TOPPLE
Meet the Team
Jiovanne Hughart, Au.D
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Jiovanne Hughart is an experienced audiologist in the area of vestibular and equilibrium evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders. She has served the Atlanta area for 36 years. She is currently co- owner of Georgia Equilibrium Diagnostics and CEO of American Audiology Associates. She is an affiliate professor at Auburn University where she teaches Audiology practice management. She provides workshops nationally for vestibular rehabilitation therapy.She is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, Academy of Doctors of Audiology and National Academies of Practice.
Howard Herman, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Howard K. Herman is President of ENT of Georgia South and has been practicing there since 1993. He is also the medical director of both Pinnacle Allergy and Topple Diagnostics. He received his bachelor’s degree from Boston University and his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. Postgraduate training included an internship in general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is double board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and in Sleep Medicine.
Steve Oliveras
Partner
Steve’s passion is to support physicians as they enable their patients to “feel better, do more, and live longer, healthier lives.” Steve brings over 22 years of healthcare executive experience as the CEO of Pinnacle Allergy and member of Topple Diagnostics. Steve’s varied industry experience includes sales and marketing, educational, and operational leadership across an array of pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics companies. Steve’s experience includes executive roles with healthcare market leaders such as Pinnacle Allergy, LipoScience, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and PDI-Inc. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville State University. Steve lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with his wife and 2 children.
Sleep Study for Physicians
What is “At Home Sleep Testing”
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At-home sleep apnea testing is an easy, cost-effective way to figure out whether you’re having trouble breathing. A home sleep apnea test is a very simplified breathing monitor that tracks your breathing, oxygen levels, and breathing effort while worn.
Why should physicians consider home sleep testing for their practice?
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80% of obstructive sleep apnea patients are undiagnosed
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Comprehensive and efficient sleep diagnostic service
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Improve patient outcomes
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Enhance patient experience
Features of the program
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Patients with symptoms of OSA identified by the practice
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Refer patient for testing
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Verification of benefits and prior-authorization performed by Pinnacle Allergy
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Device shipped to patients home
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Returned label provided for easy return of device
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Sleep study read by Board Certified Sleep Medicine Physician
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You bill for services rendered
Benefits to the Patient
Benefits to the Physician
No capital
requirement
No need to refer patient outside of practice
Seamless practice integration
Comprehensive
testing
Improved patient outcome
Increase revenue and practice value
Adding At Home Sleep Testing To Your Practice
Interesting in adding the Pinnacle Allergy at home sleep study Solution to your practice? Please watch the video below on how to add our solution to your practice, and click "Get Started" to contact us for a consultation.