Older Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients Incur More Costs, to the Tune of Almost $20,000 Per Year

Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care compared to match controls, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea on health care utilization and costs among Medicare beneficiaries. The authors reviewed a sample of … Continue reading Older Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients Incur More Costs, to the Tune of Almost $20,000 Per Year