Montage 2026, issue two — Now available
Each issue of Montage brings together clinical insight, practical guidance, and member perspectives that reflect the evolving practice of sleep medicine. In this issue, we highlight where the field is headed, how innovation is reshaping care, and the [...]
Keeping a healthy degree of AI skepticism: Knowing the metrics that matter and asking the right questions
By Daniel Rongo, MD; Scott Ryals, MD; Mattina A. Davenport, PhD; and Trung Le, PhD, on behalf of the AASM Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into the clinical workflow of sleep [...]
An urgent operational need: Addressing the hidden health crisis of sleep apnea in military and civilian populations
By Alison S. Kole, MD, MPH; Sally Ibrahim, MD; and Kunwar P. Vohra, MD, MBA A recent study published in CHEST has uncovered the staggering impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among active-duty military personnel, revealing health consequences that [...]
E-consultations in sleep medicine
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee As access pressures increase and value-based care models expand, interprofessional electronic consultations (e-consults) have become an important tool for sleep physicians. When properly structured and documented, e-consults allow specialists to provide timely [...]
AASM announces the 2026 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2026 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand the importance of prioritizing [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2026 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2026 election, including Vishesh K. Kapur, MD, MPH, FAASM, who was elected as the 2026 – 2027 president-elect, and Lynn [...]
New survey results explore the complexity of marijuana use and sleep
DARIEN, IL – New survey results from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine explore the complex relationship between marijuana use and sleep. One-third (33%) of adults reported that their sleep is slightly or significantly better when they use [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 30, 2026
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. Progress, partnership, & the path forward As my term comes to a close, I [...]
Progress, partnership, and the path forward
As my term as AASM president comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on all that we have accomplished together this year. Across clinical care, education, advocacy, and innovation, your engagement and dedication have [...]
2024 Quality Payment Program participation and performance results summary
On May 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the 2024 Quality Payment Program (QPP) participation and performance results. In previous years, this was called the QPP Experience Report. This document provides data specific to sleep [...]
2026 MIPS Value Pathway registration open
On May 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs) registration window is open for the 2026 performance year. All entities that wish to report an MVP [...]
Case Study of the Month – May 2026
The AASM Case Study of the Month for May is about a 51-year-old man that presents with severe daytime sleepiness that began shortly after a concussion with brief loss of consciousness. He now sleeps up to 14 hours [...]
Coalition for Permanent Standard Time urges Congress to strip permanent daylight time language from H.R. 7389
DARIEN, IL – The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time today called on Congress to remove language from H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, that would advance permanent daylight saving time nationwide. The proposal, drawn from the Sunshine [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 23, 2026
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 resource to navigate claims denials The AASM has released the Sleep Medicine Claims [...]
New AASM resource to help members navigate sleep medicine claims denials with confidence
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released a new members-only resource to support clinicians and practice teams in addressing one of the most persistent challenges in sleep medicine: claims denials. The Sleep Medicine Claims Denial Navigation Guide [...]
AASM supports federal legislation to strengthen No Surprises Act enforcement
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently joined the American Medical Association Federation and a broad coalition of national physician organizations in signing a letter supporting federal legislation to strengthen implementation of the No Surprises Act. In a [...]
House committee advances Sunshine Protection Act with little time for review and debate
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, which the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee advanced to the full House on May 21, as part of an amendment to HR 7389, the Motor [...]
More than a third of menopausal women lose sleep to hot flashes, waking during the night
DARIEN, IL — While sleep is essential to health, women face unique challenges to getting quality sleep across key life stages. According to new survey results from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than a third of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 16, 2026
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. The case for later school start times Members of the AASM Public Safety Committee [...]
AASM updates accreditation standards related to equipment maintenance
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has approved a minor update to its Standards for Accreditation, which will take effect June 1, 2026. The AASM Board of Directors revised the Standards for Accreditation to remove barriers with limited [...]
Proposed changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System
A new legislative proposal was submitted to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the American Medical Association to reform the current Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and transition to a [...]
Quality Payment Program announcements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released several updates related to the Quality Payment Program, including exception applications, extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policies, and the Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period. Exception applications On May 5, CMS [...]
Talking Sleep | Community PAP Therapy: Engineering Better Sleep Apnea Care
Season 8 | Episode 8 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes David Messerschmitt, a retired computer and signal processing engineer, and Stuart Crisp, a retired process control engineer and educator, to discuss patient-facing [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 9, 2026
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. Dr. Kannan Ramar receives JCSM award The AASM congratulates past president Kannan Ramar, [...]
AASM urges stronger enforcement of the No Surprises Act
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently joined the American Medical Association and dozens of national medical specialty societies in signing onto a letter to federal agencies calling for stronger enforcement and improved implementation of the No Surprises Act. [...]