Tag: Sleep
Adults, physicians not discussing sleep, according to AASM survey
April 1, 2026HME News Staff
DARIEN, Ill. – Nearly half of adults (45%) have not discussed sleep with their health care professional, with women less likely to have these conversations than men, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
“Sleep is deeply connected to cardiovascular health, mental health, immune function and longevity,” said AASM spokesperson Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula. “When patients don't get the opportunity to address sleep disorders, the consequences...
National Sleep Foundation, Tempur-Pedic collaborate on research
March 11, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) will combine its nationally representative research with data from Tempur-Pedic’s Sleeptracker-AI to get at the root of what is keeping Americans from the sleep they need, it says. “Sleep disruption doesn’t have one face, it looks different depending on who you are, where you live, and how you sleep,” said John Lopos, NSF CEO. “These new data will contribute to a better look of what is getting between Americans and...
Report: Sleep and oxygen therapy trends show mixed outlook for growth
October 30, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Respondents saw improved sleep patient volume growth in the last 12 months, but they expect slower growth in the next 12 months, according to the 3Q25 HME Sleep and Oxygen Survey from Needham.
Respondents saw their sleep patient volume increase by an average of 8.8% in the last 12 months (vs. 3.4% in the prior survey) and expect it to increase by 6.6% in the next 12 months (vs. 7.2% in the prior survey).
Other highlights from the...
New cpap.com CEO: 'Sleep is the wonder drug’
June 20, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
HOUSTON – Joe Megibow says there’s a ton of untapped opportunities in sleep therapy and he wants to “lean hard” into that potential in his new role as CEO of cpap.com.
“There’s tremendous opportunity surrounding the real goal we’re trying to solve here, which is helping people who are having sleep challenges,” he said. “Not everyone needs a CPAP machine, and there's a journey up to that point. And there are some emerging products...
Sleep, diabetes ‘lead the way’ at Owens & Minor
May 9, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor delivered on almost all expectations for the first quarter of 2025, with the Patient Direct segment performing “exceedingly well,” say company executives.
Patient Direct revenue was $674 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. On a same-day basis, revenue increased 7.3% year over year, said CEO Edward Pesicka, during a recent call to discuss the company’s earnings.
“The...
Sleep & respiratory: Stay informed & advocate
April 8, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. What are some of the proposed changes to the NCD for NIPPV in COPD patients?
A. At the time of writing, CMS is in the comment period for the proposed NCD on non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for patients with chronic respiratory failure due to COPD. The final policy is expected in June. While CMS is to be commended for removing outdated requirements, the proposed policy introduces logistical challenges for HME providers.
To qualify for a bilevel device with a...
Study finds link between sleep deficiency, Alzheimer’s
April 2, 2025HME News Staff
DARIEN, IL — A new study demonstrates an important association between sleep health and long-term brain health and it highlights potential opportunities to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
According to the study, published March 31 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, individuals with lower proportions of time spent in slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep had smaller volumes in critical brain regions, particularly the inferior parietal region, which is known...
In brief: Owens & Minor explores P&HS sale, Grassley challenges UHC, CCS details burnout
February 28, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va.– Owens & Minor is looking to sell off its Products & Healthcare Services business, while it remains “bullish” on its Patient Direct business.
The company made the announcement today, as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results.
“Our commitment to directing capital toward the higher growth and higher margin Patient Direct segment has been increasingly evident in recent years and is consistent with our strategy,” said...
ResMed on sleep health: ‘Millions struggle in silence’
February 27, 2025HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – People lose an average of nearly three nights of restorative sleep each week, according to a new survey from ResMed.
Despite a trend toward growing awareness of sleep’s importance, many continue to suffer in silence and remain trapped in a cycle of exhaustion, the survey found, with poor sleep impacting everything from work to relationships to mental health.
“Chronic poor sleep impacts our relationships, workplace productivity, and increases the...
Study: Women aren’t getting ‘quality’ sleep
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The results of a new survey of more than 1,000 adult women from Aeroflow Sleep suggests the majority of women are not receiving quality sleep, nor are their doctors providing the care and resources to assist them.
Research shows that women need more sleep than men due to hormonal fluctuations at different stages of life. They’re also more prone to conditions such as anxiety and depression – all of which are only exacerbated by sleep issues.
“These...