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Sleep CDR and AASM quality measures approved for 2022 CMS Quality Payment Program
The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) has been approved as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) for inclusion in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2022. This designation will allow AASM-accredited facilities and affiliated clinicians to submit data for the Merit-based Incentive [...]
AASM announces the 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2022 “Make Sleep Work for [...]
AASM announces new Specialty Practice Accreditation program
Cardiology practices can participate to improve patient access to sleep apnea care DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep [...]
New program will promote sleep and cardiology collaboration
The AASM is launching a new accreditation program for medical practices outside the field of sleep medicine that manage patients [...]
AASM successfully advocates for changes to Medicare local coverage articles for home sleep apnea tests
Multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have made modifications to local coverage articles (LCAs) after the AASM advocated for the MACs to allow Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 95800, 95801, and 95806 to be reported when home sleep apnea tests are performed in the home. A member alerted the AASM that their [...]
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 [...]
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 announces the 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for the health and wellbeing of teens. High school students can [...]
AASM announces new Specialty Practice Accreditation program
Cardiology practices can participate to improve patient access to sleep apnea care DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep [...]
New Year’s resolution: Don’t let COVID-somnia drag you down
Dec. 28, 2021 - Everyone aims to have a happier new year, but drudging through another year of a global [...]
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 on social media: top posts from 2021
In 2021, sleep medicine professionals around the world took to social media to discuss the latest research, build community, and advocate for patients. The AASM’s top tweets of 2021 reveal some of the year’s hottest topics discussed on Twitter, including the growing interest in sleep health disparities, the ongoing effects of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top studies of 2021
Below are two lists that highlight noteworthy studies published in 2021 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The first list includes the 10 articles with the highest Altmetric scores. Altmetric scores are calculated by adding the number of times the study is reported on in the news and shared on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sleep CDR and AASM quality measures approved for 2022 CMS Quality Payment Program
The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) has been approved as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) for inclusion [...]
American Medical Association approves audio-only CPT modifier
The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel recently approved a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) modifier for “Synchronous Telemedicine [...]
Talking Sleep | Home sleep apnea testing in children
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 2 Home Sleep Apnea Testing in Children Dr. Shannon Sullivan, guest More [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 22, 2022
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
AASM successfully advocates for changes to Medicare local coverage articles for home sleep apnea tests
Multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have made modifications to local coverage articles (LCAs) after the AASM advocated for the MACs [...]
AASM announces the 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2022 “Make Sleep Work for [...]
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