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Introducing the new and improved JCSM website
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is proud to announce the redesign of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine website! As the official, peer-reviewed journal of the AASM, JCSM is a monthly, online publication featuring original scientific investigations, reviews, case reports and commentaries applicable to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of [...]
Download new sleep apnea payer policy scorecards
Revised policies for seven payers were recently reviewed by the AASM Payer Policy Review Committee, which develops and continues to [...]
Older undiagnosed sleep apnea patients need more medical care
DARIEN, IL – Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in [...]
Report of the president: Fourth quarter – 2019
In Nashville at the most recent quarterly meeting of the AASM Board of Directors, we reviewed reports from our committees [...]
Proposed FAA study and federal legislation address aircraft noise and sleep
A new information collection proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, address the problem of sleep disruption caused by aircraft noise in communities near airports. Numerous studies suggest that aircraft noise can be disruptive to sleep, which can have negative [...]
Department of Energy proposes data collection on household CPAP use
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) within the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice and request for comments [...]
AASM announces 2020 High School Video Contest
Please share the following information with your teenage patients and encourage them to enter the 2020 AASM High School Video [...]
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 [...]
Older undiagnosed sleep apnea patients need more medical care
DARIEN, IL – Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea on health care utilization and costs among Medicare beneficiaries. The authors reviewed [...]
Time to hibernate? 34% of U.S. adults say they sleep more during winter
For many, the dark, cold winter months are a time to catch up on sleep. According to a recent American [...]
New Year’s resolutions for the sleepiest day of the year
DARIEN, IL – New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine [...]
Chronic opioid therapy can disrupt sleep, increase risk of sleep disorders
DARIEN, IL – Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by reducing sleep [...]
In Memoriam: Sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD (1938-2019)
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD. In 1998 he was a co-recipient of the AASM Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the sleep field. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Lemmi [...]
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You can help the American Academy of Sleep Medicine build a strong sleep medicine community that represents the interests and [...]
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 [...]
In Memoriam: Christian Guilleminault, MD (1938-2019)
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine pioneer Christian Guilleminault, MD. As reported [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top 10 of 2019
These articles published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine in 2019 received the most online pageviews. As the official, peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is a monthly, online publication that features original scientific investigations, reviews, case reports and commentaries applicable [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 25, 2020
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
Introducing the new and improved JCSM website
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is proud to announce the redesign of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine website! [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 18, 2020
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
Revisions to sleep medicine accreditation process and policies are coming soon
Effective Feb. 1, 2020, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine will release updated Accreditation Process and Policies. Small changes have [...]
Download new sleep apnea payer policy scorecards
Revised policies for seven payers were recently reviewed by the AASM Payer Policy Review Committee, which develops and continues to [...]
Case Study of the Month – January 2020
The AASM Case Study of the Month for January involves a patient who presented as a 31-year-old married female who [...]
Individual Membership
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If you are a physician, researcher, technologist, nurse, student or other allied health professional, this sleep organization is for you.
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Explore how the AASM’s facility benefits can help you distinguish your facility apart from your competitors.
If you are a sleep disorder facility that has earned AASM facility or HSAT program accreditation, this is for you.
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