Tag: sleep testing
New study backs virtual treatment pathway for CPAP alternative
January 12, 2026HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – A new Cedars Sinai Physician Associated Study used the processes and care of Daybreak to evaluate a dentist-led, telehealth-guided treatment pathway that includes remote sleep testing, guided at-home capture of dental impressions, ongoing virtual titration, and follow-up. Researchers found the clinical outcomes were comparable to, or better than, traditional in-clinic mandibular advancement device studies, demonstrating effective...
Persante announces strategic initiative, taps new COO
August 25, 2025HME News Staff
MT. LAUREL, N.J. – Persante Healthcare has announced a strategic initiative to streamline efficiencies, improve communication and position the company for scalable growth. As part of this initiative, Persante has named Whitney Brenke as COO. Her appointment follows Persante’s successful acquisition of Sleep Management Services (SMS) earlier this year, where she played a key leadership role in scaling partnerships across the southeast region of the country. “As part of reengineering...
NYC greenlights free sleep apnea screenings
March 31, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK CITY – The New York City Council on March 26 passed a bill that will require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another agency designated by the mayor with the appropriate subject matter expertise, to establish a three-year pilot program that provides access to sleep apnea screenings and, if deemed appropriate, to home sleep apnea tests, at no cost. The bill requires the agency to prioritize individuals without insurance and to publish a report on the...
In brief: HoneyNaps funding, Philips BiPAP update, F&P Healthcare results
May 29, 2024HME News Staff
BOSTON – HoneyNaps, an AI sleep data analysis company based in South Korea, has closed its series B round of funding, securing $11.6 million.
This funding is nearly three times the $3.9 million raised through series A funding back in 2021.
"This successful funding amidst a challenging investment climate has validated our position as Korea's leading sleep-tech company,” the company’s CFO stated in a press release. "These resources will enable us to...
HoneyNaps hits $16.2 million in funding
May 29, 2024HME News Staff
BOSTON – HoneyNaps, an AI sleep data analysis company based in South Korea, has closed its series B round of funding, securing $11.6 million.
This funding is nearly three times the $3.9 million raised through series A funding back in 2021.
"This successful funding amidst a challenging investment climate has validated our position as Korea's leading sleep-tech company,” the company’s CFO stated in a press release. "These resources will enable us to...
VirtuOx participates in sleep screening initiative
May 23, 2023HME News Staff
GRAMBLING, La. – VirtuOx will participate in a national initiative to screen, test and treat obstructive sleep apnea in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) launched by Nexus Dental Systems. The initiative kicks off on May 22 with the Grambling State University Tigers football team, coaching staff and administrators, with screening for the broader university community beginning in the fall. “Grambling State is only the first stop on a national tour to bring needed care...
Jones Medical Supply teams up with football team for sleep testing
April 18, 2023HME News Staff
TROY, Ala. – Jones Medical Supply has partnered with the Troy Regional Sleep Disorders Center to offer sleep studies to Troy Trojan offensive line players.
Football players who choose to participate will undergo a sleep study conducted by the Troy Regional Sleep Disorders Center to determine if they have OSA and would benefit from a CPAP machine.
“Sleep is extremely vital to overall health,” said Rick Smith, Troy Regional CEO, “and we are excited to partner...
Dentists, sleep docs differ on HST
November 20, 2020HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine -- The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine has issued a position statement that says dentists should be allowed to order or administer home sleep tests, something the American Academy of Sleep Medicine disagrees with, according to an article published in the Sleep Review. The AADSM states: “It is within the scope of practice for a qualified dentist, defined by the American Dental Association (ADA) as a dentist treating sleep-related breathing disorders who continually...
In brief: Consumers support accessories bill, VirtuOx makes buy
September 29, 2017HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The ITEM Coalition and 32 national consumer and clinical organizations have sent a letter to leaders in the House of Representatives, asking them to pass a bill that would halt competitive bidding-related prices for accessories for complex rehab manual wheelchairs.
“We are writing to express our strong support for this new legislation and to emphasize the importance of protecting patient access not just to accessories used with complex rehab power wheelchairs, but also to those...
Senators introduce sleep testing bill
September 29, 2017HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - A bill that seeks to require the Secretary of Transportation to implement a rule to test and treat commercial transportation workers for sleep apnea was introduced Sept. 28.
The bill, S. 1883, is sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and co-sponsored by Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J.
In August, the same group of senators sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking why the Federal Railroad Administration...