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Not all sleep centers are created equally, and for patients seeking help with sleep disorders, this distinction can be crucial. Many facilities focus on basic diagnostic procedures, often missing the subtle complexities that contribute to a patient’s sleep issues. For instance, while most centers may identify the common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and focus on oxygen levels, they may overlook subtle yet critical breathing disruptions that do not cause oxygen levels to drop, leading to misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment. This is where Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates, PA (CSMA), under the leadership of Jerald H. Simmons, MD, triple board certified in neurology, sleep, and neurophysiology (epilepsy), stands apart. The center offers a higher standard of care, using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques beyond the industry standard to identify abnormalities missed by other facilities. With years of expertise, Dr. Simmons brings together a multidisciplinary team that excels at uncovering the root causes of sleep disturbances missed by other groups, providing more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatment plans. CSMA holds a national reputation for its success. Patients travel from across the country to obtain CSMA’s high level of care. Telemedicine services are also provided for the convenience of patients outside Texas before any testing. Other national sleep programs promote extensively on social media, claiming that home testing is all that is needed and persuading patients to follow a streamlined process that lacks the ability to handle more complex cases. CSMA provides the full spectrum of services, from home testing to laboratory studies, from basic evaluations to the most complex. A truly comprehensive service requires the full spectrum of testing capabilities to tailor the assessment to the needs of each patient, rather than using a one size fits all approach....Read more
Sarita Wilson-Guffin, Director of Spiritual Care, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Julie Singewald, Interim System Shared Clinical Services Operations Leader, Essentia Health
Paula Schmidt, MSN, MBA, RN NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Froedtert Hospital
Dawn Maroney, President, Alignment Healthcare
Dave Olson, Senior Vice President, Medicare Advantage & Network, DentaQuest
Dr. Carlos Sandoval-Herrera, Director of Gynecology and Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Sinai Chicago
Jennifer Mulligan, Director of Behavioral Health Utilization Management, Behavioral Health Specialist, MetroPlusHealth
Anne Marie Morse, Director, Division of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Geisinger
Scott Pettinichi, Director, Department of Respiratory Therapy & PFT, Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Healthcare
Diagnostic sleep testing trends focus on technology, home-based monitoring, and patient-centered approaches to enhance accuracy, accessibility, and treatment outcomes.
Advances in technology and shifting patient expectations are driving a significant transition in the diagnostic sleep testing sector.
Advancing Access, Accuracy and Outcomes in Sleep Health
Technology is reshaping how these diagnostics services are delivered. Innovations in home-based testing, remote monitoring and digital diagnostics are allowing care to move beyond the traditional sleep lab model. They are improving access, shortening diagnostic timelines and enabling earlier identification of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, while data-driven platforms strengthen accuracy and clinical confidence. Digital reporting, automated analysis and seamless connectivity with electronic health records are simplifying clinical workflows and supporting smoother transitions from diagnosis to treatment.
This edition of Healthcare Business Review examines diagnostic sleep testing service providers delivering meaningful value across clinical and operational settings. It also explores how innovation, regulatory readiness and scalable service models are shaping the next phase of sleep diagnostics.
The edition features thought leadership from industry experts including Paula Schmidt, MSN, MBA, RN NEA-BC, chief nursing officer at Froedtert Hospital, who highlights the role of human-centered leadership in building trust and resilient team foundations. Dr. Carlos Sandoval-Herrera, director of gynecology and chief of the division of minimally invasive gynecology at Sinai Chicago, urges eliminating surgical opioids through ERAS and minimally invasive techniques to improve safety and recovery.
The edition also highlights innovators such as Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates, PA led by Dr. Jerald H. Simmons, whose personalized and technology-enabled approach is redefining standards in sleep medicine.
We hope this edition offers meaningful insight and a clear view of the innovations shaping the future of diagnostic sleep testing services.