The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Oventus Medical Ltd has been notified by the Pricing, Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractors which support The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that O2Vent Optima, a customized 3D-printed nylon oral appliance, has been approved for Medicare reimbursement. This is a significant milestone that will further support the rollout […]
Itamar Medical Ltd. today announced publication of results of the COMPASS study validating scoring guidelines that better enable physicians and respiratory technologists to review, verify and interpret WatchPAT automated scoring. The study also found that the use of those guidelines is reliable and improves agreement between WatchPAT and gold standard […]
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative and minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”), announced that three Medicare Administrative Contractors (“MACs”) have announced the effective release date of March 15, 2020, for their final Local Coverage Decision […]
Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea on health care utilization and costs among Medicare beneficiaries. The authors reviewed a sample of Medicare […]
Weight loss in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to improve sleep apnea primarily by reducing tongue fat, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Effect of Weight Loss on Upper Airway Anatomy and the Apnea Hypopnea Index: […]
Medical providers must be aware of adverse effects of opioid treatment Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by reducing sleep efficiency and increasing the risk of sleep-disordered breathing, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. […]
A research team led by the University of Minnesota Morris found that a trucking firm that mandated treatment for its drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) saved significantly on non-OSA-program medical insurance costs. Despite evidence that untreated OSA is associated with significantly higher rates of serious preventable truck crashes, the U.S. Department […]
CleveMed has secured accreditation for home sleep testing through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). “We are extremely excited about this highly reputable stamp of approval; it will support our fast-growing partnerships with healthcare systems across the country”, said Hani Kayyali, CleveMed President and CEO. “We see significant growth […]
ResMed today introduced AirFit N30, the world’s first tube-down nasal cradle CPAP mask with a front-facing tube – a brand-new option for sleep apnea treatment. ResMed’s lightest mask yet, AirFit N30 features an adjustable elastic headgear, plus a nasal cradle cushion that sits under the nasal bridge, eliminating soreness in […]
Great Lakes Dental Technologies now offers the Medley Sleep Appliance for patients suffering from sleep apnea and nighttime snoring. The unique Medley appliance features a platform with dual configuration options that can accommodate different advancement mechanisms including rigid nylon links, elastomeric (EMA) straps, or telescopic Herbst®* rod sleeve arms. Medley […]
