HME News: Private payers put squeeze on sleep
Since the first of the year, CPAP providers have seen an onslaught of policy changes among private insurers that have made it harder for them to do business. “Every day, …
Possible Alternative for Sleep Apnea Patients
The standard treatment for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is a mask worn at night that helps them breathe without interruption. The mask is unwieldy and uncomfortable, …
Medicare Coverage of Obesity Treatments on Horizon while Reimbursement for Sleep Therapy Shrinks
Just as Medicare and CMS are cutting reimbursement as much as 75% on Durable Medical Equipment Services and Products U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy filed legislation to make some weight-loss prescription …
Philips Respironics goes Mobile with SleepMapper App
Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), today announces the launch of the SleepMapper self-management system, a robust mobile and web-based solution for patients diagnosed …