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21 10, 2022

In memoriam: Howard Roffwarg, MD

2022-12-08T10:31:39-06:00October 21st, 2022|Membership|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine regrets to announce the death of Howard Roffwarg, MD, a founding member of the AASM and a pioneer in the fields of clinical sleep medicine and sleep and circadian research. He was a professor of psychiatry for many [...]

3 12, 2021

In memoriam: Allan Rechtschaffen, PhD

2022-10-19T16:02:53-05:00December 3rd, 2021|Membership|

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 [...]

19 03, 2020

In Memoriam: Mark Mahowald, MD (1937 – 2020)

2022-10-19T16:05:19-05:00March 19th, 2020|Membership|

The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine leader Mark Mahowald, MD, on March 18, 2020. He was a world-renowned sleep physician, researcher and educator who had an enormous impact on the field of sleep medicine, particularly in [...]

23 12, 2019

In Memoriam: Sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD (1938-2019)

2019-12-23T16:15:44-06:00December 23rd, 2019|Membership|

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. [...]

10 07, 2019

In Memoriam: Christian Guilleminault, MD (1938-2019)

2019-07-21T14:15:17-05:00July 10th, 2019|Featured, Membership|

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. [...]

25 02, 2018

In Memoriam: Sleep researcher Serge Daan

2018-02-25T04:08:06-06:00February 25th, 2018|Research|

Sleep researcher Serge Daan passed away on Feb. 9, 2018, according to an announcement from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Daan is remembered for his seminal work in chronobiology, sleep research, psychiatry, physiology, ecology and behavioral biology. Along with Alex Borbély and [...]

20 07, 2024

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 20, 2024

2024-11-12T21:19:33-06:00July 20th, 2024|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Inspire FAQs: Field corrective action Inspire posted responses to frequently asked questions about the medical device field action [...]

1 06, 2024

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 1, 2024

2024-06-24T13:25:38-05:00June 1st, 2024|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM introduces new strategic plan The AASM has posted online our new three-year strategic plan for 2024 – 2027. [...]

3 02, 2024

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 3, 2024

2024-02-20T08:58:14-06:00February 3rd, 2024|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Philips agrees on terms with the DOJ Philips announced on Jan. 29 it has agreed on terms of a [...]

20 01, 2024

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 20, 2024

2024-01-22T13:12:23-06:00January 20th, 2024|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Physician payment ignored by Congress On Jan. 18, the U.S. Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a funding [...]

13 01, 2024

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 13, 2024

2024-01-16T09:31:19-06:00January 13th, 2024|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Cannabis and sleep disorders webinar Register for the AASM webinar, “Cannabis & Sleep Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know,” [...]

18 11, 2023

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 18, 2023

2023-11-20T08:44:08-06:00November 18th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM Insomnia Summit, which gathered stakeholders [...]

11 11, 2023

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 11, 2023

2023-11-20T08:30:48-06:00November 11th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. CMS posts physician fee schedule final rule CMS announced the release of the final rule with changes to the [...]

5 08, 2023

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 5, 2023

2023-08-06T16:50:19-05:00August 5th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM sunsets scorecards, shifts payer focus AASM has sunset its initiative to evaluate coverage policies for diagnostic sleep testing [...]

25 03, 2023

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 25, 2023

2023-03-27T09:18:05-05:00March 25th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Societal, economic burden of insomnia A new RAND report indicates that chronic insomnia is associated with an average loss [...]

28 01, 2023

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 28, 2023

2023-02-01T11:15:13-06:00January 28th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Registration is open for SLEEP 2023 It’s time to “Refuel at SLEEP 2023!” Register online and join us June [...]

22 10, 2022

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 22, 2022

2022-12-07T16:27:44-06:00October 22nd, 2022|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Philips update on PAP device recall In its new “Sleep and Respiratory Care Bulletin #8,” Philips describes options available [...]

17 09, 2022

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 17, 2022

2022-12-08T15:36:50-06:00September 17th, 2022|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. CMS proposed rule: Physician fee schedule The AASM recently submitted a comment letter to CMS in response to the [...]

10 09, 2022

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 10, 2022

2022-12-08T15:40:28-06:00September 10th, 2022|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. FDA: Philips recalls masks with magnets The FDA issued a safety communication announcing that Philips Respironics has recalled certain [...]

6 08, 2022

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 6, 2022

2022-08-09T12:43:54-05:00August 6th, 2022|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Effect of CPAP therapy on blood pressure In patients with moderate to severe OSA without severe sleepiness, CPAP resulted [...]

16 07, 2022

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 16, 2022

2022-07-20T22:18:16-05:00July 16th, 2022|Weekly Insider|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Philips update on PAP device recall Visit the Resources for Clinicians and Physicians page of the Philips PAP device [...]

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