By Kate Robards, AASM Senior Writer According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits like more autonomy and better [...]
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors Over the course of my 25-year career in sleep medicine, I have navigated through several pivotal transitions, with each chapter presenting valuable insights. I have experience as an owner/partner of a general neurology practice [...]
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. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM Insomnia Summit, which gathered stakeholders [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 21 Medications to manage central disorders of hypersomnolence DR. HRAYR ATTARIAN, GUEST In the last few years, more medications have been available to treat central disorders of hypersomnolence. While treatments for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia are similar, [...]
Many Americans are interested in tracking and learning about their sleeping habits to optimize sleep quality, using tools such as wearable devices or mobile apps. According to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than one-third of Americans (35%) [...]
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 [...]
Come see us at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo. We will have two booths at the Expo! The AASM Foundation will be promoting our programs and meeting with public health professionals at Booth 424. The AASM is exhibiting at [...]
On Nov. 9, 2023, Owlet announced it received De Novo clearance from the FDA for its Dream Sock, an over-the-counter medical pulse oximetry solution for infants. The device provides infants’ real-time health information to parents and caregivers. About the Owlet Dream Sock According [...]
Summary V-Com was developed based on the hypotheses that maintaining sufficient exhalation pressure can stabilize the upper airway and reducing IPAP below EPAP may enhence comfort and minimize adverse effects. For more in-depth information and preliminary, unpublished data, refer to the white paper titled [...]
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. Analysis of AHRQ report on OSA outcomes A workgroup representing AASM, ATS, CHEST and SRS has published in JCSM [...]