Shared Health Services Blog

The Shift Nobody Saw Coming For decades, the electronic health record lived up to its name. It was a record. A place to document what happened, store what was ordered, and generate what got billed. Clinicians clicked through menus, typed their notes, and moved on. What is the difference? While the record keeper documents the past, the decision engine predicts the future—using real-time data to flag risks like sepsis or stalled wound healing before they escalate. Today’s EHR

Five out of six entries placed across the MarCom Awards, Healthcare Digital Marketing Awards, and Digital Health Awards — including a Platinum for "Compliant Documentation Is Storytelling." These aren't wound care industry awards. They're national creative competitions judged against Fortune 500 companies and major health systems. How did a family-owned wound care partner earn this recognition? By writing for every reader — from CEO to CNA — with clear, accessible, actionable

Master wound care acronyms with our comprehensive guide covering 350+ terms from DFU and NPWT to CMS billing codes. Transform confusing alphabet soup into strategic communication advantage. Essential reference for healthcare professionals navigating clinical terminology, billing requirements, and compliance frameworks in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this exclusive interview with LeadersVoiceUSA, David Davis, CEO of Shared Health Services, shares his journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for advancing wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Learn how decades of healthcare experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to doing things differently continue to shape SHS’s national impact.

Diabetes is more than a blood sugar issue — it’s a systemic disease with far-reaching effects. This post explores how unmanaged hyperglycemia contributes to diabetic foot wounds, kidney disease, and heart failure, and why early intervention through specialized wound care programs is essential to preventing irreversible damage.

Crust, often mistaken for eschar, is a common feature in superficial wound healing. This post explains what crust looks like, when it's part of the normal healing process, and how to distinguish it from deeper tissue concerns. Understanding these visual cues helps clinicians choose the right interventions without disrupting progress.

Wagner Grade 5 ulcers represent the most severe stage of diabetic foot wounds, often involving extensive gangrene and full-foot involvement. In this post, we examine what a Grade 5 wound looks like, why immediate intervention is critical, and how advanced therapies like HBOT may support limb salvage when paired with surgical care.

Wagner Grade 4 ulcers involve localized gangrene of the forefoot or heel and often signal advanced ischemia and irreversible tissue loss. This post outlines what clinicians look for when diagnosing Grade 4 ulcers and how wound care teams evaluate amputation risk, limb salvage potential, and HBOT as a supportive therapy option.