Using medical insurance for sleep apnea treatment can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming. In a recent Sleep Apnea Squad broadcast, we covered some pitfalls to avoid and share helpful tips to make the process easier to navigate.
About our Guests:
Theresa and Trent Tidball
Theresa has considerable experience navigating medical insurance coverage, claims, prior authorizations, and appeals alongside her husband, Trent, as they have pursued treatment for his complex obstructive sleep apnea. Over the past decade, Trent has undergone numerous treatments both in and out of network, giving them firsthand experience advocating for sleep apnea treatments, specialized care, and working through insurance barriers.
Theresa and Trent have been together for 14 years and live in Reno, Nevada, with their cat, Odin. In 2023, Theresa began sharing their journey on social media through @sleepilyeverafter. Their hope is that by documenting their experiences, they can educate, encourage, and support other individuals and families trying to access treatment options for sleep apnea using insurance.
Dr. Dave Federici, DMD
Dr. Federici is a highly skilled and dedicated dentist specializing in Dental Sleep Medicine, with over three decades of experience providing exceptional care to his patients. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1988 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1992. Since then, he has been the owner of Federici Dental, where he leads a multi-dentist, multi-specialist practice with a sole focus on Dental Sleep Medicine.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), Dr. Federici is among only 1,400 dental professionals in the country to have achieved this prestigious distinction, the highest level of recognition in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatment. He is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Program and serves on the Board of the New Jersey Sleep Society, further solidifying his leadership in the field.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Federici is an active national and international lecturer, sharing his expertise on Dental Sleep Medicine He is frequently published in prominent journals such as Sleep Review, JDSM, SleepLab Magazine, and Fortune, and serves on the Expert Advisory Board for Project Sleep. He is also the Director of Dental Sleep Medicine for Select Dental Management.
Insurance and Sleep Apnea toolkit coming soon.
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Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with Sleep Apnea. https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/
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