Case Study of the Month – October 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for October is about a 49-year-old female with a 3-year history of insomnia, characterized by difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, worsened by her recent breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing health concerns. The [...]
CDC warns of overdose risk from counterfeit medications ordered online
A recent press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to health care officials, clinicians, and the public about the rising risk of overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 12, 2024
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. Mouth taping, airflow and OSA A study found mouth closure increased inspiratory airflow in [...]
CMS issues proposed rule on benefit and payment parameters for 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2026 proposed rule, which outlines important changes affecting health plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. These proposals aim to [...]
Talking Sleep | A new era of AASM accreditation
Season 6 | Episode 20 DR. FADY JAMOUS AND RAY ANTHONIJSZ, GUESTS The AASM is introducing a new service-based accreditation model and updated Standards for Accreditation, which will take effect in January 2025. Based on feedback from members [...]
FDA clears Happy Ring by Happy Health
On Oct. 8, 2024, Happy Health announced it received FDA clearance for its Happy Ring, which monitors health metrics such as sleep, blood oxygen, heart rate, activity, temperature and brain activity. About Happy Ring Happy Ring is a [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 5, 2024
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. Sleepiness takes a toll on Americans Results of a new survey from the AASM [...]
CMS announces support for Medicare providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene
On Oct. 2, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will accelerate and advance payments to Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers to offer support in the event of financial difficulties resulting from Hurricane Helene. [...]
OIG releases report on remote patient monitoring in Medicare
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report, "Additional Oversight of Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare is Needed." It highlights the growing use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) services in Medicare and underscores the need for stronger [...]
Read Montage magazine issue three of 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where our members lead the way in exploring the dynamic landscape of sleep medicine. This edition dives into the intersection of sleep and health, with our members sharing expertise on emerging topics. [...]
How weight loss medications are changing the sleep field
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer As the U.S. grapples with an ongoing obesity epidemic, new weight loss medications are quickly emerging as a treatment option, and they’re also showing promise as a potential intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). [...]
Viewpoints: Identification and treatment of restless sleep disorder
By Lourdes M. DelRosso, MD, PhD Restless sleep disorder (RSD) is a recently proposed pediatric sleep disorder characterized by frequent body movements during sleep that occur throughout the night. Although restless sleep has been identified as a symptom for [...]
Working for sleep health in the juvenile justice system
By Amy R. Wolfson, PhD; Marianna Carlucci, PhD; and Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD Approximately 24,894 juveniles are held in residential placement facilities on any given day in the U.S.1 Youth can be detained in different types of facilities such [...]
Staying current with insomnia-related technologies
By Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM; Steven Holfinger, MD, MS; Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Evin Jerkins, DO; Christine Won, MD; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, FAASM; on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee Keeping up with diverse and numerous insomnia-related devices [...]
Daytime sleepiness takes a toll on Americans, impacting daily life
DARIEN, IL — A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals the significant impact of daytime sleepiness on the daily lives of Americans, with nearly eight in 10 (82%) respondents reporting that it negatively impacts at [...]
2025 AASM Membership is Now Open
At AASM, we believe that growth happens when we open ourselves up to new ideas, connect with diverse professionals, and explore the full spectrum of our field. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to join or renew your [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 28, 2024
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. New AASM guideline for RLS and PLMD Now available as accepted papers on the [...]
CMS accepting reweighting requests due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
On Sept. 23, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that due to the Change Healthcare cyberattack, clinicians, groups, subgroups, virtual groups, and alternative payment model (APM) entities will be allowed to request a reweighting of [...]
Talking Sleep | Behavioral therapy for sleep disorders: CBT-I and beyond
Season 6 | Episode 19 DR. RICHARD BLACKBURN, GUEST Dr. Richard Blackburn is a sleep psychologist who is attempting to improve access to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and other behavioral therapies for sleep disorders. He has [...]
Urgent call to action: Stop physician payment cuts and repair Medicare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.8% cut to physician Medicare payments starting Jan. 1, 2025. This would be the fifth consecutive year of cuts, threatening access to health care for Medicare beneficiaries. Representatives [...]
Menopause and midnight mayhem: 50% of women aged 45-64 report disrupted sleep
For women going through menopause, getting a restful night’s sleep can be challenging. In fact, a 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 50% of women aged 45-64 report sometimes, often, or always experiencing sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 21, 2024
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. Submit a case for new AASM Case Book The AASM is now accepting pediatric [...]
Federal departments publish final rules to improve access to mental health and substance use care
On Sept. 9, the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Department of the Treasury published final rules amending federal regulations to improve access to care for mental health and substance use services. The final rules [...]
Submit a case for the new Case Book of Sleep Medicine, Volume 4
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 [...]
FDA clears Vivos oral appliance for children
On Sept. 18, 2024, Vivos Therapeutics announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its oral appliance to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring in children. About Vivos’ DNA appliance Vivos’ DNA appliance is an [...]