Signifier’s CPAP alternative greenlighted by SC Medicaid
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:30 PM CDT, Mon April 8, 2024
BOSTON – Signifier Medical Technologies has announced that its eXciteOSA therapy for sleep-disordered breathing is now covered by South Carolina’s Health Connections Medicaid program. This coverage opens new doors for patients 18 and older who have previously had limited access to advanced treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. "We are thrilled that eXciteOSA is now covered by Medicaid in South Carolina," states Akhil Tripathi, director and co-founder of Signifier. "This achievement represents a significant milestone in our mission to make high-quality sleep apnea care accessible to all individuals. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Medicaid and healthcare providers to improve sleep health outcomes for patients across the state and the country." Signifier says its non-invasive daytime therapy has shown greater than 80% adherence, demonstrating the positive impact on the lives of those suffering from OSA by offering an alternative to traditional night-time devices. eXciteOSA uses NMES to “exercise” the upper airway muscles, working the intrinsic and extrinsic tongue muscles to improve endurance and prevent airway collapse during sleep. It is the first commercially available devices used while awake.
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