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maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Thanks for letting us know! We'll get that fixed.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Not cranky at all :) We appreciate the thoughtful review, and we'll make these changes to clarify (including the manufacturer, the 2-night study, and the reporting). Thanks!
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We'll be offering CPAP in a few months. We're excited to offer a range of options as different devices work well for different patients depending on a number of factors including the severity of their sleep apnea and their lifestyle.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
For many patients, getting the required referrals and finding an available sleep physician can be a barrier to diagnosis. If additional follow-up is required, we connect patients to local sleep physicians in their area for in-lab studies. We'll be adding CPAP in the next few months. We agree that patients should be presented with it as an option and fully supported in learning how to use it effectively. We'd love to discuss your experience in more detail! Our email address is support@heliosleep.com if you're open to connecting.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Thanks for taking the time to review our site! We'll add more information about the process and more detail about the products. We completely agree that coaching and support are necessary for continued adherence, and we'll be adding CPAP soon. As a licensed reseller, we'll be providing devices from established manufacturers.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We're a distributor for Airway Management, the company that makes the myTAP.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Currently, ~60% of studies are being done in lab. We agree that the convenience of at-home sleep tests makes testing significantly more accessible.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We'll be offering CPAP soon. No one solution works for all patients, so we want to offer a range of options.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We appreciate this feedback. We'll update the language and indicate that CPAP is coming soon.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
There still seems to be a shortage of roughly 90k units per month. It's a really tough situation.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
These are passive devices. Some examples include Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) devices, SomnoDent, Prosomnus, and others.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Thanks, love what you've built at AirMed. Price transparency is so important and often difficult to find.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Given the global shortage, it can be difficult to get machines right now. We're adding CPAP in a few months, and we're also offering CPAP alternatives to help people get care.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Oral appliances are a commonly used, lightweight alternative for travel.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Great point. There's definitely a lack of coordinated care between dental and medical providers that we're looking to solve.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
CPAP is the gold standard in treatment, and we'll be supporting it in the next few months. But it doesn't work for everyone, so we're also offering validated alternatives as options for patients who aren't interested in CPAP or are noncompliant.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
I'm sorry to hear that it's taking so long to get treatment! Through virtual consults and at-home testing along with CPAP alternatives, we're looking to help improve access.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We've heard great things from patients about the VA program for sleep apnea, and we're looking to incorporate best practices from their published studies into our care protocols.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Unfortunately, getting a diagnosis can be difficult. The current wait time for in-lab sleep studies is 3-6 months. We want to increase access to care for the 80% of sleep apnea sufferers who are currently undiagnosed.

There are a range of treatment options out there including weight loss, CPAP, oral appliances, and surgery, and selecting the right option can depend on a number of factors including a patient's lifestyle and the severity of their sleep apnea. We're looking to coordinate access for this full spectrum.

maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We're looking to support the full range of treatment options including CPAP alternatives. Our goal is to offer convenient care, and we'll be adding asynchronous options to streamline the process whenever possible.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you should be periodically checking in with a sleep coach, respiratory therapist or physician as appropriate. And that should be informed by objective data whenever possible. We are establishing workflows to make this as seamless as possible and ensure quality care.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Thanks! Yes, we only operate in the US at this time.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
We will definitely consider it!
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
CPAP works great for many patients and we intend to fully support.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
It has been updated to make it clear the field is optional.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Absolutely - there is no good reason a patient should be blocked from their data. It is rather surprising that it is common for resellers to block patient facing views of their data that manufacturers have engineered into their products.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
There are a range of treatment options out there, and we focus on FDA-cleared devices that are supported by clinical efficacy studies.
maxgreenfeld··on Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea
Thanks for the feedback! We've removed the email address requirement.