A brand new day for the AASM
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine unveiled a new logo to coincide with the launch of the completely redesigned AASM website. Approved recently by the board of directors, the logo represents a rebranding of the AASM. When the [...]
New AASM website maximizes member engagement
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine website was relaunched after more than a year of planning and infrastructure development. Much more than just a redesign, the complete overhaul of the website will improve and enhance members’ engagement with [...]
AASM supports AMA position on prior authorization; utilization management reform
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has officially announced its support of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Position on Prior Authorization and Utilization Management Reform Principles. In its listing of 21 key principles, the AMA proposes a clearer and [...]
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation unlikely to pass senate vote
After falling short in previous attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), early this week Republican senators lined up behind Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to pass repeal legislation prior to an upcoming procedural deadline [...]
Preterm children have more medical sleep problems but fall asleep more independently
DARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that while healthy preterm children have more medical sleep problems than full-term children, they are more likely to fall asleep independently. Results show that preterm children displayed more medical sleep problems such [...]
Sanders, Democrats introduce “Medicare for All” legislation
In an effort to redefine America’s health care debate, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) recently unveiled a proposal to expand Medicare coverage to all through a single-payer health care system. Although dubbed “Medicare for All,” this proposed legislation would greatly [...]
American Sleep Medicine Foundation announces the 2018 Career Development Awards
ASMF Career Development Awards are up to $100,000 per award and each for a period of up to one year.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
ABPN announces plans to make changes to MOC program
Earlier this week the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) announced plans for changes in its program for lifelong learning and continuing certification, also known as maintenance of certification (MOC).
New CDC data show that adult obesity remains high in the U.S.
The CDC recently released its 2016 state- and territory-specific data on adult obesity prevalence, which show that estimates across states vary and range from 22.3% in Colorado to 37.7% in West Virginia.
CDC report describes sleep duration and sleep quality among U.S. women
A new CDC analysis of data from U.S. non-pregnant women between 40 and 59 years of age shows that perimenopausal women were most likely to sleep less than 7 hours on average in a 24-hour period, compared with premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Disaster relief: Help is available to sleep centers impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
After the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, and in anticipation of the damage that will be caused by Hurricane Irma, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is announcing that disaster recovery assistance is available from the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF).
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members Ronald Chervin, MD; Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD; and Richard Kravitz, MD.
AASM urges members to support disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana
In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors encourages all of our members to join us in making a donation to support disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.
Watch NTSB webinar on teen drowsy driving
A recent webinar organized by the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted the increased risk of drowsy driving among teenagers and included a presentation by AASM member Merrill Wise, MD.
AASM past president answers sleep questions on Reddit
As part of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project’s “Make Time 2 Sleep” campaign, AASM Past President Nathaniel Watson, MD, held an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit on Aug. 30.
Taking more time to talk to patients can improve results and save money
Harvard professors exploring how to improve value in health care have found that by spending more time talking patients through procedures beforehand, physicians can cut down on recovery costs and avoid costly complications later on.
AASM congratulates members on recent career achievements
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Terri Weaver, PhD, RN; Waseem Ahmad, MD; and Barry Krakow, MD, for their recent achievements.
Research funded by NHLBI may help develop a blood test for sleep apnea
The development of a convenient blood test for obstructive sleep apnea is being explored by researchers funded by the National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), according to the NHLBI.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
NIH announces funding to validate mobile and wireless tools
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites R01 revision applications from investigators and institutions with active NIH-supported research project awards to support an expansion of the scope of approved and funded projects to incorporate recent advances in mobile and wireless tools to validate these tools for measurement and intervention delivery (PA-16-043).
AASM continues to express support for California school start times bill
This week the AASM sent a letter to California Governor Jerry Brown, expressing continued support for California Senate Bill 328, “Pupil attendance: school start time.”
Department of Labor seeks comments on Leave Supplement to the American Time Use Survey
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the “Leave Supplement to the American Time Use Survey.”
SleepTM App
DARIEN, IL – Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) introduced the AASM SleepTM app, a mobile app that directly connects patients to sleep medicine professionals and accredited sleep centers through the AASM SleepTM telemedicine system. The app [...]
RST Exam
ABSM application deadline for next RST exam is Sept. 22 Candidates seeking to earn the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) must submit an application by Sept. 22, 2017, in order to [...]