How to Get More Referrals
Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with a number of other health issues. If you are working with patients who have hypertension, weight issues, diabetes or cardiology problems, you might want to suggest an OSA screening. Below, you will find a number of resources for different patient groups who may benefit from sleep-disorder diagnosis and therapy.
Bariatric Patients
- Bariatric surgery: Understanding the risks of obstructive sleep apnea and bariatric surgery (pdf)
- Are you considering weight-loss surgery? Know the risks associated with untreated sleep apnea (pdf)
- Patient Support (pdf)
- Medicare coding and allowables for in-home diagnosis and management of patients with OSA (pdf)
Cardiology Patients
- Uncovering Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Screening tools for OSA (pdf)
- Restoring a good night's sleep: Products for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring sleep apnea (pdf)
- Sleep-disordered breathing comorbidities: Clinical references for cardiologists (pdf)
Diabetes Patients
- Uncovering Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Screening tools for OSA (pdf)
- Restoring a good night's sleep: Products for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring sleep apnea (pdf)
- Sleep-disordered breathing comorbidities: Clinical references for the diabetic care provider