Appian Medical

Appian Medical has developed and validated a neural network technology to accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea via snore recordings using a smartphone.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Location Severna Park, MD, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2014
  • Employees 4
  • Website AppianMed.com

Company Summary

Appian Medical will develop and commercialize FDA cleared mHealth diagnostic technologies for sale directly to consumers.The first one will be a validated neural network algorithm (using a smartphone app) that accurately diagnoses obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) via analysis of snore recordings. Our second technology will focus on one of the 36 different chronic/costly co-morbid diseases that afflict the 100MM undiagnosed OSA patients globally.

Team

  • Founder, CEO & Executive Chairman

    An innovator of technology, med devices, and business models in healthcare, Mr. Thomas has pioneered the development of mHealth asthma monitoring and home sleep diagnostics. He raised $125M over 6 companies and generated 4x to 80x returns for investors. Previously CEO of iSonea Ltd (ASX:ISN), Appian Partners LLC,and Sleep Solutions Inc.;EVP Sales & Marketing for National Sleep Technologies.Director on Circadiance LLC Board.Former BOD for AdvaMed.

  • Medical Director

    With 25 years of clinical & business experience, he has developed reimbursement strategies for med device & biotech firms and helped change CMS coverage for home sleep tests. He has managed medical policy for Blue Shield CA, served on the national BCBSA Medical Policy committee & practiced internal medicine for 16 years at Kaiser Permanente. Board Certified in IM and Geriatrics, FACP; graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine.

  • Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director

    With 30 years of experience as a strategic marketing leader for medical device, pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, Mr. Cheney has launched major market-shaping brands for Wyeth, BASF/Knoll, and Cyberonics. Previously served as VP Marketing for iSonea Ltd, NovaSom Inc., and Cyberonics Inc. He has experience launching innovative mHealth technologies and business models for asthma monitoring and diagnostic home sleep testing.

  • Director of Information Technology

    With 30 years IT experience, Mr. Hosford has worked in a number of different industries, including over 10 years in healthcare. He has built the IT function within start-ups, done strategic planning, and managed staff, projects and vendors. He has experience with the implementation of custom and off-the-shelf applications, infrastructure, network, and cloud computing. Mr. Hosford has B.A. and MBA degrees, plus extensive IT training and education.

Advisors

  • Legal and Regulatory Counsel @ Epstein Becker Green
    Andrew R. Lombardo, CPA, CVA
    Financial Counsel
    Unconfirmed

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