Sleep disorders represent an enormous economic burden on the US healthcare system. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to increased healthcare costs across multiple points of service.
Researchers have found that Medicare beneficiaries with OSA cost taxpayers an additional $19,566 per year. These patients also utilize more outpatient, emergency, inpatient, prescription, and overall health care services.
We work with this data every day to help our customers enhance sleep programs and lessen economic load. We help your sleep program be more cost effective by identifying opportunities to:
- Use lower cost diagnostic testing options when appropriate
- Save time using telemedicine and mail-order services
- Optimize payer rates through seamless ordering processes and improved productivity
From a healthcare system perspective, we know that adhering to OSA treatment for Medicare patients reduces annual healthcare expenses by 40%. Without treatment, costs continue to accrue as quality of life degrades. Sleep health is a value-based decision: early diagnosis and treatment can improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Let us help you find your way to better sleep management.
Reference: Wickwire EM, Tom SE, Vadlamani A, Diaz-Abad M, Cooper LM, Johnson AM, Scharf SM, Albrecht JS. Older adult US Medicare beneficiaries with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are heavier users of health care than matched control patients. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jan 15;16(1):81-89. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8128.
