ItamarMedical Ltd. announced the preliminary results from two large claims database studies that demonstrated the significant health economic benefits of effective sleep apnea management for patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases. The studies were conducted by leading advisory firm, Baker Tilly, in conjunction with leading obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experts. An analysis of both Medicare and Commercial claims revealed that cardiovascular patients who were diagnosed and complied with treatment for sleep apnea generated material savings to the healthcare system compared to those who were not effectively treated. More specifically, cardiovascular patients with sleep apnea who complied with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment generated annual savings of approximately $5,000 per patient compared to those who did not comply. The link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been well-studied, showing a comorbid prevalence of 50% or higher. Sleep apnea, which is a serious and potentially life threatening respiratory sleep disorder, is estimated to affect approximately 54 - 60 million people in the U.S. of which most believe also suffer from a cardiovascular condition. Further research shows that roughly 80-85% of sleep apnea patients go undiagnosed and untreated and it is possible that the number of CVD patients suffer from sleep apnea and go undiagnosed is similar. Given the current global health climate and the hefty costs imposed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, payors are eager for new, effective, and efficient ways to cut costs. Baker Tilly’s initial study results exemplify the value of sleep apnea management in the CVD patient care pathway and represent a valuable incentive for the development of dedicated programs to diagnose and treat these patients.