Onera Health and VitalAire link sleep apnea care in Germany

Onera Health and VitalAire have announced a collaboration in Germany to connect home-based sleep polysomnography diagnostics with sleep apnea therapy.

The companies said the process allows physicians to order a home PSG online for privately insured patients. Onera then ships its patch-based sleep test to the patient’s home, and the patient uses it while sleeping in their own bed.

Onera said it typically provides a scored report to the physician within 14 days of the order. If a diagnosis is confirmed and therapy is prescribed, VitalAire coordinates the start of home respiratory care through its network, while the companies said patients keep the right to choose their medical aids provider.

Onera Health describes itself as a sleep medicine company with operations in the United States and Europe. VitalAire Germany, part of Air Liquide Healthcare, says it supports more than 250,000 patients nationwide.