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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
There are several types of sleep apnea that exist, but the most frequently diagnosed is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which occurs when muscles relax in the throat causing an airway blockage. The blockage causes people to snore and/or wake up during the night multiple times. A victim to this disorder becomes sleepy during the day, turning it into the source of poor performance at work and even car crashes. While day time sleepiness and fatigue are largely reported as the most common symptoms by ...Read More
ASBA Helping Promote Arrowhead Koala With NFL Legends
“Dr. Rod Willey who is an American Sleep and Breathing Academy Diplomate/Board Member and founded Koala Centers for Sleep Disorders, has been my largest account since he started doing dental sleep medicine four years ago. In one amazing month he started 106 cases! Month in and month out, Dr. Willey’s practice is starting 60 cases. He has this proven track record and I believe it is because he knows how to market,” says David Gergen, CEO of Gergen’s Orthodontic Lab. All Koala franchise owners are...Read More
ASBA Is The Only Academy Fighting For Dental Rights In The Sleep Apnea Arena-ASBA Receives Support From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
The Georgia Law now says, “Depending on the diagnosis of the type and severity, one possible treatment option for obstructive apnea is the use of oral appliances. The design, fitting, and use of oral appliances and the maintenance of oral health related to the appliances falls within the scope of the practice of dentistry. The continuing evaluation of a person’s sleep apnea, the effect of the oral appliance on the apnea , and the need for, and type of, alternative treatment do not ...Read More
Medicare and Private Insurers Raise Rates For Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Sleep therapy continues to receive scrutiny by regulators and payors. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have been monitoring patient outcomes and clinical yield for patients. There has been no formal announcement as to their findings however CPAP reimbursement continues to be cut while Oral Appliance Therapy reimbursement has officially been increased by Medicare. Revenue from code E0486 has doubled in recent months according to reports by ASBA members, Industry leaders predict that private insu...Read More
Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hearing at Sleep Apnea Listening Session May 12 Highlights
FMCSA and FRA announced three public listening sessions to be held on May 12, 17, and 25, 2016, to solicit information on the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation, and of its potential consequences for the safety of rail and highway transportation. FMCSA and FRA (collectively “the Agencies”) also request information on potential costs and benefits from possible regulatory actions t...Read More
Department Of Transportation Holds Meeting on OSA and Travel Safety
Dr. Richard Klien DDS, Diplomat ASBA I was in Washington DC yesterday speaking about the deaths and accidents on American roads and railways related to drowsiness caused by OSA. I mentioned recently published articles related to this topic. The ASBA would like to thank Congressman Marty Russo for leading the Academy and prompting us attend the meeting. Published in Primary Care on March 22, 2016 “results show that the rate of serious, preventable crashes was 5 times higher among tru...Read More
Reflection On Cardinals Legend Roy Green Entering Ring Of Honor
“I was bawling like a baby”, Roy Green said as he spoke of the moment he was first notified that the Arizona Cardinals would be inducting him in to the Ring of Honor. That is a respectable reaction considering what Michael Bidwell, President of the Arizona Cardinals, said about a place where only 15 other Cardinals players have managed to seal their names to in Cardinals franchise history since 1920. “Look at that Ring of Honor as a special place and you want to put special players in there,” h...Read More
Miami Dolphins Coaching Legend Treated For Fluid Retention, Sleep Apnea
Miami Dolphins coaching legend Don Shula was hospitalized overnight May 3, 2016 after suffering from fluid retention and sleep apnea, according to his wife in a statement released by the team. It was confirmed to NFL Media that the 86 year old was treated and discharged by the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Tuesday. “Coach Shula has been admitted to the hospital due to fluid retention and sleep apnea,” Mary Anne Shula stated. “The family is looking for a speedy recovery.&...Read More