Tag: eXciteOSA
Rotech excited about CPAP alternative
December 20, 2024HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare recently partnered with Signifier Medical Technologies to offer the eXciteOSA device as an alternative option for OSA, part of the provider’s commitment to serving all patients, says CEO Robin Menchen.
The eXciteOSA device allows daytime treatment for approximately 20 minutes twice a day for the initial treatment period, which is ideal for those patients who cannot tolerate CPAP treatment when trying to sleep, she said.
“Our...
Rotech to supply CPAP alternative
November 26, 2024HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare has announced a supplier agreement with Signifier Medical Technologies to introduce the eXciteOSA device to payers, health care providers and patients to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
The eXciteOSA device, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to tone tongue muscles to maintain an open airway during sleep, improving sleep quality and overall health.
“Partnering...
Signifier gets large order
June 12, 2024HME News Staff
BOSTON – Signifier Medical Technologies has received a “milestone” order of 10,000 units of its eXciteOSA device, placed by Spectrum Sleep Solutions. This significant order comes on the back of South Carolina’s Human and Health Services Medicaid coverage for eXciteOSA, signaling a major step toward expanded accessibility and treatment for sleep apnea sufferers. The device uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to move the upper airway muscles, working the intrinsic and...
Signifier’s CPAP alternative greenlighted by SC Medicaid
April 8, 2024HME News Staff
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...
Signifier, Sunrise partner on sleep diagnostics
May 11, 2023HME News Staff
BOSTON and LONDON – Signifier Medical Technologies, a Boston-based med-tech company, has announced a partnership with Sunrise, a health-tech company that offers an easy way to help diagnose sleep apnea from home. Sunrise’s eXciteOSA uses artificial intelligence-powered technology to analyze mandibular jaw movements and other standard apnea signals from a single sensor placed on the chin. “We are excited to partner with Signifier Medical Technologies, starting with the U.K. market,...