The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, October 9, 2026
BetterNight, a national leader in comprehensive sleep health solutions, announced the acquisition of Coastal Sleep Diagnostics and Epoch Sleep Centers, two well-established sleep care providers serving communities across the Northeastern United States. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in BetterNight’s mission to improve sleep health outcomes through innovation, personalized care, […]
Airway Management proudly announces a historic milestone with the FDA clearance of Nylon flexTAP®, the world’s first digitally printed single-point midline oral appliance device for sleep apnea. This revolutionary device redefines patient care by combining cutting-edge patented Vertex Technology® with unparalleled comfort and efficacy, now FDA cleared for mild to moderate obstructive […]
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 […]
EnsoData, an innovator in AI solutions in sleep medicine, adds Bobby Cockrill, MBA, as Chief Commercial Officer, (CCO). Cockrill will oversee strategy and execution of sales and marketing functions and continue accelerating EnsoSleep PPG™, EnsoSleep™, RPM, and EnsoTherapy™ adoption across North America. Cockrill comes from Bardy Diagnostics (BDx), where he […]
Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice Blanch, a sleep […]
From navigating workforce shortages to embracing new partnerships, the AAST is working to strengthen the profession through collaboration and innovation. The last few years have brought unparalleled changes to the sleep technology profession. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual patient care seemed a distant possibility; however, the urgency of the crisis […]
Insomnia is a prevalent, impactful, and costly sleep condition. Prevalence of insomnia symptoms across Europe, Canada, and the United States range from 24.8% to 40%. Disrupted sleep is seen across development and age—from infants to older adults. Medical conditions and life changes affect sleep, such as pregnancy and menopause, and […]
In the current healthcare environment, providers are facing the realities of doing more with less due to reimbursement roadblocks, staffing shortages, and inflation, to name just a few challenges. The sleep world is feeling these pain points acutely, according to Ingvar Hjalmarsson, president of Nox Medical, who notes that the […]
In recent years, the landscape of sleep diagnostics has undergone a seismic shift. Home sleep tests (HSTs) have emerged as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional in-lab polysomnography (PSG), challenging the very foundation of sleep laboratories. This evolution begs the question: Is the rise ofHSTs signaling the demise of […]
NextSense, the neurotechnology company building first-of-its-kind, intuitive biosensing wearables for improved sleep and brain health, today announced the debut of its consumer brand, Tone, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Event attendees will be the first to experience Tone Buds, advanced brain-sensing […]
