With contagious viruses like the flu and coronavirus circulating, there are several steps that individuals can take to minimize contact with germs. For example, the CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water thoroughly and avoiding touching your face. If you live in a high-risk demographic, avoid public places when possible.
Thankfully, taking a sleep study no longer requires a night in a sleep clinic or even visiting your doctor’s office with other potentially sick patients. Home sleep studies are great options to help you avoid the flu pandemic. All your physician appointments and sleep studies can be conducted in the comfort of your home with Sleep Care online.
Virtual Physician Appointments
For patients who struggle with daily, interrupted sleep, getting tested for a sleep disorder cannot wait. The ramifications of untreated sleep apnea include everything from an inability to focus or concentrate to comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. The first step to diagnosing a sleep disorder is to meet with a physician to determine whether you are qualified for a sleep study.
Our innovative telehealth platform allows for one-on-one physician consultations outside of the physician’s office. Simply pick a time that works for you, sign online from anywhere, and meet face-to-face via video chat. All the benefits of a private appointment without the need to step into a waiting room with other sick patients.
Remote Sleep Testing
So, your physician has decided you qualify for a sleep study. Now what? For people who don’t want to spend a night in a sleep clinic, don’t have time to wait for the next available appointment, or don’t have the resources to plan for childcare or any other accommodations, home sleep apnea testing is the perfect solution.
Sleep Care Online offers a convenient and affordable home sleep test service. Here’s how it works:
- With the Complete Care Package, schedule a 10-minute telehealth visit with a healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms, upcoming sleep study, test results, and treatment options.
- A multi-night, disposable home sleep apnea test is mailed to your home to be completed at your convenience.
- A physician analyzes the sleep data and provides a prescription if needed.
- Schedule an optional follow-up appointment (additional fee applies).
- We connect you to sleep experts who can offer customized sleep therapy options, assistance in equipment purchase, and initial set-up.
How Much Does a Home Sleep Study Cost?
For only $219, Sleep Care online’s Complete Care package offers a telehealth visit with a sleep practitioner, a disposable home sleep test, and a prescription for CPAP therapy if needed.
In comparison, a traditional sleep study requires 1-2 nights in an outpatient clinic while a technician watches you sleep. Costs vary and can run between $2500 to $5000. To make matters worse, insurance may only cover a portion of that cost.
How to Take a Sleep Study at Home
Take our free 1-minute questionnaire to gauge your risk for sleep apnea. If at high risk, purchase the Complete Care package. Upon checkout, you will be connected to an online scheduler to pick a time for your first physician consultation. Have questions about getting started? Call us at 866.465.4478 or email us at contact@sleepcareonline.com
