How Managing Sleep Medicine Has Saved One ACO Millions
By integrating home sleep testing and apnea care management, Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) has reduced high-cost utilization by over 90% during the past decade. Learn how your ACO can find meaningful savings by integrating a virtual sleep management program.
Dr. Lynn Milgram, the Chief Medical Officer of Sharp Medical Center, and Dr. Dominic Munafo, Chief Medical Officer of BetterNight discuss the remarkable cost-saving potential of effectively managing sleep medicine within the healthcare system.
There is a significant financial benefit to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) when they properly address sleep disorders in their patient populations.
The pressing public health challenges posed by sleep deprivation and under-diagnosed sleep conditions. Millions of Americans struggle with these issues, making it a growing epidemic.
The presenters specifically highlight obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia as common yet often under-diagnosed conditions. These conditions can exacerbate the public health epidemic related to insufficient sleep.
The data presented during the webinar reveals a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with heart failure, stroke, and atrial fibrillation. These conditions are often linked to untreated sleep apnea, further stressing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
Untreated sleep conditions jeopardize one’s health and impose a significant economic burden. The webinar showcases research indicating that untreated patients incur higher inpatient healthcare costs, making a compelling case for effective treatment.
The presentation highlights the deficiencies in the current sleep care management system, which is described as broken, siloed, costly, fragmented, and time-consuming. This inefficiency often leads to unnecessary tests and consultations.
BetterNight's platform, designed to be modular and adaptable, is introduced as a solution to the challenges in sleep medicine management. The platform includes features such as telehealth consultations, sleep health assessments, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Clarity, a proprietary software, plays a crucial role in efficient patient tracking and population management. It allows for streamlined patient data management, enabling healthcare providers to target interventions effectively.
The webinar concludes by highlighting the extensive experience of BetterNight, which has been treating over 60,000 individuals annually for more than 25 years. The organization's high levels of patient satisfaction, long-term adherence rates, and nationwide reach underscore its expertise in the field of sleep medicine.
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