IRVINE, Calif. (August 28, 2020)—Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched F&P myMask—an app designed to guide obstructive sleep apnea patients who are new to CPAP therapy through the mask setup process.
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AMSTERDAM (July 9, 2020)—Royal Philips, a provider of health technology, announced the launch of the Philips Respironics Mask Selector, a clinically validated, 3D facial scanning solution that helps providers to fit 9 out of 10 patients with the right mask from the start. The proprietary Mask Selector algorithm offers a novel solution in the shift toward digitization of health care, helping to improve business efficiencies by reducing costs associated with fitting time and mask waste.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (July 1, 2020)—Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced today that F&P Evora, a nasal mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has received regulatory clearance for use in the United States.
Keeping patients safe as you return to operations
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. & OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (June 12, 2020)—Sleep Coaches, creator of a proprietary CPAP compliance and resupply outreach platform, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Allegiance Group, a firm specializing in strategies to improve patient pay collections in the homecare and durable medical equipment markets.
LOS ANGELES (June 11, 2020)—ABC Plus Pharmacy and Sleep Coaches are excited to announce its collaboration with Team@Work.
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2020)— ResMed has launched ResMed MaskSelector, a digital tool to make remote patient mask selection and sizing easier and more effective, helping patients receive the care they need from home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2020)—AAHomecare has engaged CareCentrix on a new copay collections policy for PAP and PAP supply patients with balances of more than 180 days. The association encouraged CareCentrix to reconsider the new policy, which went into effect on Jan. 1.
Ensuring patients stay on course with treatment
SAN DIEGO (November 13, 2019)—ResMed announced an upgraded AirView for Respiratory program that includes management by exception, providing HMEs and physicians with quicker access to essential respiratory patient data and allowing them to provide better quality care.
MINNEAPOLIS (November 1, 2019)—Transcend, a provider of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) technology, announced the immediate availability of Transcend 365 miniCPAP, a CPAP and integrated heated humidifier capable of running on a single, travel-size battery
SAN DIEGO (October 22, 2019) ResMed introduced AirFit N30, a tube-down nasal cradle CPAP mask with a front-facing tub—a new option for sleep apnea treatment.
ResMed’s lightest mask yet, AirFit N30 features an adjustable elastic headgear, plus a nasal cradle cushion that sits under the nasal bridge, eliminating soreness in that area. The mask’s curved cushion is designed to provide a secure seal regardless of how the wearer sleeps or moves.
ATLANTA (October 21, 2019)—ResMed announced results from a company-led survey, revealing new patient preferences on digital health technology. The survey highlights a reason for optimism that the markets for digital health technology will only continue to grow.
Connecting with patients creates better compliance & care
LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2019)—Naturs Design, Inc., the manufacturer of RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners, is pleased to announce that Modern Living with kathy ireland is airing an exclusive interview with Naturs Design’s CEO, Bob Rutan, and the product's first user, Debbie Rutan, who will be discussing their mask liners for CPAP users. The interview will be aired on WE tv on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at 7:30 am EST.
AMSTERDAM (September 17, 2019)—Royal Philips, a global provider of health technology, announced the commercial launch of Philips NightBalance, a prescription sleep position therapy device designed for patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A mask-free alternative to existing positional OSA treatments, Philips NightBalance is a positional therapy that uses gentle vibrations to encourage users to alter their sleeping positions to help prevent apneas.
Can resupply save your sleep business?
DALLAS (May 28, 2019)—Remote monitoring and patient self-monitoring can drive CPAP adherence for people with sleep apnea, according to research presented by ResMed at the American Thoracic Society’s 2019 ATS International Conference.