but its impact is being felt everywhere.

Hospital closures. Staffing shortages. Compliance challenges.

For wound care programs, this moment calls for strength behind the scenes — not just good intentions.

We explore what’s happening and how the right partner can make a difference:

🔗 https://www.sharedhealthservices.com/post/the-quiet-crisis-in-healthcare-and-the-wound-care-partner-prepared-for-it

Hospitals are facing a quiet but accelerating crisis — from CMS terminations and reimbursement loss to service line closures, staffing shortages, and compliance breakdowns. This post unpacks the systemic risks hospitals face in 2025 — and how high-performing, audit-ready wound care programs can ...