The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
UCLA Research Brief A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond verbally, can be a marker of sleepiness in older adults. The study, which measured participants’ voice data through standardized cognitive assessments, show how VRT […]
The percentage of patients with a telehealth claim increased nationally and in every region in November 2025, according to FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. Nationally, that percentage increased from 14.5 percent in October to 15.0 percent in November, a 3.6 percent rise. The largest increase was in the Midwest, at 5.1 […]
Dormotech, a leader in advanced sleep diagnostics, is proud to announce the release of an insightful expert interview featuring Dr. Vani Vallabhaneni, founder and medical director of Sleep 360 Sleep Diagnostic Center. With over 20 years of experience in sleep medicine, Dr. Vallabhaneni shares her unique perspective on the rapid […]
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, […]
Telehealth services have expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to remain an important part of the healthcare continuum. To help healthcare organizations validate quality in their delivery of telehealth services, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) now offers a Telehealth Certification that focuses on improving patient […]
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 […]
AAST presents a one-hour Townhall to discuss Providing Sleep Center Services Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. CT/5:00 p.m. ET | Free Access for Members & Non-Members While each state and facility have their own mandates and schedules for re-opening or expanding services that have […]
Eko today announced Eko Telehealth, the first and only AI-powered telehealth platform for virtual cardiac and pulmonary monitoring. Being used by more than 200 health systems today, Eko Telehealth incorporates stethoscope and ECG live-streaming combined with embedded video conferencing and FDA-cleared AI algorithms for heart murmur and AFib detection. “Video telemedicine […]
The AARC is asking House and Senate leaders to support pilot legislation that allows respiratory therapists (RTs) as telehealth practitioners to deliver disease management services to Medicare beneficiaries with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Background Respiratory therapists are currently not among the healthcare professionals who can furnish telehealth services. Last […]
