The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Respironics Inc. has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it misled federal health care programs by paying kickbacks to DME suppliers. The affected programs were Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, which is the health care program for active military and their families. The settlement […]
Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., (ACHC) now offers certification to vendors who provide products, such as electronic patient records, human resources management solutions, document management tools, and more, to ACHC-accredited community-based organizations. The new certification offering provides validation that a vendor’s products meet the requirements of some or all […]
The BRPT is now accepting applications for its Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship; the deadline for receipt of applications is the close of business Friday, September 30, 2022. For more details on eligibility, application criteria and to complete the application form, please click here. The BRPT is excited to offer a $3,000 tuition […]
Volunteers are at the heart of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists’ work. Because of the contributions of volunteers’ time, talent and expertise, BRPT is able to develop and administer the CPSGT, RPSGT and CCSH programs according to best industry practices, which ensures stringent professional standards of clinical sleep health […]
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winners of its 2022 CCSH Educational Grant for RPSGTs who are interested in pursuing the CCSH credential through Pathway 3. Ten RPSGTs were selected out of more than 40 applications. “We are delighted to see such interest in our expanding grants […]
Using an employee who is not competent can lead to a multitude of issues, ranging from incomplete or improperly completed essential paperwork to potential harm to patients because the patients were not properly instructed on the safe use of their equipment/product. Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) addresses the […]
In support of the first World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies – of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member – is joining the COPD Foundation and several global organizations in raising awareness and sharing information about this lesser-known lung disease. Bronchiectasis is a lung disease […]
By José Domingos When a patient arrives for a sleep test, it can be disconcerting to be repeatedly asked to provide their name and date of birth or what medications they take. More so to be asked, “what is your sleep disorder?” or “what are we doing today?” Sleep professionals […]
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is launching a Telehealth Certification program this spring, opening new opportunities for organizations to earn recognition as quality providers of technology-enabled care and services. ACHC Accreditation will not be required. As adoption increases, telehealth is expected to remain an important part of the healthcare […]
The American Board of Sleep Medicine will discontinue the Registered Sleep Technologist certification examination following the administration of the last exam from April 4 to May 2. The ABSM will continue to offer recertification through 2032, when it will permanently sunset the RST credential. The ABSM established the RST credential […]
