SleepScore gets certified for reimbursement for sleep improvement program

05.10.2023 - 14:27 / venturebeat.com

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 well-being. Approximately four billion people wake up tired every day, and the economic cost of poor sleep accounts for nearly 3% of the GDP in countries like the US and Japan.

“More than half the population does not get sufficient restorative sleep in many countries,” said Lawlor. “Evidence-based sleep improvement programs which can be distributed digitally to large populations are key to improving health outcomes.”

Germany, the world’s second-largest healthcare market, passed the Digital Healthcare Act in 2015, positioning itself as a leader in driving transformative healthcare through a focus on preventive care. This Act has paved the way for more preventative health programs throughout the European Union.

The inclusion of sleep in the Digital Healthcare Act underscores Germany’s recognition of healthy sleep as essential for stress prevention and overall health. Successful pilot programs with employers and one of the largest U.S. insurers have already shown that participants in the