The US government is buying a device that stops sleep apnea by shocking a nerve

The US government awarded a contract to a company that makes an implantable device for sleep apnea. This means the government is now buying a specific type of medical technology that stimulates a nerve to keep airways open during sleep.

For years, the main treatments for sleep apnea were CPAP machines or surgery. This contract shows the government is now investing in a newer, less invasive implantable device. This could mean more people with sleep apnea will have access to this alternative treatment.