If you're struggling with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, or narcolepsy, you don't have to visit a clinic for a diagnosis! Our DOT-approved, at-home sleep studies let you meet with a provider via video and get an FDA-approved sleep study from the comfort of your own home. It's fast, convenient, and accurate. Read on to learn more about how it works and what you can expect.
Step 1: Intake & analysis
Once you select a provider, you will attend a 30-minute intake appointment via the secure Circle Medical app from any convenient location of your choosing, such as your own home. Your provider will assess your symptoms and medical history, and order an at-home sleep study to gather data on your sleep.
Cost with insurance: $0-150†
Cash pay: $100
Step 2: At-home sleep study
Participating in an at-home sleep study has never been easier. The steps are as follows:
You will be sent a small sleep-monitoring device (smaller than an Oreo cookie)
Pair the device with a free app on your phone before going to sleep, and follow the instructions to tape it to the tip of your index finger
Sleep (in your own bed!) and perform a two-night sleep study
Your data will automatically be sent for review. Sleep study results will be analyzed by a board-certified sleep specialist who will determine if you are at risk for, or are experiencing any sleep disorders, and who will then create an individualized treatment plan based on your results and medical history
Then, the sleep specialist will send your sleep study results and personalized treatment plan to your Circle Medical provider to review.
Cost with insurance: $0-250†
Cash pay: $250
Step 3: Treatment
How we determine what treatment is right for you
Based on the results of your sleep study and other relevant health factors, your provider will recommend one or a combination of the following treatment options and paths:
Behavior modification
Many sleep disorders can be treated by modifying sleep habits, improving sleep hygiene, losing weight, changes in frequency and intensity in exercise, breath work, reducing alcohol consumption, smoking cessation, and other changes.
CPAP machine or equivalent
In cases where a sleep study reveals a diagnosis of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, the typical treatment is the use of a CPAP machine or similar device to help regulate a patient’s breathing while they sleep.
Available only with a prescription, CPAP machines have continued to evolve along with other medical technology, and have become easier than ever to use. Your provider will be able to recommend and prescribe a CPAP device that is most compatible with your lifestyle. This can be covered by most insurance plans.
Medication
If your sleep study reveals a sleep disorder that is best treated by medication, Circle Medical providers can make an appropriate diagnosis and prescribe medications that can alleviate or relieve symptoms.
† Circle Medical is able to offer low cost and high quality care from Primary Care Providers that are qualified to treat a wide range of conditions, and integrates your care into your overall health plan. Co-pay costs may range and will depend on your individual insurance plan. We always recommend contacting your insurance plan to verify coverage and eligibility.