The escalating prevalence of sleep-related conditions such as sleep apnea, with its severe co-morbidities, has elevated sleep medicine to greater significance as an emergent medical practice area. BetterNight offers a complimentary end-to-end sleep care management solution that alleviates the financial and operational burden, helping health systems reach their business goals.
Read MoreThe American Association of Sleep Medicine estimates that untreated sleep apnea costs $30 billion annually in increased healthcare utilization and medical costs associated with these comorbidities. Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea not only improves health but also reduces the economic burden put on our healthcare system.
Read MoreIt is estimated that over 900 million people worldwide suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, more than 10 times the previous estimate, according to data presented by ResMed. Often overlooked is that Obstructive Sleep Apnea has chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Read MoreHCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, today announced its series B investment in BetterNight, one of the nation's leading comprehensive virtual-care sleep health solutions.
Read MoreThe trucking industry plays a critical role in the US economy, providing a vital link between manufacturers and consumers. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are approximately 3.6 million professional truck drivers in the United States, making driving a truck one of the nation's largest occupations.
Read MoreHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the latest statistics are quite sobering. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most prevalent and transformative technologies available today. In addition to its visibility in the tech sector, AI has been strategically integrated across businesses as diverse as Netflix, Spotify, The New Yorker Magazine and the BBC World News.
Read MorePatients who suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to suffer from other chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and depression.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time will be ending on November 1, 2020, at 2:00 a.m., at which point we will turn our clocks back one hour. While this is often referred to as “falling back,” the idea that you are “gaining” an hour of sleep is really a fallacy.
Read MoreBy integrated 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.
Read MoreIn this On-Demand BetterNight & EnsoData webinar, we dive into that question, as technology is making waves in more than just diagnosis and treatment. Learn how game-changing AI technology can be predictive of future CPAP problems.
Read MoreThe practice of sleep medicine has been integrating more virtual care for the past few years. The pandemic has only increased the velocity of this change. BetterNight helps sleep physicians, physicians in other specialties, and dentists expand their practices, improve patient outcomes, and integrate virtual care.
Read MoreBy integrated 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.
Read MoreAlong with a healthy diet and exercise, consistent restful sleep is considered the third pillar of good health. The link between sleep deprivation and various chronic physical illnesses, including heart disease, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, has been well-researched and documented.
Read MoreTo understand the connection between Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and sleep apnea, you must first understand the health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation as well as the co-morbidities that exist between these two conditions. It has been well documented that sleep plays a vital role in our overall health.
Read MoreAmong the many comorbidities that exist with sleep apnea is GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. While most of us have suffered from occasional acid reflux or heartburn, GERD is characterized by the more frequent reflux occurrence, when stomach acid moves up from the stomach to the esophagus.
Read MoreThere are over 2 million first responders in the United States, including 1.16 million firefighters, 900,000 law enforcement officers, and 248,000 emergency medical technicians. These heroic workers are the first on the scene for emergencies ranging from fires and explosions to traffic accidents.
Read MoreAmerican adults (or 20% of the population) who suffer from sleep apnea, yet 80% go undiagnosed. Sleep Review Magazine reported that compliance, defined as using a CPAP device as prescribed, can be as low as 29%. Compliance is critical, not only to physicians following their patient's treatment plan but also to insurers who look at usage data and to employers of those who drive or fly for a living.
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