# Sleep Software * **Definition:** Sleep Software refers to applications or programs designed to monitor, analyze, and improve sleep patterns and quality. These tools may utilize data from wearable devices, sleep studies, or user input to provide insights, recommendations, and interventions for better sleep health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Sleep Software ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Sleep Software**, for healthcare technology leaders * 789 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Robbie Allen, CEO of US Heart and Vascular - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/robbie-allen-ceo-of-us-heart-and-vascular/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**HL7 Challenge to Showcase Standards-Based AI Innovation**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/analytics-ai/artifical-intelligence-machine-learning/news/55292660/hl7-challenge-to-showcase-standards-based-ai-innovation) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 5/26/2025 | [**News - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news%20/84559?page=305) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 5/26/2025 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2834439) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Bridging the digital divide: Addressing health inequities through home-based AI solutions**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/bridging-the-digital-divide-addressing-health-inequities-through-home-based-ai-solutions.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**Women's Health IT and Software Innovations Undergo Rapid Expansion: Black Book ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/womens-health-software-innovations-undergo-150000654.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**The Evolution of Patient Experience: Where We've Been and Where We're Headed**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/the-evolution-of-patient-experience-where-weve-been-and-where-were-headed/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**The Imperative of Health Equity: Why Data and Intention Matter**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/04/09/achieving-health-equity-best-practices-in-pediatric-care/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**How health systems are navigating Trump's anti-DEI push**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/dei-hca-tenet-providence-uhs-chs) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Health IT & CIO Report Archives - Page 293 of 294 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/newsletter-category/beckers-hospital-cio-report-e-weekly/page/293/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Health IT & CIO Report Archives - Page 278 of 294 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/newsletter-category/beckers-hospital-cio-report-e-weekly/page/278/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Health IT & CIO Report Archives - Page 282 of 294 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/newsletter-category/beckers-hospital-cio-report-e-weekly/page/282/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Health IT & CIO Report Archives - Page 279 of 294 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/newsletter-category/beckers-hospital-cio-report-e-weekly/page/279/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/7/2025 | [**The Health Information Technology Special Issue: Evolving Tech, Fundamental Methods**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/the-health-information-technology-special-issue-evolving-tech-fundamental-methods) | [[AJMC]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**Health and AI: Advancing responsible and ethical AI for all communities**](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/health-and-ai-advancing-responsible-and-ethical-ai-for-all-communities/) | [[Brookings]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**Uncertainty putting pressure on health system execs, Chartis Group shows**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/uncertainty-putting-pressure-health-system-execs-chartis-group-shows) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Sleep Software Research Report 2025: Global Market Set to Surge to $1.56 Billion by 2030 ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sleep-software-research-report-2025-160300156.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Sleep Software Market to Hit USD 1,569.2 Million by 2030 with 10.1AGR - MarketsandMarkets™**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sleep-software-market-to-hit-usd-1-569-2-million-by-2030-with-10-1-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302364129.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Sleep Software Market to Hit USD 1569.2 Million by 2030 with 10.1AGR**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sleep-software-market-hit-usd-153000839.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**CES 2025: Top AI HealthTech Innovations Transforming Medicine with Artificial Intelligence**](https://medium.com/the-ai-entrepreneurs/ces-2025-top-ai-healthtech-innovations-transforming-medicine-with-artificial-intelligence-4588820e131b) | [[Medium]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Digital health executives on their biggest takeaways from 2024, part two - MobiHealthNews**](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/digital-health-executives-their-biggest-takeaways-2024-part-two) | [[MobiHealthNews]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Experts advocate for permanent sleep telehealth services to enhance patient care nationwide**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-experts-advocate-permanent-telehealth-patient.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**AASM urges permanent telehealth coverage for improved sleep care**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241216/AASM-urges-permanent-telehealth-coverage-for-improved-sleep-care.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 5/17/2024 | [**Mental health inequities will cost U.S. $478B in 'unnecessary' expenses in 2024**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/mental-health-inequities-cost-478b-unnecessary-expenses-2024) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 3/29/2023 | [**How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Help Advance Health Equity**](https://medcitynews.com/2023/03/how-remote-patient-monitoring-can-help-advance-health-equity/) | [[MedCity News]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Sleep Cycle**: A mobile application that enhances sleep tracking and relaxation techniques, contributing to the growth of the sleep software market. - **BlueSleep**: A telemedicine company specializing in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, focusing on providing comprehensive care for insomnia and sleep apnea. - **Sleep Number**: A wellness technology company focused on improving sleep quality through innovative products. - **Tempur Sealy**: A mattress company that has partnered with Calm to enhance sleep routines through exclusive content aimed at promoting restful sleep. - **Calm**: A mobile application that provides relaxation techniques and sleep tracking, playing a significant role in the sleep software market. - **BetterSleep**: An app included in Teladoc's Cardiometabolic Health Program, aimed at improving sleep quality as part of overall health management. - **Headspace**: A mobile application that focuses on mental health and relaxation, contributing to the increasing demand for sleep software. - **SleepScore Labs**: A company specializing in sleep data analytics and wellness programs. - **ResearchAndMarkets.com**: A leading source for market research reports and data, providing insights into the global sleep software market. - **Koninklijke Philips N.V.**: A key player in the sleep software market, focusing on integrated sleep solutions. - **Rebalance Health**: A company that offers systems aimed at improving sleep quality through scientifically backed products. - **Cadwell Industries Inc.**: Provides advanced sleep diagnostic and monitoring technologies. - **Somnee**: A company that has developed a personalized smart sleep headband utilizing noninvasive neuromodulation technology to enhance sleep quality. - **Onera Health**: A company focused on enhancing access to sleep diagnostics through innovative home polysomnography solutions. - **Takeda**: A pharmaceutical company developing digital health tools for sleep assessment. - **Signifier Medical Technologies**: A company focused on advancing sleep medicine through innovative therapies, particularly with its product eXciteOSA®, which treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using neuromuscular electrical stimulation. - **Big Health**: A digital therapeutics company that received FDA clearance for its SleepioRx program, aimed at treating insomnia through cognitive-behavioral therapy. - **National Sleep Foundation (NSF)**: A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health through sleep education and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of sleep technology. - **Sunrise**: A sleep diagnostics company that has acquired Dreem Health to expand telehealth sleep care services in the U.S. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Tempur Sealy and Calm**: Collaboration to create exclusive content for enhancing sleep routines. - **BlueSleep and Elektra Health**: This partnership provides women with access to telemedicine care for menopause and sleep disorders, enhancing treatment options. - **Lifeist Wellness and AcousticSheep**: Collaboration to launch a giveaway for SleepPhones® and Serenity products. - **Equinox Hotels and Dr. Matthew Walker**: Partnership to enhance sleep-focused hospitality offerings and improve guest experiences. - **Human Longevity, Inc. and SleepScore Labs**: Partnering to integrate genomic data with sleep analytics for personalized health programs. - **SAT and mimik**: Partnered to launch Fatigue-as-a-Service (FaaS), aimed at improving safety and operational resilience through real-time fatigue insights. - **Takeda and Beacon Biosignals**: Collaborating to develop a digital health tool for home-based sleep data collection. - **Beacon Biosignals and Longboard Pharmaceuticals**: Collaborated to study sleep fragmentation in caregivers of children with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. - **Signifier Medical Technologies and EU**: Achieved EU MDR certification for eXciteOSA®, facilitating broader access to non-invasive sleep apnea treatment. - **Apple Health Study**: A collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital to explore health metrics, including sleep, through Apple's devices. - **Beacon Biosignals and UCB**: Partnered for the HEADFIRST study assessing sleep architecture in children with LGS. - **Sunrise and Dreem Health**: The acquisition allows Sunrise to offer comprehensive telehealth services for sleep disorders across multiple states. - **DM Clinical Research with Dr. Jai Munjampalli and Dr. Sara Samreena**: Establishing a clinical site focused on sleep research in Shreveport, Louisiana. - **Earable Neuroscience and MedM**: Partnering to enhance remote patient monitoring capabilities through advanced neuroscience. - **Incannex Healthcare and Dr. Alison Wimms**: Formation of an OSA Clinical Advisory Board to enhance expertise in sleep medicine. - **ActiGraph and Hyfe Inc.**: A partnership to enhance cough monitoring using wearable technology, integrating AI for better data collection. - **Digital Medicine Society, NYC Health Department, and The SCAN Foundation**: This partnership aims to create a toolkit for healthcare systems to identify and eliminate algorithmic biases in clinical decision-making. - **Medicus IT and Community Health Centers**: Medicus IT aims to scale its impact on community-based care by enhancing IT systems for underserved populations. - **Teladoc Health and Amazon**: Teladoc has partnered with Amazon's Health Benefits Connector to expand its service offerings. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **SleepioRx**: A digital therapeutic that utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, recently cleared by the FDA, allowing healthcare providers to prescribe it. - **Mobile Applications**: Mobile applications are the fastest-growing segment in the sleep software market, with user-friendly apps enhancing sleep tracking and relaxation. - **eXciteOSA®**: A non-invasive daytime therapy for OSA that has shown over 80% adherence rates and significant improvements in sleep quality. - **Sleep Wellness Programs**: SleepScore Labs' Sleep.ai program recognized for its effectiveness and reimbursement by Germany's public health system. - **Government Initiatives**: Support for digital health and data privacy compliance to enhance sleep health technologies. - **CES 2025 Focus**: Showcasing innovations in sleep technology, including smart devices aimed at addressing sleep deprivation. - **Home Polysomnography**: Onera Health's wireless sleep test system offers a viable alternative to traditional in-lab testing, increasing access to sleep diagnostics. - **Somnee Headband**: Utilizes closed-loop tACS neuromodulation technology, recognized for its effectiveness in improving sleep quality. - **Digital Health Tools (DHTs)**: Increasing use of DHTs for accurate sleep assessments in natural environments, moving away from traditional polysomnography. - **Asia Pacific Growth**: The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth in the sleep software market, driven by increased awareness of sleep's importance and rising disposable incomes. - **Growth of Sleep Software Market**: Projected to grow from $776.2 million in 2023 to $1,569.2 million by 2030, driven by awareness of sleep health and AI adoption. - **Market Growth**: The global sleep software market is projected to grow from USD 878.9 million in 2024 to USD 1.56 billion by 2030, driven by a shift towards preventive healthcare. - **AI in Sleep Studies**: Advancements in AI are enhancing the accuracy of sleep disorder diagnostics through wearable technology. - **Digital Therapeutics for Insomnia**: The FDA's approval of digital therapeutics marks a significant advancement in sleep medicine, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy with technology for improved treatment accessibility. - **Wearable Technology in Sleep Research**: The use of devices like Fitbit to collect large-scale data on sleep patterns and their impact on health. - **Sustained-Release Melatonin**: Nutriventia's Melotime formulation offers prolonged melatonin release for better sleep management. - **Smart Bed Market Growth**: Driven by demand for technology-driven sleep solutions, with innovations in smart beds offering enhanced connectivity and monitoring. - **Integration of Wearable Technologies**: Increasing use of wearables and AI solutions for personalized sleep tracking and monitoring. - **Apple's Sleep Apnea Detection**: New feature in Apple Watch to monitor sleep apnea, utilizing machine learning for enhanced user health insights. - **Dreem 3S EEG Headband**: FDA-cleared device for clinical-grade EEG data collection, enhancing sleep monitoring capabilities. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security in sleep software applications, especially with cloud-based solutions, need to be addressed to gain user trust. - **Market Competition**: Intense competition among key players in the sleep software market, necessitating continuous innovation. - **Health Inequities**: Significant disparities in access to sleep care exist, particularly affecting marginalized populations, which could hinder the overall effectiveness of sleep software solutions. - **Equity in Health Technology**: Challenges in ensuring equitable access to sleep technology and assessments in healthcare. - **Patient Experience in Sleep Studies**: Challenges in clinical settings can lead to poorer sleep quality and affect treatment outcomes. - **Limitations of Wearable Technology**: Cautious optimism regarding the effectiveness of new sleep apnea detection features in consumer devices. - **Data Privacy Issues**: Concerns regarding the use and sharing of personal health information collected by wearable sleep devices. - **Sleep Quality and Mental Health**: Research indicates a reciprocal relationship between sleep deprivation and psychological distress, highlighting the need for effective interventions. - **Telehealth Coverage**: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocates for permanent telehealth coverage to ensure continued access to care for sleep disorders. - **Integration Challenges**: Wearable sleep devices often do not integrate well with other health monitoring systems, complicating comprehensive health profiles. - **Access to Sleep Medicine**: There is a significant shortage of sleep specialists in the U.S., leading to challenges in timely diagnosis and treatment for patients. - **Adherence to CPAP Therapy**: While CPAP is commonly prescribed for OSA, its effectiveness varies among patients, particularly those with different arousal thresholds. - **Market Reaction to CPAP Alternatives**: Concerns about the future of CPAP machines following promising results from obesity drugs affecting sleep apnea. - **Racial Disparities**: Research highlights the need to address racial disparities in sleep medicine and improve access to therapy for marginalized populations. - **Undiagnosed OSA**: 90% of OSA patients remain undiagnosed, highlighting the need for improved detection methods. - **Data Breaches**: Concerns about cybersecurity in healthcare organizations, highlighted by a recent data breach at Memorial Hermann. - **Algorithmic Bias**: Flawed algorithms that use race as a biological factor can perpetuate healthcare inequities, particularly affecting marginalized communities. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Need for regulations around data access and user control over personal health information. - **High Costs of Wearable Devices**: Despite advancements, the high costs of wearable medical devices remain a barrier to widespread adoption, particularly in emerging markets. - **Health Disparities**: Persistent health disparities in the U.S. due to social determinants of health, impacting access to care for marginalized communities.