The American Academy of Sleep Medicine joined more than 450 national health care organizations in signing on to a letter urging Congress to pass a long-term solution for Medicare telehealth coverage. The letter, sent to congressional leaders on Nov. 4, 2025, highlights how repeated [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued the calendar year 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, outlining policy and payment changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The physician fee schedule governs payment for physician and other health professional [...]
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. Clock changes disrupt sleep, health, well-being This weekend, many people across the country will engage in a twice-a-year [...]
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. Alkermes to acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals Alkermes will acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals under a new agreement, positioning the combined organization to accelerate [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2026 on the AASM Board of Directors or Leadership Development Committee. To qualify for service, nominees must be a voting AASM member in [...]
The AASM Case Study of the Month for October is about an 8-year-old boy presents to the pediatric sleep clinic with his mother. She reports that the child has a history of chronic sleep onset and maintenance problems. The case was submitted by [...]
DARIEN, IL - Too tired to drive? What seems like a harmless yawn can quickly become a risk as dangerous as drunk driving. According to a 2025 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 41% of U.S. adults have felt so sleepy while [...]
DARIEN, IL – Eight finalists will compete in November for the first Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The award competition is part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in person in Austin, Texas, 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. Volunteer as a SLEEP 2026 reviewer The Associated Professional Sleep Societies needs online abstract and session proposal reviewers [...]
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. Brighter mornings, safer streets, better sleep The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time and the AASM advocate ending seasonal [...]