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Welcome to the Shared Health Services blog—a resource designed for hospitals and physician practices exploring outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine. We provide a proven framework, clinical expertise, and personalized support to help you launch and manage successful, branded programs that reflect your identity and meet your community’s needs.
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Wound Care and Rural Hospitals
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill offers real funding and reform opportunities for rural hospitals and wound care programs. From $50B in transformation grants to Medicare pay increases and broadband expansion, here’s what rural leaders need to know — and how SHS is helping partners act.
1 day ago4 min read


The Skin Subs Crackdown: Federal Indictments and the Future of CTP Reimbursement
The DOJ just indicted providers in one of the largest skin sub fraud schemes ever—and CMS is launching a new prior auth model targeting wound care. If your program uses cellular and/or tissue-based products (CTPs), now is the time to tighten documentation and revisit patient selection protocols. This blog breaks down what’s changing—and how SHS helps wound centers deliver compliant, audit-ready care.
7 days ago3 min read


Home-Acquired Pressure Injuries: Will They Become Serious Reportable Events?
A new proposal under review by the National Quality Forum could classify pressure injuries that develop at home as Serious Reportable Events (SREs). While not yet mandated, this shift may affect how wound centers document, report, and respond — especially under programs like MIPS. SHS breaks down what this could mean, how to prepare, and why your voice matters in the national comment period.
Jun 303 min read


Don’t Fax That Back: How to Spot Medicare Audit Phishing Scams
CMS has issued a fraud alert warning healthcare providers about scammers posing as auditors and sending fake fax requests for medical records. Wound care clinics are frequent targets due to high Medicare volume and audit activity. Learn how to spot a phishing attempt and what steps to take to protect your patients, your data, and your compliance standing.
Jun 272 min read


Rethinking Denials: Why Claims Transparency Benefits Us All
Wound care teams are seeing a troubling rise in claim denials — often without insight into the reasoning behind them. What if hospitals could preview claims using the same algorithms payers use to reject them? In this post, we explore how algorithm transparency could help reduce errors, improve reimbursement accuracy, and build stronger payer-provider relationships.
Jun 233 min read


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.
Jun 232 min read


June is Wound Healing Awareness Month: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
June is Wound Healing Awareness Month — a national effort to raise awareness about chronic wounds, early intervention, and access to advanced care. It’s a chance for hospitals and providers to highlight healing outcomes, educate communities, and strengthen wound care delivery where it matters most.
Jun 22 min read


May is Hyperbaric Awareness Month: Advancing Healing Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
May is Hyperbaric Awareness Month — spotlighting the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in treating chronic wounds and complex conditions. This is a key opportunity for hospitals to highlight HBOT’s healing benefits, educate referring providers, and build support for advanced wound care services.
May 23 min read


Wound Care Terminology Explained: CTPs, HCT/Ps, CAMPs, and Skin Substitutes
Wound care terminology is often inconsistent across clinical, academic, and regulatory settings. This post breaks down common terms like CTPs, HCT/Ps, and CAMPs—clarifying what they mean, who uses them, and where each appears in coverage policies, product literature, and documentation. Whether you're a clinician or hospital leader, this quick guide cuts through the confusion.
Mar 273 min read


What Information is Typically Found on a Hyperbaric Chamber Data Plate?
Every hyperbaric chamber includes a data plate that contains critical safety and compliance details — like manufacturer, model, serial number, pressure rating, and more. This quick guide walks through what’s typically included and why it matters for regulatory audits, documentation, and equipment tracking.
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month: Why Vascular Health Matters for Wound Healing
September is PAD Awareness Month — a time to highlight the critical link between vascular health and wound healing. Peripheral artery disease limits blood flow, delaying recovery and increasing risk of limb loss. This post explores why early detection, referral, and vascular support are key for wound care outcomes.
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Evidence-Based Advanced Wound Care Clinic Coming to Brookfield, Wisconsin
SAAK Health is launching a new evidence-based wound care clinic in Brookfield, WI — bringing advanced treatments and personalized support closer to home. This specialty clinic is designed to serve patients with chronic, non-healing wounds and support local providers through referral coordination and continuity of care.
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Wound Healing Awareness Month
Wound Healing Awareness Month raises visibility for patients living with chronic wounds and the clinicians who care for them. Millions face delayed healing due to conditions like diabetes, PAD, or infection. This post explores the impact of early referral, education, and access to specialized wound care services.
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Limb Loss Awareness Month: Prevent Amputation with Advanced Wound Care
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month — drawing attention to the millions at risk for amputation due to diabetes, PAD, and chronic wounds. With timely intervention and access to advanced wound care, many amputations can be prevented. This post explores what hospitals and providers can do to help preserve limbs and lives.
Apr 8, 20242 min read


How Nutrition Supports Wound Healing | National Nutrition Month Spotlight
Nutrition plays a critical role in wound healing — from tissue repair and immune function to collagen production and inflammation control. This National Nutrition Month, we spotlight how providers and patients can support healing with high-quality, nutrient-dense foods that promote recovery and resilience.
Mar 1, 20243 min read


DFUs, Wagner Grade 3, and Osteomyelitis: Is it only skin deep?
When diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) extend to bone, the risk of limb loss increases sharply. Wagner Grade 3 ulcers with suspected osteomyelitis require urgent imaging, surgical consult, and advanced wound care. This post explores diagnostic challenges and why timely intervention is critical to saving limbs — and lives.
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Finding the Right Wound Care Partner: How SHS Empowers Success
Choosing the right wound care partner can shape your program’s success for years to come. At Shared Health Services, we provide hospitals and physician practices with market-specific data, financial forecasting, and compliance expertise—empowering your team to launch and sustain high-performing wound care and HBOT services.
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Launch a Wound Treatment Center in Your Practice with Shared Health Services
Opening a wound care center inside your practice starts with vision—and the right team. This post explores how Shared Health Services supports private providers from site selection to setup, guiding every step with data-driven tools, clinical insight, and practical advice to launch with confidence.
May 19, 20232 min read


A Vital Service to Under Served Populations
Millions of Americans in rural or underserved areas lack access to advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Shared Health Services partners with hospitals and clinics in these communities to expand access, close care gaps, and support patients who need specialized treatment close to home.
Nov 4, 20221 min read


WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Where do we go from here? In this strategic reflection, Terrie A. Dittmeyer, VP of Operations at Shared Health Services, explores the future of wound care—highlighting the critical role of specialized programs, clinical leadership, and innovation in treating complex, non-healing wounds.
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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