Obtaining Accurate Signals At the base of all sleep units, the question is essentially the same: Is what you see on the screen an accurate reflection of what is physiologically going on with patients? The recorded and displayed signals have meaning to the trained eye, but are they reliable? If you can’t trust your equipment, or know how to effectively use it, says Bradley, you … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Sensors
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WatchPAT™ Spearheads Breakthrough of At-Home Testing
New CPT release along with pricing any day between now and 31 October. • In October 2010, the American Medical Association to announce a new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for at-home testing of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which will go into effect January 1, 2011. • Home testing and diagnosing of OSA will now become uniformly reimbursable for all … [Read more...] about WatchPAT™ Spearheads Breakthrough of At-Home Testing
CMS posts Round 1 Competitive Bidding Contract Supplier list
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Contract Supplier List in CPAP Devices, Respiratory Assist Devices, and Related Supplies and Accessories. CONTRACT SUPPLIERS SELECTED UNDER NEW MEDICARE PROGRAM 1,217 contracts awarded to suppliers of medical equipment and supplies selected through competitive bidding in nine areas; program saves money for beneficiaries while preserving access to high … [Read more...] about CMS posts Round 1 Competitive Bidding Contract Supplier list
Volume 5.7 : December 2010
Case Study - Positional Therapy Use Benchmarking to Improve Your Sleep Business The Dental Decade of OSA Treatment Home Sleep Testing Oral Appliances and Exercises for Sleep Apnea Case Study Positional Apnea in a 73-Year Old Male with Atrial Fibrillation - R. Bonato HTML PDF Editorials Psychological Barriers Associated with CPAP Adaption - R. … [Read more...] about Volume 5.7 : December 2010
SleepView
SleepView provides a monitor for home recording of sleep and a web portal for access to registered polysomnographic technologists and board-certified sleep physicians who provide scoring, professional interpretation and treatment recommendations. Request More Information … [Read more...] about SleepView