The sleep medicine phrenic nerve stimulation codes became effective Jan. 1, 2024. They were created because of advances in phrenic nerve stimulation technology, improved diagnostic precision, and recognition of clinical needs in sleep medicine, all of which facilitated reimbursement and payer clarity. The [...]
By Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN; Steven Holfinger, MD, MS; Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM; Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Cameron Barber, DO; Evin Jerkins, DO; Jennifer Y. So, MD; Navin Verna, MD, FAASM; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, FAASM; on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee With [...]
By Chenlu Gao, PhD, and Michael K. Scullin, PhD Most Americans observe daylight saving time (DST) with biannual adjustments in clocks. While DST was initially introduced to save energy and provide more evening light, its unintended negative effects have been increasingly recognized. For [...]
By Kate Robards, senior writer Every day, more than 45,000 flights transport 2.9 million passengers to their destinations. Behind the scenes, over 14,000 air traffic controllers work in 520 control towers, ensuring safe takeoffs, landings and flight paths across the U.S. However, air [...]
Results of a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveal that co-sleeping is common, with 46% of parents saying they sometimes, often or always co-sleep with a child under the age of 18. The AASM urges parents of infants to [...]
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. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q4 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report contains news highlights and [...]
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 continues campaign to #RepairMedicare The AASM has launched an online campaign encouraging members to urge their congressional [...]
In 2024, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine launched the #RepairMedicare campaign, encouraging Congressional leaders to put forth a long-term solution to the consistently declining Medicare reimbursement rates. The AASM continues to advocate for physician payment reform, as the continuing resolution that was passed [...]
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. Tirzepatide and OSA webinar is Feb. 14 This joint webinar by the AASM and Obesity Medicine Association will [...]
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. Actigraphy wearables webinar is Feb. 7 The AASM Emerging Technology Committee is hosting the webinar, “Beyond the Wrist [...]