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Interviews explored implementation experiences over 24 months from December 2021 to December 2023. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded. The framework method and in-depth thematic analysis were used to explore the role of champions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interventions<\/jats:title>\n All hospitals received a best-practices manual, video webinar series, and hub team support for questions, while hospitals randomized to the high-intensity group also received monthly practice facilitation, telementoring, and 10% effort funding for a local champion. Champions led HBOT implementation with support from regional hubs with HBOT expertise.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Measures<\/jats:title>\n Effective champions were defined as those perceived by staff to successfully lead HBOT implementation. Open-ended questions and thematic analysis explored participants\u2019 perspectives on attributes of effective champions and how they overcame implementation barriers.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 31 hospital staff (15 physicians, 5 executives, 5 pharmacists, 2 nurse practitioners, 2 social workers, 1 nurse, and 1 addiction counselor) were interviewed. Effective champions were perceived as respected hospital \u201cinsiders\u201d with institutional influence, persistence, and systems change skills. They built multidisciplinary teams, developed standard workflows, and used emotionally resonant strategies (eg, patient narratives) to overcome stigma and engage hospital leadership. 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