Tag: Samsung
Researchers found Samsung Galaxy Watch accurately identifies sleep apnea
October 19, 2026HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – New research highlights the substantial potential of consumer-grade wearables to accurately detect moderate-to-severe sleep apnea using both apnea hypopnea index (AHI)- and hypoxic burden (HB)-defined risk strata across controlled and real-word settings. “The Samsung Galaxy Watch demonstrated high accuracy for detecting moderate-to-severe OSA and showed excellent performance for identifying individuals with high hypoxic burden, a subgroup at elevated cardiometabolic...
In brief: Resmed’s discontinuation, Samsung’s accuracy, RPM’s impact
October 16, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Resmed discontinued new sales of its Astral ventilator portfolio effective Sept. 14, 2026, according to a letter to customers.
The company says the decision allows it to prioritize available components and resources toward existing patients and continuity of care, following a field safety corrective action (FSCA).
“Ongoing supply constraints affecting critical electronic components have created significant challenges for the continued manufacture of Astral ventilators,”...
Samsung expands sleep apnea detection across wearables
July 23, 2026HME News Staff
LONDON – Samsung is expanding sleep apnea detection across its wearable lineup, adding the feature to the new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, with plans to bring it to the Galaxy Ring later this year. “By continuously tracking health data from the wrist, these new watches act as a vigilant health companion, turning daily vital signs into proactive, actionable insights and providing timely alerts,” said TM Roh, CEO, president and head of Samsung’s Device eXperience Division....
In brief: Prochant’s PE partner, CMS’s supplier suspensions, Samsung’s sleep expansion
July 17, 2026HME News Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Prochant has formed a strategic growth partnership with Longshore Capital Partners to expand its technology, services and operational capacity for home medical equipment (HME) and other home-based care providers.
"This partnership represents an important milestone for Prochant and a strong validation of the company our team has built," said Joey Graham, CEO of Prochant. "Longshore shares our conviction in the opportunity to combine deep revenue cycle expertise,...
Samsung expands sleep apnea feature to Malaysia
October 27, 2025HME News Staff
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Samsung’s sleep apnea feature, through the Samsung Health Monitor app on its Galaxy Watch Series, is now available in Malaysia. The company says this availability follows the feature receiving the Medical Device Registration Certificate from the Medical Device Authority in Malaysia. “Recognizing the critical role of sleep in overall health, Samsung is committed to helping users improve sleep quality by understanding their sleep patterns, providing personalized...
Samsung broadens access to sleep apnea feature
June 9, 2025HME News Staff
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – Samsung Electronics has announced that the sleep apnea feature on the Galaxy Watch series, which is available through the Samsung Health Monitor app, is expanding to 34 European markets, as well as Australia and Singapore, bring the global total to 70 markets. This growth follows the receipt of CE marking for the European Economic Area and approval by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority. “Recognizing...
In brief: Owens & Minor invests in DT, Samsung partners with Stanford, Alabama fights PBMs
April 11, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor expects to achieve greater efficiencies for its Products & Healthcare Services business and improved customer service with new investments in technology, automation and analytics.
Initial roll out will focus on two new Owens & Minor distribution centers in West Virginia and South Dakota.
“Over the past two years, our P&HS teammates have worked creatively and diligently to identify areas where technology investments, operational upgrades...
Samsung, Stanford to collaborate on sleep health solution
April 10, 2025HME News Staff
STANFORD, Calif. – Samsung Electronics and Stanford University will partner on a research project with Stanford Medicine for a health solution based on Samsung’s obstructive sleep apnea feature on its Galaxy Watch, which has received de novo authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Led by professor Robson Capasso as principal investigator and professor Clete Kushida as co-principal investigator, the joint study is designed to explore potential ways to further enhance Samsung’s...
Samsung expects to launch sleep apnea feature in Q3
February 12, 2024HME News Staff
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – Samsung Electronics has announced that the sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app has received de novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This feature, which detects signs of sleep apnea using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and phone, was the first of its kind to be authorized by the FDA, the company says, following previous approval by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in October. “With the sleep apnea feature,...