‘This would be a decrease in referrals’ for HME providers By Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor - HME news DARIEN, Ill. – A proposal that would allow sleep centers to provide CPAP equipment to Medicare beneficiaries could threaten the role of HME providers in the market. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) on Sept. 16 released a final draft of … [Read more...] about AASM shifts sleep strategy
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AASM shifts sleep strategy
‘ This would be a decrease in referrals’ for HME providers A proposal that would allow sleep centers to provide CPAP equipment to Medicare beneficiaries could threaten the role of HME providers in the market. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) on Sept. 16 released a final draft of its proposal to create a pilot program with an … [Read more...] about AASM shifts sleep strategy
Sleepy Drivers
Signals are being given that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are nearing sleep apnea testing regulations for truckers. Everyone is concerned about safety, but none of the interested parties wants another regulation that is just going to be a nuisance costing more money and posing greater risk liability. … [Read more...] about Sleepy Drivers
Natus Acquires Embla Systems
Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq:BABY) today 9/16/2011 announced that it has acquired Embla Systems LLC, a leader in the development, manufacturing, and sales of devices used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea. Embla is the largest company in the world focused solely on sleep diagnostics (Polysomnography or PSG and Home Sleep Testing). The company offers a wide spectrum of … [Read more...] about Natus Acquires Embla Systems
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