In response to ongoing advocacy from the AASM and many other medical organizations, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a third extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through [...]
Dear AASM colleagues — As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the dedication and expertise you bring to our field. Much like the coordinated efforts it takes to prepare a holiday celebration, our work [...]
In response to the recently published Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, the AASM joined the American Medical Association (AMA) Federation and many other health care organizations in submitting a letter to advocate against the 2.83% Medicare physician payment cuts, which are scheduled to [...]
Several amendments to the current Bylaws of the AASM have been recommended by the Governance Committee. The amended bylaws are being presented to the AASM membership for a 60-day comment period prior to a vote by the Board of Directors. The amended bylaws contain [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2025 on the AASM Board of Directors. To qualify for service on the AASM Board of Directors, nominees must be a voting AASM member [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for a position that will be opening in 2025 on the AASM Leadership Development Committee. There will be one opening for a three-year term as an at-large member of the Leadership Development Committee, [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now accepting pediatric and adult case submissions for the new Case Book of Sleep Medicine, Volume 4, a companion to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders - Third Edition, Text Revision. Don’t miss this unique opportunity [...]
On July 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) filed the 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule, which includes potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule, quality payment program and other Medicare Part B [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) invites all eligible voting members to participate in the 2024 – 2025 leadership election and proposed bylaws update. Online voting will be open through Sunday, March 31. Last fall AASM announced a call for nominations for vacancies on the [...]
Thanksgiving for most of my childhood and adolescence meant dinner at my paternal grandparents on Long Island, NY. My cousins from Pennsylvania and Connecticut would be there, Grandma would make creamed onions for my dad, my mom would make lemon meringue pie for one [...]