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New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed a policy from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, “Diagnosis and Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.” The committee evaluated the policy and assigned a score based on nine criteria, aligned with the AASM’s Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnostic Testing [...]
AASM partners with ArborMetrix to develop the first clinical registry for sleep medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is partnering with ArborMetrix to create the first qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) dedicated [...]
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 [...]
Coding FAQ: Billing for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Question: What code is used for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)? Answer: There are three different code series that [...]
AASM joins AMA in urging Congress to improve MACRA
The AASM joined almost 120 organizations in signing on to a letter from the American Medical Association (AMA) urging Congressional leaders to implement technical improvements to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) to improve the program and ensure the success of participating physicians in the future. The letter recommends [...]
Winners of the 2019 Sleep Works for You High School Video Contest
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students who were selected as the winners of the 2019 AASM [...]
AASM advocates on Capitol Hill for policies to promote sleep health
On Thursday, April 4, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine delegation visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for meetings at [...]
Verma identifies several CMS priorities for 2019
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma identified several priorities for the agency during the recent 2019 [...]
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 having lost a job multiple times, according to preliminary results from a new study. Results show that individuals with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to have experienced multiple involuntary [...]
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) [...]
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by telemedicine is effective for insomnia
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary findings from two analyses of an ongoing study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered [...]
Nurses have an increased risk of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation
SAN ANTONIO – According to preliminary results of a new study, there is a high prevalence of insufficient sleep and [...]
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 by the World Sleep Society, Dr. Guilleminault died at the age of 80 on July 9, 2019, from complications due to metastatic prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla [...]
Case Study of the Month – July 19
July 2019's Case Study is submitted by Melody Noles Hawkins, MD; Christopher Williams, MD and Meir Kryger, MD Access the [...]
AASM is readmitted to the AMA House of Delegates
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was readmitted to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates during its [...]
New products galore in the AASM store!
The AASM has released several new products just in time for the kickoff of summer. Start your summer learning with [...]
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 an important research portfolio that will drive the future of sleep and circadian research for the next decade. NHLBI is requesting your assistance with the recruitment of this critical vacancy, the director [...]
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 [...]
Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board meeting is Jan. 17-18
The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR), located within the Division of Lung Diseases of the National Heart, Lung, [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed a policy from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, “Diagnosis [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 6, 2019
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments 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 [...]
2018 MIPS performance feedback and final scores now available
All providers who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program during 2018 can now log in on the [...]
AASM partners with ArborMetrix to develop the first clinical registry for sleep medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is partnering with ArborMetrix to create the first qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) dedicated [...]
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 [...]
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