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2024 3rd Quarter

President's Column: 3rd Quarter 2024

The annual scientific meeting in New Orleans marked a significant milestone for me as I officially assumed the role of president of the UHMS. It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I address you as the newly inducted president of our esteemed society after the passing of the gavel ceremony at...
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2024 2nd Quarter

Pressure 2nd Quarter 2024 – President’s Message

This is my final President’s Message after serving my two-year term. At the UHMS Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans this June, I will pass the gavel to the very capable Dr. Owen O’Neill. When I assumed the role of UHMS President at the UHMS ASM in Reno, Nevada, in 2022, we were coming out ...
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2024 1st Quarter

President's Column: First Quarter 2024

In July 2023, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their 2024 Outpatient Prospective Patient System (OPPS) Proposed Rule, which included a 7% increase for G0277 hyperbaric oxygen treatment (per 30-minute segment) from $125.07 to $134.51 to go into effect Jan 1, 2024. On N...
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2023 4th Quarter

Fourth Quarter 2023

As I write this message, we have just concluded the UHMS Physician’s Training in Diving Medicine Course (PTDM) 2023. We had a great turnout with 44 physicians in attendance, including the HBO fellows and several Wilderness Medicine Fellows. The class was very engaged, asked great questions, and w...
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2023 3rd Quarter

Third Quarter 2023

The UHMS Annual Scientific Meeting was held June 16-18 in San Diego, California and was a big success. The meeting was well attended and the feedback we have received has been mostly positive. Thank you to all of the people who worked very hard to make this event happen. Mark your calendars for A...
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2023 2nd Quarter

ASM Is Around the Corner!

The UHMS Annual Scientifi c Meeting (June 15-18) in San Diego, California is quickly approaching. Many thanks to the UHMS ASM Committee members for their hard work through the fall and winter to bring the ASM program together. I think this meeting promises to be very educational and enjoyable. T...
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2023 1st Quarter

2023 is Looking Good

This issue of Pressure represents Quarter #1 of 2023 for the UHMS, and we are coming out of the gate hot. The 2023 UHMS Winter Symposium was held after a multiyear hiatus. This event occurred January 9-11 at Copper Mountain, Colorado and the attendance was strong. We had 40-plus people attend in...
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