Tag: Sunrise
Sunrise accelerates U.S. expansion
December 16, 2024HME News Staff
NAMUR, Belgium – Sunrise, a sleep disorder diagnostics company, has acquired Dreem Health, a California-based sleep clinic that offers diagnosis and treatment options, in a move that expands its presence in the U.S. Sunrise says millions of people across California, Iowa, Maryland, Washington and more can now access its sleep diagnostic and care devices through Dreem Health. “As we build out our U.S. presence, Sunrise is set to innovate the global sleep health market,” said Laurent...
Home sleep diagnostics maker receives funding
November 16, 2023HME News Staff
NAMEN, Belgium – Sunrise, which has developed a chin sensor that monitors mandibular jaw movements to diagnose sleep disorders, has received an aggregate investment of $6 million from the Alexa Fund and French health care investor UI-Investissement (Majycc Innovation Santé) for a total of $24 million raised this year. “Sleep disorders are a global concern, and we're proud to be an investor in Sunrise and support their innovative approach to aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related...
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,...
FDA approves AI-based at-home sleep test
February 16, 2023HME News Staff
NAMUR, Belgium – Sunrise has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its second generation at-home sleep apnea test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders. The technology captures Mandibular Jaw Movements (MJM) with one point of contact - a lightweight sensor placed on the chin that records the jaw’s movements. Data is collected through an app, analyzed with an algorithm using AI and made...
In brief: Senate readies letter on accessories, Sunrise adds 'complementary' biz
August 7, 2015HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The deadline has been extended until Aug. 10 for senators to sign on to a letter asking CMS to continue paying for accessories for complex rehab wheelchairs at the fee schedule, not the competitive bidding, rate.At press time, 14 senators had signed on to the letter.Sens. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., have taken the lead on the letter.“Congress specifically excluded complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and related accessories from the Medicare DME competitive...
In brief: CMS seeks to exclude certified orthotic fitters, DeRoyal receives patent
August 29, 2014HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - CMS would like to limit the provision of custom fitted prefabricated orthotics to “individuals with specialized training” like physicians. In addition to physicians, the agency defines those individuals as orthotists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and advanced-practical nurses. Not included on the list: certified orthotic fitters. CMS is accepting comments on the change, published in a recent proposed rule, until Sept. 2.DeRoyal receives patent for automated...