Growing trend of downcoding among commercial payers
Following the implementation of downcoding policies by two major private payers, Aetna and Cigna, effective Oct. 1, 2025, AASM analyzed payer trends and identified additional health plans with active or proposed downcoding programs targeting higher-level evaluation and management [...]
UnitedHealthcare announces restrictive coverage changes for remote patient monitoring
UnitedHealthcare has announced plans to significantly narrow coverage for remote patient monitoring services across both its Medicare Advantage and commercial plans, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Under the revised policy, remote patient monitoring will be considered reasonable and necessary [...]
Case Study of the Month – November 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for November is about a 23-year-old female residing in Anchorage, Alaska presented to the sleep medicine clinic in February with a two-year history of difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and feeling [...]
AIO Breathe oral appliance FDA cleared for pediatric patients
On November 6, 2025, AIOMEGA announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its oral appliance, AIO Breathe, in children and adolescents with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About AIO Breathe The AIO Breathe is a [...]
FDA clears Hushd Pro Z-Link oral appliance for sleep apnea and snoring
On Oct. 27, 2025, Good Sleep Co announced that the Hushd Pro Z-Link has received FDA 510(k) clearance. It is a precision-engineered mandibular advancement device intended to reduce or alleviate snoring and mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea in adults. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 8, 2025
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. Long-term effects of melatonin use A review of more than 130,000 adults with [...]
Talking Sleep | Responsible AI Use in Sleep Medicine
Season 7 | Episode 21 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes members of the AASM Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee—Dr. Margarita Oks, Dr. Subaila Zia, Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva, and Matt Anastasi—to discuss [...]
Elevate your sleep scoring: Discover the new Sleep ISR Pro Scoring Mode
Are you ready to transform your polysomnography (PSG) scoring experience? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched the upgraded Sleep ISR Pro Scoring Mode, setting a new standard for accuracy, efficiency and user empowerment in sleep study annotation. [...]
AASM joins 450 organizations calling for long-term Medicare telehealth fix
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine joined more than 450 national health care organizations in signing on to a letter urging Congress to pass a long-term solution for Medicare telehealth coverage. The letter, sent to congressional leaders on Nov. [...]
CMS releases 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued the calendar year 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, outlining policy and payment changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The physician fee schedule governs payment for [...]
New guideline establishes clinical recommendations for sleep apnea in hospitalized adults
DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline is the first from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to provide recommendations for the management of obstructive sleep apnea in medically hospitalized adults. Available online as an accepted paper [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 1, 2025
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. Clock changes disrupt sleep, health, well-being This weekend, many people across the country [...]
Introducing PAC Perks: A new way to support sleep advocacy
The AASM Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to introduce PAC Perks, a new donor recognition program that makes it easier than ever for members to get involved in advocacy and strengthen our collective voice on Capitol Hill. [...]
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for central sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by a task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of central sleep apnea. Available online as an accepted paper in the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 25, 2025
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. Alkermes to acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals Alkermes will acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals under a new [...]
CMS accepting 2024 MIPS targeted review requests
On Oct. 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that clinicians who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2024 may now view their performance feedback, which includes the final score and payment adjustment [...]
AASM Seeks Nominees for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2026 on the AASM Board of Directors or Leadership Development Committee. To qualify for service, nominees must be [...]
Talking Sleep | PLATO: New Longitudinal Assessment Tool for Sleep Apnea
Season 7 | Episode 20 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Doug Kirsch, Medical Director of Atrium Health Sleep Medicine and Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest School [...]
Case Study of the Month – October 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for October is about an 8-year-old boy presents to the pediatric sleep clinic with his mother. She reports that the child has a history of chronic sleep onset and maintenance problems. [...]
New survey results highlight the dangers of drowsy driving
DARIEN, IL - Too tired to drive? What seems like a harmless yawn can quickly become a risk as dangerous as drunk driving. According to a 2025 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 41% of U.S. adults [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep Medicine Disruptors: Innovation Preview
Season 7 | Episode 19 In this special episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming Sleep Medicine Disruptors course, taking place November 14-15 in Austin, Texas. She speaks with Steve [...]
AASM announces finalists for first Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award
DARIEN, IL – Eight finalists will compete in November for the first Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The award competition is part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 18, 2025
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. Volunteer as a SLEEP 2026 reviewer The Associated Professional Sleep Societies needs online [...]
AASM advocates for reinstatement of telehealth flexibilities and retroactive reimbursement
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the AASM has submitted a letter to congressional leaders outlining the disruption caused by the recent expiration of telehealth flexibilities. The letter includes recommendations to reinstate these flexibilities and enact retroactive reimbursement [...]
Government shutdown update: Medicare claims
In anticipation of possible congressional action, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has instructed Medicare administrative contractors to limit the Medicare claims hold for services provided on or after Oct. 1, 2025, that are impacted by expired [...]