ABSM application deadline for next RST exam is Sept. 22
Candidates seeking to earn the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) must submit an application by Sept. 22, 2017.
Report of the President from the July board meeting
To keep you informed about the AASM's activities, we have developed a President’s Report from the July board of directors meeting, which includes a summary of the board’s decisions and a report of the committees and task forces.
AASM seeks residents and fellows to serve as editors of new JCSM section
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is launching a new resident and fellow section that will be written, reviewed and edited by fellows and residents. The journal is now seeking current residents and fellows to serve as editors.
Binge-watching television associated with poor sleep in young adults
A new study is the first to link binge-watching in young adults with poorer sleep quality, more fatigue, and increased insomnia
Bedtime calculator helps families prioritize healthy sleep
The arrival of another school year means that it’s time for students to reset their bedtimes as the summer break comes to an end.
U.S. News ranks the nation’s top hospitals by specialty and region
U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2017-2018 rankings of the top 20 hospitals in the nation, plus the best hospitals in each state and metro area, and the top hospitals by specialty.
Noridian extends accreditation deadline for sleep facilities
Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC has given sleep facilities in its region (Jurisdictions JE and JF) a 90-day extension to become compliant with the requirements listed in its local coverage determination (LCD) policy, Polysomnography and Other Sleep Studies (L34040).
Noridian adopts utilization guidelines for polysomnography and other sleep studies
Updated in June 2017, the LCD policy affects Part A and B providers in several states, including Arizona and Washington.
Avoid email and phone scams that use the SLEEP and Sleep Trends names
All AASM members should be aware of scams involving fraudulent companies that claim to be affiliated with the SLEEP annual meeting or the Sleep Medicine Trends course.
AHRQ releases report on the management of insomnia disorder
Earlier this week the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a research summary for clinicians, Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults: Current State of the Evidence, which highlights findings from an AHRQ-funded evidence review.