Welcome to the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine...

The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine is a physician specialty organization founded in 1983.  It is exclusively devoted to supporting and improving the science and practice environment for physicians practicing Hyperbaric Medicine.  To learn more about the professional voice for Hyperbaric Professionals go to the membership section.

Primary goals of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine:

1. Serve as a resource to Hyperbaric Physicians to enhance all aspects of their practice.
    
2. Provide information and education on the academic, clinical and practice elements of Hyperbaric Medicine.
    
3. To support all research that improves our understanding of oxygen physiology and therapeutic benefits.  
    
4. Serve the public as a source of information about the specialty of Hyperbaric Medicine, including referral to hyperbaric centers.
    
5. Clarify policy and implement guidelines where appropriate.
    
6. Represent physician interests at all appropriate levels of society and government.
    
7. To network with organizations and societies, including the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Association, the International Hyperbaric Medical Association, and the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Association, to make sure that the voices of Hyperbaric Medicine physicians are heard in issues of physician credentials, reimbursement, and scope of practice
    

How can you benefit from ACHM Membership?

ACHM activities are aimed at providing the membership with tools for enhancing and improving his or her practice.  As a member of the ACHM, you will have access to the following resources:

• Hyperbaric Competency Certification
   
• Revised Hyperbaric Medicine Protocols
   
• Practice Building Consultation
   
• Billing and Coding Assistance
   
• Educational offerings