IMPORTANT REMINDER: The AASM National Office Has Moved
The national office for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Sleep Medicine Foundation and American Board of Sleep Medicine has moved into a new headquarters in Darien, Illinois.
CPAP shown to reverse brain tissue damage from sleep apnea
With proper treatment brain tissue damage and cognitive impairment caused by obstructive sleep apnea are reversible.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Wednesday, June 9
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Wednesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Tuesday, June 8
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Tuesday, June 8, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
Childhood Parasomnias Such as Sleepwalking and Bedwetting May Persist into Adolescence
Both remission rates and incidence rates for parasomnias are low as children enter the teen years.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Monday, June 7
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Monday, June 7, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
Submit Comments on Proposed “HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions”
The Office of Public Health and Science is soliciting public comment on the HHS Interagency Workgroup on Multiple Chronic Conditions draft ‘‘HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions.’’
CMS to Deny Claims Received Later than One Calendar Year Beyond the Date of Service
In May the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is updating its criteria related to the timely filing limits for submitting claims for Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) reimbursement.
AASM Recognizes Top Member Recruiters for June 2010
These individuals are contributing to the growth of the organization by reaching out to their professional colleagues and encouraging them to join the AASM.
New Scoring Manual FAQ Added Online
A new question and response regarding monitor resolution has been added to the AASM FAQs page on the AASM website.