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Sleep medicine training programs welcome record number of fellows
A record-breaking 179 physicians were matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program on Dec. 1 during “Match Day” for the 2022 appointment year. The number of matched fellows breaks last year’s record of 165. Each fellow will join one of 95 sleep medicine training programs in the U.S. After completing [...]
Giving thanks for your dedication to sleep health
Besides enjoying a tasty meal, Thanksgiving time allows us to reflect upon things that we are thankful for. It also [...]
AASM analysis of the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 physician fee schedule final rule earlier in November. The [...]
FDA releases inspection report with new findings related to Philips PAP device recall
On Nov. 12, the Food and Drug Administration issued a news release with updated findings related to the June recall [...]
AASM advocates for sleep community priorities during virtual Capitol Hill visits
On Nov. 9 and 10, 2021, a diverse group of sleep health advocates held virtual Capitol Hill visits with 11 congressional offices to advocate for legislative policies and issues important to AASM members and the larger sleep community. The meetings built on the productive discussions that were held during the AASM’s [...]
First Sleep Health Caucus briefing focuses on the pandemic
On Sept. 21, the Congressional Sleep Health Caucus held its first briefing for legislative staff. The virtual briefing focused on [...]
Represent the sleep specialty within the AMA
The AASM is up for a five-year review of its representation in the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates. Participation [...]
AASM advocates for patients affected by Philips PAP recall
The AASM and several medical societies and patient advocacy organizations submitted a letter on June 22 to the durable medical [...]
Sleep medicine training programs welcome record number of fellows
A record-breaking 179 physicians were matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program on Dec. 1 during “Match Day” for the 2022 appointment year. The number of matched fellows breaks last year’s record of 165. Each fellow will join one of 95 sleep medicine training programs in the U.S. After completing [...]
Updated protocols available for evaluation of daytime sleepiness and alertness
Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test used in diagnosis of sleep disorders DARIEN, IL – The American [...]
Sleep medicine professionals recommend elimination of daylight saving time
Adopting permanent standard time is suggested for public health and safety DARIEN, IL — November is approaching, and with it [...]
CDC awards grant to American Academy of Sleep Medicine for obstructive sleep apnea awareness project
Program will raise awareness of sleep disorder affecting 30 million adults in United States DARIEN, IL – The Centers for [...]
In Memoriam: Allan Rechtschaffen, PhD
Sleep research pioneer Allan Rechtschaffen passed away Nov. 29, 2021, at the age of 93. Born in New York City in 1927, Dr. Rechtschaffen earned his PhD in clinical psychology from Northwestern University in 1956. As a researcher at the University of Chicago, Rechtschaffen joined other pioneers in the sleep field, [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2022 awards
The new AASM Awards Advisory Panel is now accepting nominations for the 2022 AASM awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2022 – 2023 Board of Directors
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in [...]
AASM seeks nominees for the Nominating Committee
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for a position that will be opening in 2022 [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine impact factor rises again
The annual impact factor for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has risen again, according to Clarivate, which announced on June 30 the release of the 2021 update to its annual Journal Citation Reports. After reaching a new high of 3.586 last year, the JCSM impact factor rose to 4.062, and its 5-year [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine collection highlights 15 years of scientific discovery
DARIEN, IL – Editors of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine have identified some of the most significant articles in [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top studies of 2020
Below are two lists that highlight noteworthy studies published in 2020 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The first [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine impact factor reaches new high
The annual impact factor for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine rose from 3.456 to a new high of 3.586, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 4, 2021
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
In Memoriam: Allan Rechtschaffen, PhD
Sleep research pioneer Allan Rechtschaffen passed away Nov. 29, 2021, at the age of 93. Born in New York City [...]
Apply for MIPS extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exception
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians, groups, and virtual groups may apply to reweight any or all MIPS performance [...]
CMS rescinds Medicare coverage of innovative technology final rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) is repealing the “Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of “Reasonable [...]
Sleep medicine training programs welcome record number of fellows
A record-breaking 179 physicians were matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program on Dec. 1 during “Match Day” for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 27, 2021
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
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