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Reimbursement is quietly widening — and the TBI evidence just got harder to ignore.

Five signals worth your attention today, distilled from 412 sources.

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    CMS opens 60-day comment window on expanding HBOT reimbursement for late-effect radiation injury — potential material upside for wound-care programs.

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    New Tel Aviv trial (n=319) shows sustained cognitive gains 12 months post-HBOT in mild TBI patients, strongest signal to date.

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    Three multi-site clinics announced acquisitions this week; consolidation continues in the Southeast US.

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    Google search interest for “HBOT autism” up 34% MoM; three influential podcasts cited HBOT protocols.

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    Chamber manufacturer Sechrist releases updated 3300 model with quieter compressor and integrated telemetry.

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  • Research·Nature Neurology·2h ago94

    Sustained cognitive recovery 12 months after HBOT in mild TBI cohort

    Randomized crossover trial reports durable improvements in memory and executive function, with structural MRI changes correlating to clinical scores.

    Impact · Strengthens TBI referral case; useful for physician outreach decks.

  • Insurance·BCBS-NC Bulletin·4h ago88

    Blue Cross NC expands coverage for delayed radiation injury to HBOT

    Policy update adds coverage for soft tissue radionecrosis without prior surgical intervention requirement, effective Jan 1.

    Impact · Removes a common denial code — expect intake volume lift in NC.

  • Legislation·Texas Legislature·6h ago82

    Texas HB-2418 advances: veteran HBOT access pilot funded at $14M

    Committee approved bill funding a two-year veteran access pilot across five metros, with independent outcomes reporting.

    Impact · Opens veteran referral pipeline for accredited chambers in TX.

  • Technology·Sechrist Press·9h ago61

    Sechrist 3300 launches with integrated remote telemetry

    New monochamber reduces ambient noise 38% and streams pressure/temperature data to a supervising console.

    Impact · Relevant for capital planning cycles; watch trade-in incentives.

  • Business·Modern Healthcare·11h ago70

    Restore Hyperbarics acquires three Georgia clinics

    Consolidation continues in the Southeast, bringing Restore's network to 41 locations.

    Impact · Competitive pressure rising in GA metros; watch pricing shifts.

  • Clinical·UHMS·1d ago76

    UHMS releases updated indication guidance for chronic wound protocols

    Revised guidance clarifies session count expectations and documentation for reimbursement audits.

    Impact · Update charting templates before next audit cycle.