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American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds California governor for signing school start time bill into law
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high schools and no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schools in [...]
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated [...]
AASM increases advocacy to reduce burden of prior authorization
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for AIM Specialty Health
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has reviewed a recently revised payer policy focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep [...]
AASM increases advocacy to reduce burden of prior authorization
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both individual and facility members. In order to address these concerns, the AASM is increasing advocacy efforts to reduce the harms and burdens associated with prior authorization through increased communication with the [...]
HHS proposes Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute reforms
This week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations [...]
ABIM to develop self-paced maintenance of certification option
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is going to develop a longitudinal assessment option for its maintenance of certification [...]
ABPN announces change to primary certification policy for sleep physicians
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) has announced that maintenance of primary certification will now be optional for [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds California governor for signing school start time bill into law
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high schools and no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schools in [...]
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated [...]
Adults with sleep apnea are more likely to experience involuntary job loss
SAN ANTONIO – June 12, 2019 – Recently unemployed people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine names Dr. Kelly A. Carden president
SAN ANTONIO – Today, Dr. Kelly A. Carden became the 34th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) [...]
2020 AASM Membership is now open
The AASM has had an impactful 2019 which was made possible by member support. The AASM member community reflects a diverse group of sleep professionals working together to achieve optimal health through better sleep. Membership renewals and new registrations for the 2020 year is open. Enjoy seamless access to great resources, [...]
Read the fall 2019 issue of Montage
Choosing a career in sleep medicine is an intentional decision. However, the motivation behind a decision to study sleep medicine [...]
Case Study of the Month – September 19
September 2019's Case Study is submitted by Valerie McLaughlin Crabtree, PhD; Jyoti Krishna, MD; and David Gozal, MD. This study [...]
Case Study of the Month – August 19
August 2019's Case Study is submitted by Meridith Broderick, MD Access the interactive, and mobile-friendly Case Study of the Month.
Watch the SLEEP 2019 keynote address by Amita Sehgal, PhD
In San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, June 10, 2019, Amita Sehgal, PhD, presented the keynote address, “Using Small Animal Models to Determine How and Why We Sleep,” at SLEEP 2019, the 33rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). She is the John Herr Musser professor of neuroscience in [...]
NHLBI seeks applicants for director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is launching a national search to identify an exceptional leader to catalyze [...]
AASM congratulates 2019 Young Investigator Award recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2019 Young Investigator Award, Shadab Rahman, PhD, MPH, and [...]
Medical news outlets highlight research presented at SLEEP 2019
While numerous consumer and medical news outlets reported on research presented at SLEEP 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, several medical [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds California governor for signing school start time bill into law
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into [...]
Case Study of the Month – October 19
October 2019's Case Study is submitted by Ann C. Halbower, MD. This study is taken from the Case Book of [...]
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated [...]
Submit comments on Medicare LCDs for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) encourages members to submit comments on proposed local coverage determination (LCD) policies for [...]
AASM increases advocacy to reduce burden of prior authorization
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for AIM Specialty Health
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has reviewed a recently revised payer policy focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep [...]
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