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Telemedicine FAQs Synchronous Telemedicine Visits There are many ways to ensure a successful synchronous telemedicine/virtual visit, and it is best to identify methods that will work with the virtual platform and staff available for your practice. Some common strategies of readying patients [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an update on the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders to reflect lessons learned from the transition to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and the benefits of continuing [...]
Visit the new AASM telemedicine video library to view a two-part webcast recorded by the AASM Telemedicine Presidential Committee. Members of the committee discuss telemedicine implementation while focusing on navigating the frequent changes occurring during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Discussion topics include: How [...]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater demand for telemedicine appointments. The AASM is making these telemedicine resources free for members so you can help meet this demand. Free AASM SleepTM Select Access AASM SleepTM is a telemedicine platform designed for sleep [...]
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kannan Ramar, MD, AASM President-Elect, has initiated the formation of a new presidential committee that will be charged with developing resources to help AASM members provide remote patient care effectively. To volunteer for the new Telemedicine Presidential Committee, [...]
On March 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced expanded Medicare telemedicine coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of health care services from their doctors without having to travel to a health care facility. Medicare will temporarily pay [...]
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary findings from two analyses of an ongoing study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered by telemedicine is as effective as face-to-face delivery. Results of a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial show that both delivery methods were equally effective at [...]
Question: Can we bill for telemedicine services in sleep medicine (consults, follow-up encounters)? What is the code for that? Answer: Coverage of telemedicine services is payer specific. Providers should contact private payers directly for information regarding coverage of telemedicine services. Medicare covers services provided [...]
The AASM has submitted comments to the Department of Veterans Affairs in support of a proposed rule that would expand telemedicine access for VA patients (RIN 2900-AQ06-Authority of Health Care Providers to Practice Telehealth). Citing a longstanding commitment to advancing telemedicine use - best [...]
Coding information specific to telemedicine coding during the COVID-19 public health emergency - view Telemedicine Codes Telemedicine and telehealth are used interchangeably throughout the United States healthcare system, in reference to the exchange of medical information from one site to another [...]
This advanced, hands-on course will give participants the necessary tools to kick-start the implementation of telemedicine into their practice. Faculty will guide attendees through the process of telemedicine integration with a focus on navigating the legal and regulatory concerns and explaining current coverage [...]
This advanced, hands-on course will give participants the necessary tools to kick-start the implementation of telemedicine into their practice. Faculty will guide attendees through the process of telemedicine integration with a focus on navigating the legal and regulatory concerns and explaining current coverage [...]
This advanced, hands-on course will give participants the necessary tools to kick-start the implementation of telemedicine into their practice. Faculty will guide attendees through the process of telemedicine integration with a focus on navigating the legal and regulatory concerns and explaining current coverage [...]
Telemedicine Sleep medicine, by its very nature, is a technology-driven medical specialty. From polysomnography and HSAT to PAP machines and hypoglossal nerve stimulators, sleep specialists have implemented innovative technology to treat sleep illness. Moreover, consumer sleep technologies now are transforming the way [...]
Telemedicine Latest telemedicine news and resources - view The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is committed to advancing the adoption of telemedicine in the sleep field to improve access to high quality, patient-centered care. Sleep telemedicine services have the capability [...]
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) has selected three recipients who will receive a Strategic Research Award to evaluate how telemedicine can play a role in the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine introduced AASM SleepTM Select, a streamlined telemedicine system that enables sleep medicine professionals, accredited sleep centers and durable medical equipment (DME) providers to rapidly improve patient access to care by integrating secure video visits.
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FMSB) recently announced that the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC) has officially launched the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualified physicians who wish to practice in multiple states through the use of telemedicine technologies.
More than half of all U.S. adults already are using live video technology for conversations or meetings, and 60 percent would be willing to use that technology for interactions with doctors and other health care professionals, according to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
In a recent Part B News blog post, AASM member Dr. Seema Khosla described her success implementing and billing for telemedicine.
In a new Evolve Sleep video, AASM Telemedicine Implementation Task Force member Seema Khosla, MD, discusses her experience using telemedicine in a rural sleep center.
Now available from the AASM is the Sleep Telemedicine Implementation Guide, a free, downloadable resource that will empower your practice as you learn valuable information to jump start your telemedicine program.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announced today that AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform for board-certified sleep medicine physicians and accredited sleep centers, now has a new patient self-pay feature that facilitates convenient, secure payments. The new functionality of AASM SleepTM is on display May 14 – 17 in the Minneapolis Convention Center at booth #2020 of ATA 2016, the annual conference and trade show of the American Telemedicine Association.
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) has announced the 2016 Strategic Research Award, which is a focused request for applications (RFA) to study the role of telehealth/telemedicine using the AASM SleepTM platform in the evaluation and management of patients with sleep disorders.
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A new report submitted to President Obama from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recognizes that telemedicine will play an important role in supporting healthy aging for all Americans.
At the February 2016 meeting of the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Panel, two telemedicine-related proposals were approved for the CPT codebook.
A study in the March issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that telemedicine-based care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an effective patient management pathway.
A new study suggests that telemedicine-based management for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and may be comparable to in-person care.
This week the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) distributed a letter of support formally endorsing Senate Bill 2484, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act.
A new editorial by AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson states that the dawn of a new era for sleep medicine has arrived with the recent launch of AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform designed specifically for the sleep field.
