By J. Andrew Berkowski, MD, and John W. Winkelman, MD, PhD The AASM recently released an updated version of its clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). New high-quality evidence for the benefits [...]
DARIEN, IL - A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes in the standard treatment of RLS [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Merit-based Incentive Payment System automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy will be applied to MIPS eligible clinicians who were affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, or Francine. For those clinicians, performance categories will be [...]
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.Review of diagnostic wearables for OSATo help clinicians comprehend the nine wearable devices that have been cleared by the FDA [...]
Season 6 | Episode 22 DRS. JOHN WINKELMAN AND ANDY BERKOWSKI, GUESTS In this episode of Talking Sleep, Drs. John Winkelman and Andy Berkowski discuss the updated AASM clinical practice guideline for the treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. [...]
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. CMS posts physician fee schedule final rule CMS announced the release of the final rule with changes to the 2025 Medicare physician [...]
Summary The 2breathe device consists of a strap worn around the thorax equipped with a motion sensor that records the wearer’s respiratory rate and breathing pattern (ie, duration of inspiration and expiration, degree of chest excursion). The sensor uses Bluetooth technology to interface with [...]
Summary Apple Watches are a consumer wearable devices that capture parameters such as activity and heart rate that allow for the monitoring of health metrics such as fitness, circadian rhythm, and sleep. To view an overnight sleep profile, the Apple Watch has an iOS [...]
The proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule is now under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It aims to strengthen the safeguards for electronic protected health information by enhancing requirements for HIPAA-regulated entities to better prevent, detect, contain, mitigate, and [...]
Summary The Soltec System is a sleep enhancement system that uses magnetic frequencies to improve sleep quality. It consists of three main components: 1. Z•TRACK™ Analyst: A wrist-worn wearable that monitors sleep patterns and stress levels. 2. Z•GEN® Magnetic Conditioner: A device that emits [...]