SSM

Name

SSM

Legal name

Sleep Specialists Management, LLC

Website

https://sleeplabs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sleep Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Home Health Care Services (62161), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Sleep Medicine Centers (HLAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sleep Diagnostic Centers (Polysomnography) (HLAFAKAF), Home Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Providers (DME-Integrated) (HLAFAEAF), Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAF)

Keywords

• Sleep medicine services
• Diagnostic sleep studies
• CPAP therapy
• Polysomnography testing
• Durable medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Metairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sleep Study Services: Revenue from conducting diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnograms, CPAP titrations, MSLT, and MWT tests at their affiliated sleep labs throughout Louisiana.
2. DME Equipment Sales and Rentals: Revenue from Durable Medical Equipment division providing CPAP devices and supplies. Options include coverage through health insurance or out-of-pocket payment through their retail site Asleep at Home.
3. Telehealth Consultations: Revenue from telehealth visits with board-certified sleep physician specialists for consultations, symptom management, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SSM (Sleep Specialists Management, LLC) provides comprehensive sleep medicine services encompassing overnight diagnostic sleep studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT, CPAP/BiPAP titration) and treatment services for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and related disorders. The company operates 21+ hospital-affiliated sleep lab locations across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, complemented by an in-house Durable Medical Equipment (DME) division that supplies CPAP devices and supplies. Patient access is enabled through a referral-based intake process and telehealth consultations with board-certified sleep physicians.

Product overview

SSM (Sleep Specialists Management) is a sleep medicine healthcare services company providing a vertically integrated suite of sleep disorder diagnostic and treatment services. The core offering consists of overnight sleep studies conducted at affiliated laboratory facilities across Louisiana and Mississippi, encompassing polysomnography (PSG), CPAP titration, and specialized tests (MWT, MSLT). The company operates a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) division that provides CPAP devices and supplies, supplemented by a retail subsidiary (Asleep at Home) for out-of-pocket equipment purchases. Patient intake is facilitated through an online Sleep Quiz (STOP-BANG-based questionnaire) and a PDF referral form. Treatment services include CPAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, surgical options, pharmaceutical intervention, and behavioral sleep hygiene modifications. Telehealth consultations with board-certified sleep physicians extend access to patients unable to visit physical facilities. The company is led by Dr. David Ware, MD, Board Certified in Sleep Medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sleep Studies Comprehensive overnight diagnostic testing services including Polysomnogram (PSG), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), and CPAP/BiPAP Titration studies, performed in sleep lab facilities to diagnose sleep disorders.
• Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Medical diagnosis and treatment services covering sleep apnea (obstructive and central), insomnia, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), parasomnias, REM sleep behavior disorder, and other sleep-wake disorders.
• CPAP/DME Division Durable Medical Equipment (DME) division providing CPAP devices, masks, and supplies through health insurance coverage or out-of-pocket payment, including ongoing compliance monitoring for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea.
• Telehealth Sleep Consultations Board-certified sleep physician consultations delivered via tele-visits for patients who are homebound, live distant from sleep lab facilities, or have COVID-19/health-related concerns, covering symptom management, compliance monitoring, and DME setup coordination. Covered by Medicaid and most insurance plans.
• Asleep at Home (Retail DME) Retail equipment site offering CPAP devices and supplies for direct, out-of-pocket purchase, providing an alternative channel for customers who prefer self-pay rather than insurance-based DME billing through their primary carrier.
• Oral Appliance Therapy Custom-fitted dental device therapy that repositions the jaw and tongue to maintain open airways during sleep, offered as a CPAP alternative for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
• Sleep Hygiene Behavioral Modifications Non-pharmacological interventions including sleep schedule optimization, environmental modifications (lighting, temperature), and lifestyle changes designed to improve sleep quality as part of the overall treatment plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sleep studies measure brain waves, oxygen levels, heart beat, breathing effort, airflow, and leg movements to accurately diagnose sleep disorders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baton Rouge GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for sleep study services at two locations: Mid-City (3600 Florida Boulevard) and Bluebonnet (8585 Picardy Ave).
• Ochsner Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnership locations with Ochsner including Medical Center Baton Rouge, St. Mary in Morgan City, St. Anne in Raceland, Ochsner Hancock in Mississippi, and St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles.
• East Jefferson General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSleep lab partnership at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA (4320 Houma Boulevard, 7th floor).
• Terrebonne General Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSleep medicine services partnership at Terrebonne General Health System in Houma, LA.
• CHRISTUS HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA for sleep study services.
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)minorOthersContent syndication partnership where SSM republishes educational articles from AASM resources including Sleep Education on topics like sleep apnea and eye health, men's health, and career information in sleep technology.
• Sleep FoundationminorOthersContent syndication partnership for sleep health educational content including articles on summer insomnia, holiday sleep tips, and sleep disorder information.
• National Sleep FoundationminorOthersContent syndication partnership for sleep awareness and education including holiday sleep guidance and sleep statistics.
• American Migraine FoundationminorOthersContent sharing partnership regarding the link between sleep disorders and migraine/headache conditions.
• Johns Hopkins MedicineminorOthersContent syndication from Johns Hopkins Medicine on topics including sleep and social life, sleep study procedures, and sleep technology careers.
• Harvard Health PublishingminorOthersContent partnership sharing information about the connection between sleep and mental health.
• Asleep at HomeminorOthersSSM's retail equipment website for CPAP devices and supplies for customers who prefer out-of-pocket payment rather than insurance billing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SleepMed: National operator of sleep diagnostic centers offering in-lab polysomnography, HST, and CPAP titration across multiple U.S. states. Closest comparable to SSM by service mix (PSG + titration + physician interpretation), though SleepMed operates at a larger multi-state scale.
• BetterNight: Sleep diagnostics and virtual care platform combining home sleep testing, telehealth physician consults, and CPAP setup. Comparable to SSM's combined in-lab + telehealth + DME delivery model but with a stronger virtual-first orientation.
• American Sleep Medicine: Independent sleep medicine practice network providing diagnostic sleep studies and physician-led treatment. Comparable as a multi-site ambulatory sleep medicine operator serving similar patient populations and referral channels.

Broad incumbents

• Apria Healthcare: Large national DME and home respiratory therapy provider with significant CPAP/BiPAP distribution and resupply infrastructure. Comparable to SSM's DME division but at vastly larger scale and broader therapeutic scope (oxygen, ventilation, etc.).
• AdaptHealth: Public national DME company with deep sleep/respiratory franchise (CPAP devices, supplies, resupply). Overlaps directly with SSM's DME revenue stream; broader portfolio includes diabetes, home medical equipment, and HME services.
• Lincare (Linde): Major U.S. respiratory and home medical equipment provider, subsidiary of Linde plc, with substantial CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen therapy business. Overlaps with SSM's home respiratory therapy equipment and DME offering.
• Rotech Healthcare: National home medical equipment provider with sleep apnea therapy, CPAP, and oxygen products. Comparable to SSM's DME/CPAP business; broader geographic reach and payer relationships.

Emerging players

• VirtuOx: Home sleep testing service provider offering HST devices, scoring, and physician interpretation. Represents the HST channel that competes with SSM's in-lab PSG model for moderate-risk OSA patients.
• CleveMed: Developer of home sleep testing and portable monitoring devices (SleepView, Sapphire) used by sleep labs and HST providers. Adjacent competitor enabling the shift away from in-lab PSG that pressures SSM's core service line.
• Nebula Health (Sleep Solutions / Resonea): Emerging digital sleep health and screening companies offering home-based sleep assessment and telehealth-enabled OSA pathways. Represents the digital-first challengers that could siphon younger, tech-adopting patients away from SSM's hospital-lab model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sleepspecialists1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssm-sleep

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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