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. Philips update on PAP device recall Visit the Resources for Clinicians and Physicians page of the Philips PAP device [...]
In April the Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the release of a new report, which found that Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) had delayed or denied beneficiaries' access to services that meet Medicare coverage requirements under prior authorization requests. The report also found that [...]
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 12 Sleep Disorders in Women Andrea Matsumura, GUEST In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we’re talking with Dr. Andrea Matsumura about sleep in women. She highlights the role that gender plays in the symptoms and diagnosis of sleep [...]
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 proposed rule: Physician fee schedule CMS released the 2023 proposed rule announcing proposed policy changes for Medicare payments [...]
The AASM is one of 120 medical specialty societies to sign on to the American Medical Association’s Characteristics of a Rational Medicare Payment System. With more cuts to physician reimbursement looming in 2023, this document outlines principles for a rational and equitable Medicare payment [...]
The AASM is keenly aware of issues that members have been having with coverage of diagnostic tests and treatment during audits due to inconsistencies between AASM clinical practice guidelines and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) coverage policies, as well as between CMS [...]
On July 6, 2022, ResApp Health Limited announced that SleepCheckRx received FDA 510(k) clearance as prescription-only software as a medical device. It is intended to record respiratory patterns during sleep to pre-screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About SleepCheckRx SleepCheckRx is an at-home [...]
On July 7, 2022, Cerebra Medical announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Cerebra Sleep System, a lab-quality in-home polysomnography (PSG) that is fully self-applied by the patient, without the presence of a technician. About Cerebra Sleep System The Cerebra Sleep System [...]
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. Philips recall update on foam testing Philips issued a press release and video statements along with an update on [...]
The AASM Accreditation Committee recently evaluated the Standards for Accreditation to ensure they are inclusive of all provider types. The AASM board of directors has approved the committee’s update to the Standards for Accreditation, effective July 1, 2022, replacing the term “APRN” with “advanced [...]