AASM announces streamlined fees for new service-based accreditation model

To assist accredited sleep programs in budgeting for 2025, the AASM is announcing adjustments to its accreditation fee structure to align with the new service-based accreditation model, which will take effect in January. This model will group service locations that share staff and policies into a network, helping to simplify the accreditation process.

Accreditation fees will now be based on the services provided by your network:  patient evaluation and management at a sleep clinic, in-lab sleep studies, home sleep apnea tests (HSATs), and provision of durable medical equipment (DME). These fees will be the same whether you are applying for a new accreditation or reaccrediting your network, regardless of your network membership status. This means that every network will pay the same price for the same services through a streamlined fee structure.

For example, a network that provides patient evaluation and management in one sleep clinic, diagnostic testing in one sleep lab, and HSATs (i.e., the current Sleep Facility model) will pay a fee of $5,000 when applying or renewing. A network that has one sleep clinic, provides HSATs, but offers no in-lab diagnostic testing (i.e., the current Independent Sleep Practice model) will pay a fee of $4,500.

The service-based accreditation model and pricing structure are modular, making it easy for you to add or remove services within your network. For example, you could add a second sleep clinic for a fee of $500 or become an accredited DME supplier for a fee of $1,500. You can review the full fee structure on the AASM website.

The best news is that the AASM will maintain a 5-year accreditation term for all accredited services. AASM accreditation remains the best value when compared with the 3-year term offered by other accrediting organizations.

Additional Resources

The AASM will continue to provide more updates, information, and resources throughout the year. The updated accreditation application will be available beginning in January.

Programs that are currently accredited have until Dec. 31, 2025, to comply with the updated Standards for Accreditation. You can contact accreditation@aasm.org if you have any questions.

AASM accreditation will soon give you more options and flexibility than ever before. The service-based accreditation model was built to serve you!