Sleep Disorder Labs / Centers Development and Consulting

Sleep Lab Consulting Services

We provide many customizable management services and some of them are available a la carte.

New Sleep Lab / Disorder center projects include evaluating the correct legal structure [LLC vs Inc.] to the type of center integration [practice-based, IDTF, hybrid] to putting together the operating, subscribing agreements.

Evaluation and negotiation of sleep diagnostic equipment
Set up of Policies and Procedures Manuals
Set up of Forms and Paperwork for daily operations
Guidance on Practice Management, Electronic healthcare records, Electronic Medical records, Scheduling software.
Guidance and purchasing of office computer systems and servers as necessary
Training of administrative staff on daily workflow and processing of sleep patients and studies.
AASM Accreditation – Review, evaluation, and guidance for facilities looking to gain AASM accreditation. Our consultants will meet with you personally and tour the center. We will put together a game plan of what needs to get done and how to meet the protocols and standards. We will prep and do mock reviews prior to your official evaluation.
Consulting to existing sleep labs and disorder facilities for various items including increasing efficiencies, decreasing overhead, increase bottom line profits.
Consulting on Insurance contracting for in and out of network status. Our specialty is making out of network insurance work for medical group and multiple physician owned sleep labs. We utilize technique used by some of the most successful out of network surgery centers. What you don’t know could be financially killing you and be the difference in just getting by and making a serious profit.
Consulting to Investment and Private Equity firms regarding the process and operations of certain sleep facilities. Review the daily workflow and suggest operational changes to maximize goals. Review referral sources and Marketing effectiveness and stickiness of the sleep disorder facility to the community.
Out of Network insurance negotiation of fees with third party vendors, maximizing insurance reimbursement for services already performed.
Non-Physician/Independent Consulting: We can provide consulting and management services to Independent / Non Physician Owned Ancillary Services for Sleep Disorder Center / Lab / Facilities. Whether one independent facility or a group of facilities we can oversee all operations. Inquire to find out more information.

Outsourced Services

In recent years, many sleep labs have looked at and/or considered using strategic outsourced services to increase workflow throughput and decrease overhead. Finding the right provider is crucial and many have been burned in this process.

We provide consulting on various outsourced services that are available on the market these days. These include popular services such as:

Scoring Services – state-of-the-art process management and turnaround 2-3 days maximum. Special low rates under $35 per study in most cases, with high volume discounts below that. All studies scored by RPSGTs.
Interpreting Services – quick, accurate turn around within 4 days or less. Low flat rates that even include scoring. Rate at or below $144 which includes scoring. Volume discounts also available. All studies scored by RPSGTs and read by Board Certified Sleep Physicians who will be assigned to the facility.
In house DME services / CPAP clinic
Contracted DME compliance program with sales coming back to your DME company
Billing Services – reasonable fees for specialist in sleep billing.
Transcription Services

Dental Sleep Medicine Services and Dental Sleep Centers

Dentist specializing in sleep medicine with oral appliances?

Need interpreting physicians for your home sleep studies?

Need help billing for home sleep studies in-network or out of network?

Want your own full service sleep lab? How about with a group of dentists?

How about working with a consultant who has setup and consulted with dental sleep medicine physicians to make your process turnkey as possible?

OPUS has set up sleep labs centers for dental medicine professionals. In some cases, dentists have wanted to set up a sleep lab as a solo dentist or partnering with other dentists. This has allowed them to screen and better service their patients. From running full diagnostic polysomnography studies, to titration studies with PAP, to providing PAP and or Oral Appliance Therapy, these centers have the ability to do all that. They also have the ability to do oral appliance titrations using devices like the Matrix. If OAT is provided to the patient then a follow up study can be performed to evaluate success or to further refine the oral appliance device.

OPUS helps dentist establish these sleep disorder center with proper evaluation, instruction, training, compliance, etc. We setup the workflow and staff training. We negotiate and provide all insight for equipment and software. We help contract with Medical Directors and Board Certified Sleep Medicine physicians for your facility. We help set your billing systems and any outsourced services.

Let OPUS be your go to consultant for your Dental Sleep Medicine Sleep Center. Contact OPUS to discuss your proposed project.

“Mr. Sarb Dhesi came to us with excellent references when the Oakland Sleep Center was just a gleam in our eyes. He walked us through the process of setting up a sleep center – from beds to software and office practices.

In what seemed like very little time, we had opened our doors and were seeing our first patients. His continued oversight and advice have been invaluable. He’s proved to be a knowledgeable and talented consultant with a drive to succeed and the ability to solve problems as they arise. He’s also got a great sense of humor.”

— Jack
Project Manager
Oakland Sleep Center

“We opened our first sleep center in North Florida in 2007 and this would not have been possible without the help and guidance of Mr. Sarb Dhesi. Mr. Dhesi worked with us in all aspects of preparation and opening of our sleep center. He and his team trained our staff, composed a policy and procedure manual, and offered direction in insurance contracting.

He was also able to leverage pricing of our diagnostic testing equipment from the manufacturer and save our company some much needed capital. Mr. Dhesi also set our location up with a web based software and scheduler that made our office run seamless. We have just opened our third lab in North Florida and each one has been based on the model that Mr. Dhesi and his team helped us to create. I would recommend Mr. Dhesi and his team for anyone who is opening a sleep disorder facility.”

— Brad
Owner
Sleep Solutions of North Florida

“I have been working with Opus and Mr. Sarb Dhesi now for the last 4 years as Medical Director of some of the sleep centers that they have helped establish.

Their knowledge of the business of sleep medicine has provided substantial returns on investment. Their services are second to none, from beginning to end in establishing turnkey operations. Right off the bat, capital was saved since they leveraged pricing on diagnostic and computer equipment given the strong relationships they have established in the community.;

They also have a very strong understanding of insurance reimbursements, fee schedules and negotiate at every step with third party payors to ensure we are reimbursed at the highest levels, They also works very closely with billing, administrative and technical staff to train and then ensure operations are run smoothly and efficiently and every regulation and standard is met, which alleviates stress and allows day to day staff to focus on their job and perform at their best.

As a result, the sleep centers are very successful and reputable in the community given not only high business but also clinical standards, since the clinical staff including myself can focus on what we do best – taking care of patients and their sleep issues A to Z.

I will continue to work with Opus and would recommend their services to anyone, whether it comes to opening a sleep center, surgery center, buying a medical building and anything in between!”

— H. Singh, M.D.
Sleep Specialist