The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Insurance coverage and reimbursement for home sleep testing (HST) devices have improved in leaps and bounds over the last two decades, but unfortunately, denials and delays in care remain far too common. For many providers, figuring out a way forward can feel like navigating a labyrinth of policies and red […]
Narcolepsy research is entering an exciting phase, with promising new treatments and discoveries on the horizon. Because narcolepsy symptoms can cause daily disruptions, affecting everything from work to relationships, having effective treatments makes a meaningful difference in improving quality of life. At Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN), we’re committed to not […]
Sleep and wakefulness are carefully balanced by a network of brain regions. Yet for many years, scientists couldn’t pinpoint exactly which neurons regulated sleep state transitions. New research tools and a deeper understanding of brain signaling have led to new discoveries in dopamine and norepinephrine signaling, offering novel insights into […]
Sleep apnea is a widespread sleep disorder affecting millions of Americans, yet many cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although the practice of screening patients with a home sleep test device by dentists is highly debated, as a board-certified sleep physician I firmly believe that dentists can play a crucial role […]
Over the years, the BRPT has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of sleep technology, setting high standards for professional competency and ensuring that patients receive quality sleep care that highlights the program’s evolution. One of the key ways in which the BRPT has done that is in […]
Sleep labs and suppliers across the U.S. are bracing for the economic ripple effects of sweeping new tariffs on imported goods. Consider, for example, a typical sleep diagnostic test. It might consist of a small machine, a box with plastic casing that houses electronics. Many of its components—the plastic or […]
A significant number of people in America are walking around with undiagnosed sleep disorders. Recent studies indicate 14.5 percent of adults in the U.S. have difficulty falling asleep, and 17.8 percent had difficulty staying asleep.1 While these alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for sleep disorder testing and treatment nationwide, […]
Home sleep tests (HSTs) have emerged as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional in-lab polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosing sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Over the years, HST technology has advanced significantly, leading to improvements in accuracy and reliability. In this article, I will explore the accuracy of […]
Neuroscientists have found the average person processes roughly 74 gigabytes of information every day.1 That is the equivalent of watching 16 movies, reading more than 200,000 words, or scrolling on TikTok for approximately 200 hours. In other words, we are inundated with information from every angle — social media, websites, […]
