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by IDS2011
Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders
Replies: 25
Views: 7577

Re: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders

Yes, we use the ResMed ApneaLink Plus. =) It's super easy to use! I've had a home sleep test myself
so I can speak from experience!!
by IDS2011
Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders
Replies: 25
Views: 7577

Re: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders

Hi Avi123, I'm sorry I'm just now getting back to you. The cost for an IDS Home Sleep Test will never be more than $300, even for those without insurance. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call 1-800-355-0691, Option1 for Home Sleep Testing. And do let me know if you have any mo...
by IDS2011
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders
Replies: 25
Views: 7577

Re: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders

As I understand it, many local DMEs do a PSG either at home or at their place. Let me find more details. Medicare has made it very clear that they do not want the HME participating in the HST process. Other insurers seem to be following Medicare’s lead. It can be a very dangerous play for HMEs. Ple...
by IDS2011
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders
Replies: 25
Views: 7577

Re: Personal Exp. with In Home Testing for sleep disorders

A Home Sleep Test (HST) is used to determine Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) only. It does not "miss" any diagnosis of any other disorders because it is not intended for such use. HST is intended for patients who exhibit clinical symptoms of OSA. Patients with other sleep disorders (i.e. Restless Leg ...
by IDS2011
Tue May 31, 2011 8:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Home sleep study and EEG/EKG?
Replies: 8
Views: 3152

Re: Home sleep study and EEG/EKG?

Hi DougVK! Home Sleep Tests (HST) are readily available to anyone, you just need an order from your physician as with any medial test. The main issue for HST is whether or not your insurance will cover it. There are some providers who are on-board with it and others who seem to be dragging their fee...
by IDS2011
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thank goodness for home sleep test
Replies: 13
Views: 3941

Re: Thank goodness for home sleep test

Thanks Roster!!! Yes, very simple, very easy test. I have taken one myself and it takes all of 5 minutes to put the equipment on and crawl into bed. =)
by IDS2011
Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thank goodness for home sleep test
Replies: 13
Views: 3941

Re: Thank goodness for home sleep test

Hi there, I am the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for a LEGITIMATE Home Sleep Testing (HST) company. I will not make up a story to sell HST on this forum, but I do want to let you folks know there are HST companies out there who are truly and again, legitimately trying to reach those who are suffer...