Tag: National Sleep Foundation
NSF wants to address ‘gaps’ in understanding of sleep apnea
March 12, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Nearly one-third of adults diagnosed with sleep apnea are not currently receiving treatment, according to a new study from the National Sleep Foundation.
“Understanding Sleep Apnea Survey,” an independent research and report supported by Inspire Medical Systems, surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. adults to identify the public's current understanding of and attitudes about sleep apnea symptoms, treatment options and preferences, and consequences of untreated...
In brief: Cath codes, sleep predictions, wildfire support, pulse ox guidance
January 10, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS seeks primary contact information from manufacturers and distributors as it prepares to roll out new HCPCS codes for hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheters on Jan. 1, 2026, AAHomecare reports.
Manufacturers and distributors can provide their primary contact by completing this form by March 31. Over the course of the year, the PDAC will work with the primary contact to determine if their products qualify...
NSF reviews sleep research, details impact of screens
May 28, 2024HME News Staff
STONY BROOK, N.Y. - Sleep experts selected by the National Sleep Foundation to review 574 peer-reviewed published studies have agreed that, in general, screen use impairs sleep health among children and adolescents. They also found that the content of screen use before sleep impairs sleep health of children and adolescents, and behavioral strategies and interventions may attenuate the negative effects of screen use on sleep health. ”Upon review of the current literature, our panel achieved...
NSF recognizes Itamar Medical for its home sleep test
October 7, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The National Sleep Foundation has named Itamar Medical, which develops and commercializes non-invasive medical devices and solutions to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorder, as the winner of the 2020 SleepTech Award. The award recognizes the year's most innovative efforts in advancing sleep technology. Itamar describes its WatchPAT ONE as the first and only disposable home sleep apnea test that connects to a smartphone app and easily transmits sleep data for review. “Their...
Better Rest Solutions stands up to drowsy driving
November 5, 2014HME News Staff
BOSTON - In honor of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Better Rest Solutions (BRS) will donate $5 to the National Sleep Foundation for every SoClean and SoClean 2 Go sold in November. “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is such an important campaign for sleep apnea patients to be aware of,” said Mike Schmidt, president of BRS. The Uxbridge, Mass.-based manufacturer has also agreed to donate $1 for every 10 individuals (up to $2,500) who pledge to take a stand against drowsy driving. This...
Poll suggests its time to unplug
May 25, 2011HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. - If you're the type of person who likes to sleep cuddled up to your iPhone, you should know it could be keeping you awake at night, says a new poll.
This year's Sleep in America Poll, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, focuses on technology use and sleep. About 95% of poll respondents said they used some type of electronic device, like a TV, computer, cell phone or video game, in the hour before bed.
"My research compares how technologies that are 'passively received' such...
Meet Lisa Feierstein, 'CPAP fairy godmother'
May 24, 2010Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
For provider Lisa Feierstein, success means giving back to her community--a notion she takes to heart.
"There is a Jewish saying--tikkun olam--which means repair the world," said Feierstein, founder of Raleigh, N.C.-based Active Healthcare. "I've been very fortunate that I've grown a business that allows us to do that."
Thanks to a "Gives Back" grant from the National Sleep Foundation, which awarded her 60 refurbished CPAP machines, Feierstein will get to expand a program that provides...