On May 3, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a temporary extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medications for six months, from May 12, 2023, through Nov. 11, 2023, provided all appropriate conditions are met. The rule also provides for a [...]
On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule. This rule summarizes finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C), prescription benefit coverage (Medicare Part D), Medicare Cost Plan, and Programs [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Sasikanth Gorantla, MD, MS, who was named the 2023 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. “Receiving the Stuart [...]
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 advocates for Blue Shield changes After several members reported Blue Shield of California is denying reimbursement for PAP [...]
Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) for Medicare jurisdictions J and M, revised the polysomnography Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L36593 and its accompanying Local Coverage Article A56995 effective March 16, 2023, to update documentation and billing requirements. These jurisdictions include Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, [...]
After receiving several inquiries from AASM members expressing concern that Blue Shield of California is denying reimbursement for positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy when a device with only one respiratory monitoring belt is used in performing the patient’s diagnostic sleep study, the AASM sent [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Sasikanth Gorantla, MD, MS and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2022 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the AASM. The top reviewers were identified [...]
Sibel Health announced it received new FDA 510(k) clearance for its ANNE One platform on May 10, 2023. The platform has now received clearance as a clinical-grade, continuous wireless monitoring solution for neonates, infants and adults. About ANNE One The ANNE One platform leverages [...]
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2023 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 5, during the plenary session of the SLEEP 2023 annual [...]
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. Avadel receives FDA approval for Lumryz Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA has granted final approval to Lumryz, an [...]