As a healthcare provider, you strive to find new ways to enhance patient care and outcomes, while constantly learning and providing new, effective treatment options. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), although not a new treatment, has become more understood with solid research and evidence in treatment of multiple conditions. In addition, over the last few years, payers have included an increase in technical reimbursement for the non-hospital setting, making it a treatment that can be incorporated in a physician freestanding practice, either as a standalone hyperbaric unit, or within a freestanding wound care center. If you think that hyperbaric oxygen therapy might be a good complement for your current practice, please review this information to determine if and how you can offer HBOT to patients in your service area and beyond.
Hyperbaric medicine is a treatment where patients breathe 100% pure oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber. This allows oxygen to be absorbed in the plasma at much higher levels than it would be from normal atmospheric air. By increasing oxygen saturation up to 13x in the plasma, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been proven to accelerate healing and promote recovery for a wide range of conditions.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown positive results in treating various health issues, including emergency, urgent and chronic conditions. Some of the conditions that have been shown to benefit from HBOT include:
Emerging conditions that may be covered by specific payers include, but are not limited to:
With decades of use in hospital settings, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now a viable option for private physician practices looking to expand their range of treatment options. By offering HBOT, your practice can provide cutting-edge care in a friendly, familiar setting for patients with non-emergent conditions.
The key to HBOT’s effectiveness lies in its ability to deliver pure oxygen at higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure. While we typically inhale air that contains approximately 21% oxygen, a hyperbaric chamber provides 100% oxygen under pressures of approximately 2-3 atmospheres absolute (ATA). This increases the amount of oxygen in the plasma approximately 13x normal, which enables the body to absorb much higher levels of oxygen, thereby healing or improving many conditions where lack of oxygen is a contributing factor.
HBOT works by:
At APEX Health Network, we offer to partner via a management or partnership agreement, providing the technical and regulatory expertise needed to operate a successful hyperbaric center. APEX will provide the hyperbaric technologist, the hyperbaric chambers, policies/procedures and other necessary services. By incorporating HBOT into your treatment offerings, you’ll be able to provide your patients with a cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment option that supports healing and recovery for a wide range of conditions.
Expanded service offerings: Incorporating hyperbaric oxygen therapy can differentiate your practice and allow you to treat a broader range of conditions.
Improved patient outcomes: HBOT has demonstrated remarkable results in speeding up healing and improving recovery time for a variety of conditions.
Patient satisfaction: As an innovative and effective treatment, patients will appreciate having access to cutting-edge therapies that accelerate recovery for oftentimes difficult conditions.
Consulting With APEX Health Network: Tailored Solutions for Your Practice
If you are considering adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy to your services, APEX Health Network is here to help guide you through the process. Our experts will work closely with you to assess space and design needs, work with oxygen providers to plan the construction of your oxygen source, and be a partner in the process from the beginning through opening and then ensuring the ongoing success and safety of the program.
Comprehensive Consultation: Our team will discuss your practice’s specific needs, the benefits of HBOT, and how it can be integrated effectively into your current treatment offerings.
Training & Education: We ensure that the training and education meets the highest standards in the industry. Safety is our priority.
Ongoing Support: APEX offers continued operations oversight, marketing strategies, assistance with qualifying patients, and monitory of outcomes to ensure a high quality service. APEX will also work with your billers to ensure proper payment.
If you would like to learn more about how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can enhance your practice and improve patient care, please contact APEX Health Network today to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you explore the potential of hyperbaric medicine and show you how to implement it as a valuable addition to your current practice.
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