Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea

Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by maxgreenfeld on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @03:17PM (#30770247)

Unfortunately, getting a diagnosis can be difficult. The current wait time for in-lab sleep studies is 3-6 months. We want to increase access to care for the 80% of sleep apnea sufferers who are currently undiagnosed.

There are a range of treatment options out there including weight loss, CPAP, oral appliances, and surgery, and selecting the right option can depend on a number of factors including a patient's lifestyle and the severity of their sleep apnea. We're looking to coordinate access for this full spectrum.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by mattzito on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @08:01PM (#30773201)

Hey, happy you’re doing this, as a sleep apnea sufferer. But in my hometown, they’re doing at home sleep studies, with a recording unit you wear at home and upload the results. Way more convenient than an in person study. Not sure if that’s limited to major cities or what.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by caymanjim on Wednesday March 23, 2022 @09:56AM (#30778495)

Insurance companies all but insist on lab studies. I've tried to get a clear answer from doctors on why, but none of them offered a good explanation. I refuse to do it; there's no way I can fall asleep in that setting, on their schedule, in an uncomfortable bed, with people watching me. If you push back enough you can always get a home test.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by maxgreenfeld on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @09:04PM (#30773644)

Currently, ~60% of studies are being done in lab. We agree that the convenience of at-home sleep tests makes testing significantly more accessible.

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