Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 27, 2021
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. FDA warns of pulse ox limitations A new FDA safety communication informs patients and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 20, 2021
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 to serve on an AASM committee AASM members can expand your professional knowledge, [...]
Abiding by core values to guide key decisions
Core values serve as guardrails to help us make important decisions. In January 2020, the AASM introduced the six core values adopted by the board of directors as part of our new strategic plan: adaptable, diverse and inclusive, evidence-based, [...]
Volunteer to help advance the field of sleep medicine
The AASM call for volunteers is now open for the 2021 – 2022 program year, and I invite you to volunteer today to serve on an AASM committee. We need your skills and expertise! AASM committees offer you an [...]
CPAP treatment increases physical activity in adults with sleep apnea, heart disease
DARIEN, IL – A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. During a mean follow-up period of 3.7 years, the group treated with [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 13, 2021
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. Bedtime, mortality and heart events An analysis of 112,198 individuals from 21 countries who [...]
Case Study of the Month – February 2021
The AASM Case Study of the Month for February is about a 16-year-old male with no significant past medical history who presented with a chief complaint of recurrent episodes of excessive sleepiness. Per family report, the patient had four [...]
Missing the mark with melatonin: Finding the best treatment for insomnia
Stressful days and sleepless nights leave many people searching for a quick solution to their sleep troubles – is melatonin the answer? As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, stress and anxiety are leaving many American adults struggling [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 6, 2021
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. FDA authorizes eXciteOSA device On Feb. 5, the FDA authorized marketing of a new [...]
FDA authorizes eXciteOSA device for snoring and mild sleep apnea
On Feb. 5, 2021, the FDA authorized marketing of a new prescription device, eXciteOSA (formerly Snoozeal), to reduce snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. It is the first device used while awake that is intended to improve tongue muscle [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 30, 2021
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 E/M code changes quick reference guide A quick reference guide created by the [...]
CMS finalizes changes to the Quality Payment Program
Acknowledging that physician practices are focusing on providing quality care during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized several important changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Merit-based Incentive Payment System [...]
AASM waives joint providership continuing education fees for state sleep societies in 2021
In recognition of the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, the AASM is waiving the continuing education joint providership fees for state and regional sleep societies in 2021. As an ACCME-accredited provider, the AASM has the expertise to jointly coordinate [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 23, 2021
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. Update from the COVID-19 Task Force The AASM COVID-19 Task Force is providing this [...]
A New Year 2021: Endless possibilities amid ongoing challenges
Despite a tumultuous start to 2021, I am optimistic that this year will bring opportunities for continued growth. While we still face many challenges related to COVID-19, the first waves of vaccination are inspiring the hope that better days [...]
VIDEO | COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine Update | AASM town hall forum
AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar hosted the presidential town hall forum, “COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine Update,” on Tuesday, Jan. 19. During this live webinar, Dr. Ramar presented the results of the COVID-19 pulse survey, which the AASM distributed to [...]
In memoriam: Sleep and dreams pioneer Rosalind Cartwright, PhD
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of Rosalind D. Cartwright, PhD, a longtime member and pioneer in the fields of clinical sleep medicine and psychological sleep science. She was born Dec. 30, 1922, and died Jan. 15, 2021, [...]
Update from the AASM COVID-19 Task Force | January 2021
The AASM COVID-19 Task Force is providing this update to help sleep medicine clinicians understand current issues and considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This information supplements the guidance already available in the AASM summary of CDC recommendations and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 16, 2021
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. Law modifies Medicare physician payments On Dec. 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed [...]
Law modifies the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On Dec. 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law, offsetting almost all of the 10.2% budget neutrality adjustments that were to have taken effect on Jan. 1, 2021. This is welcomed news to AASM members given [...]
CMS promotes value-based health care with Stark final rule
On Dec. 2, 2020, CMS published the much-anticipated final rule, “Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations,” which establishes exceptions to the physician self-referral law — known as the Stark Law — for certain value-based compensation arrangements between or [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine collection highlights 15 years of scientific discovery
DARIEN, IL – Editors of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine have identified some of the most significant articles in the publication’s history, publishing new commentaries on them in a special 15th anniversary collection. The 15 commentaries from associate [...]
Case Study of the Month – January 2021
The AASM Case Study of the Month for January is about a 15-month-old girl whose parents report has never slept through the night. The child currently awakens about every 1.5 to 2 hrs “screaming” and extremely agitated, beginning at [...]
Healthy sleep and immune response to COVID-19 vaccination
Healthy sleep is integral to a strong immune system, and as COVID-19 vaccines are distributed, it’s important that people continue to get sufficient sleep for optimal immune response. Sleep loss is associated with changes in several immune processes. Poor [...]
AASM announces the 2021 “Sleep is Essential” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2021 “Sleep is Essential” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for [...]