SleepScore gets certified for reimbursement for sleep improvement program
SleepScore Labs said it has received the first permanent certification for reimbursement for its sleep improvement program.
The Carlsbad, California-based health and wellness company said this is a significant milestone based on its groundbreaking program, named the “Dein Schlaf Dein Tag powered by SleepScore Program.”
The company has received permanent certification in Germany and will be accessible to 74 million insured individuals. SleepScore Labs plans to expand the program across the European Union in the near future.
The permanent reimbursement in Germany came after a randomized controlled trial conducted by SleepScore Labs. The study involved nearly 500 participants and demonstrated a significant improvement in sleep quality among users of the program’s mobile application after six and 12 weeks, compared to the control group.
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“Sleep is finally recognized as a major area of focus for preventative health investment – the second-largest healthcare market in the world now mandates reimbursement for all insured individuals (74 million people),” said Colin Lawlor, CEO of SleepScore Labs, in an email to VentureBeat. “That is also a big market for us since 74 million people can use our services and their insurance company is required to pay by law – no requirement for prescription or approval.”
The results of the study are currently being prepared for publication and can be found on the ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
It comes at a time when there is growing global recognition of the importance of healthy sleep for overall
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