Driving Change for HBOT Access: Where We Are and What’s Ahead

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Missouri HB 262 - Funding Conversations Underway

Missouri HB 262 - Funding Conversations Underway
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We’re continuing to work with Missouri legislators, partners, and veteran advocates to secure funding for Missouri House Bill 262. This legislation aims to provide access to HBOT for Veterans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Developing a funding plan is a detailed process that requires collaboration, data, and community support — and we’re encouraged by the growing number of leaders who see HBOT not just as treatment, but as a pathway to true recovery.

With continued momentum, Missouri could become a national model for brain-healing policy that prioritizes results over red tape. 

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Expanding to Kansas - Bipartisan Conversations Have Begun
​October 2025, we’ve started conversations with Kansas legislators to introduce a bill that mirrors Missouri’s efforts — ensuring that both Veterans and first responders have access to proven, brain-healing care.

These early discussions have been met with strong interest and a shared recognition that traditional “standard of care” approaches are not enough. We’re working toward identifying both sponsors and co-sponsors who can help bring this bill to life in the 2026 legislative session. 

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A Call for Policy Change - TreatNOW and the Hyperbaric Institute Spotlight the Crisis

​The TreatNOW Coalition recently featured a story about an award-winning documentary released by The Hyperbaric Institute, titled Undeniable Evidence: Clean Medicine. Dirty Politics.

The film sheds light on a critical issue—how promising treatments like HBOT are still working their way through the processes needed to become more widely available. It highlights both the scientific research behind HBOT and the ongoing policy discussions at the national level.

Some key takeaways include:

• Each day, 22 Veterans die by suicide, many linked to untreated brain injuries and psychological trauma.
• Since 9/11, over 155,000 Veterans have died by suicide—a number that demands renewed attention and collaboration.
• Published studies by Dr. Paul Harch and others continue to demonstrate measurable improvements in brain function through HBOT.
• Thirteen states have already implemented programs that provide access to HBOT for Veterans, showing that progress is possible.
• Two federal bills—H.R. 1336 and S. 2737—are currently before Congress to explore and expand HBOT access for Veterans.

The documentary serves as both a warning and a call to action: the science is there, but politics continue to stand in the way.

Why This Matters
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has helped countless Veterans and non-Veterans heal from invisible wounds, restore cognitive function, and reclaim their lives. These are not just anecdotes — they’re supported by data, brain imaging, and peer-reviewed science.

Event Details: National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045
November 18th, 2025 | Doors open at 6:00 PM | Screening 7:00 PM
RSVP: [email protected]
Contact: The Hyperbaric Institute | John Salcedo | [email protected]