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Make Sleep Easy Again with Dr. Tom Stern and Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, PLLC (ARSM)
The ARSM Patient Resource Guide below provides everything you need to start home sleep testing in 1-2 weeks and manage your sleep apnea treatment comfortably at home.
The ARSM Patient Resource Guide below provides everything you need to start home sleep testing in 1-2 weeks and manage your sleep apnea treatment comfortably at home.
ARSM's Mission: To make high-quality sleep medicine accessible, comfortable, and fast. We help you skip months-long hospital waitlists and get started on your path to better rest in just 1–2 weeks.
ARSM's Mission: To make high-quality sleep medicine accessible, comfortable, and fast. We help you skip months-long hospital waitlists and get started on your path to better rest in just 1–2 weeks.
SPEED: Skip the Wait.
SPEED: Skip the Wait.
Most ARSM patients begin their journey in 7-14 days. Don't wait 6+ months to get into a hospital lab.
COMFORT: Your Own Bed.
COMFORT: Your Own Bed.
No wires or sticky electrodes. Use our FDA-cleared smart ring in your own environment.
EXPERTISE: Specialist Led.
EXPERTISE: Specialist Led.
Care managed by Dr. Thomas Stern, 5x Board-Certified with 50,000+ patients served.
Video: How the FDA-cleared SleepImage smart ring works for home sleep testing at ARSM.
Your Comfort is Our Priority.
Your Comfort is Our Priority.
The ARSM Smart Ring: Say goodbye to bulky masks and wires. Our FDA-cleared device is as easy as wearing a piece of jewelry.
Step 1: Slide the lightweight ring onto your finger before bed.
Step 2: Sleep in any position you choose—side, back, or stomach.
Step 3: Wake up refreshed and return the device with ease.
View Video Transcript & Clinical Overview
Title: How Home Sleep Testing Works at Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Medicine (ARSM)Transcript: "If you are struggling with poor sleep, morning headaches, or daytime fatigue, you shouldn't have to wait months for answers. At Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Medicine (ARSM), we believe sleep care shouldn't be a luxury. Most hospital sleep labs in North Carolina have waitlists ranging from 10 to 26 weeks, but our independent practice gets most patients started in just 7 to 14 days.Led by Dr. Thomas Stern—a 5-time board-certified specialist with over 21 years of experience—we prioritize your comfort. Traditional sleep studies involve overnight stays in a lab with dozens of wires and sticky electrodes. Our program is different. We use an FDA-cleared, wire-free smart ring that you wear in the comfort of your own bed.This device captures multi-night, clinical-grade data to provide a 95% success rate in diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The process is simple: slide the ring on before bed, sleep in any position you choose, and return it easily. Our clinical team then reviews your data to build a personalized treatment plan. Stop waiting and start sleeping. Visit MakeSleepEasy.com to schedule your telemedicine or in-office visit in Huntersville or Hickory today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home sleep test?
It is a diagnostic tool that measures oxygen levels, airflow, and respiratory effort while you sleep in your own bed. It is specifically used to diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
How accurate is home sleep testing?
Home testing captures clinical-grade, multi-night data. Because you are in your own environment, the data often reflects your natural sleep patterns better than a lab study.
Does insurance cover this?
Most major insurance plans, including Medicare Part B, BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Humana, cover home sleep testing. We verify your coverage before testing begins.
What is the difference between this and a hospital sleep study?
Hospital studies involve an overnight stay and monitoring of brain waves. Home testing is wire-free, more convenient, and focuses on breathing patterns to diagnose apnea.
How long does the whole process take?
From initial referral to a finalized treatment plan, the process is typically completed in ~2.5 months—significantly faster than the 6-9+ month hospital routes.
Can I see a doctor virtually?
Yes. We offer telehealth visits for both new and follow-up appointments, allowing you to manage your sleep health from home.
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