AASM signs on to AMA letter for MACRA reform
The AASM signed on to an American Medical Association letter urging Congress to reform the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), emphasizing the growing unsustainability of the current Medicare physician payment system and the necessity for policy changes [...]
AASM to attend upcoming NMA meeting
Come see us at the National Medical Association’s (NMA) annual convention and scientific assembly. We will have two tables on the 3rd Floor of the New York Hilton Midtown. The AASM Foundation will be promoting our programs and meeting [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 20, 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. Inspire FAQs: Field corrective action Inspire posted responses to frequently asked questions about the [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep technology for insomnia
Season 6 | Episode 14 DRS. SHALINI PARUTHI AND SACHIN SHAH, GUESTS As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, the subset of sleep-related technology continues to expand. The AASM Emerging Technology committee continues to assess [...]
Quality Payment Program exception applications are available for 2024
On June 25, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a reminder that the 2024 Quality Payment Program (QPP) exception applications are available through Dec. 31, 2024, at 8 p.m. EST. There are two types of [...]
Americans opting for ‘sleep divorce’ to accommodate a bed partner
Sleep is a vital component of our health and well-being, yet many bed partners find themselves struggling to get a good night's rest due to incompatible sleep habits. A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 13, 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. Inspire recalls device due to defect Inspire Medical Systems is recalling its Inspire IV [...]
Case Study of the Month – July 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for July is about a 28-year-old female presenting to the clinic with new-onset sleep complaints, decreased appetite, and weight gain. The patient recently started a new job with frequent overseas travel. The case [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 6, 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. Practice expense & physician work coding This edition of “Coding Quarterly” from the AASM [...]
Coding for oximetry to capture both practice expense and physician work
This edition of Coding Quarterly highlights appropriate coding for oximetry to capture both practice expense and physician work as well as review of evaluation and management (E/M) coding.Coding scenarioMr. Smith, an established patient, was recently diagnosed with severe sleep [...]
Talking Sleep | Key considerations when implementing an RPM program
Season 6 | Episode 13 DRS. CHARLES BAE AND GABRIELA DE BRUIN, GUESTS Remote patient monitoring codes have been active for a number of years. These have largely been used to monitor blood glucose levels via a continuous [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2024, Q2
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 29, 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. FDA approves Wakix for pediatric narcolepsy Harmony Biosciences announced that the FDA has approved [...]
Webinar will examine Noridian audits of repeat sleep studies
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is hosting the members only webinar, “Noridian TPE Audits: Necessity of Repeat Sleep Studies,” Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The webinar will provide critical information on [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 22, 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. NEJM: Tirzepatide for OSA and obesity A study published Friday in the New England [...]
Talking Sleep | Reimbursement and clinical use of actigraphy
Season 6 | Episode 12 DR. PAUL RAYMOND, GUEST The Actiwatch is a popular actigraphy device that is no longer sold or supported by Philips. Its discontinuation coincided with the launch of the AASM’s “Act on Actigraphy” campaign, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 15, 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. Centers reach 40-year accreditation milestone During the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting, the AASM recognized [...]
Read Montage magazine issue two of 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where our members take center stage, sharing their expertise and insights into a variety of topics. In this edition, Dr. Bhanu Kolla outlines what clinicians need to know about cannabis and sleep [...]
Survey shows 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
DARIEN, IL – In a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12% of Americans said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Thursday, June 20, is the 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held by the [...]
Viewpoints: Cannabis and sleep disorders – What clinicians need to know
By Bhanu Prakash Kolla, MD, FRCPsych The term cannabis refers to all the products that are derived from the cannabis sativa/indica plants. The dried extract of the cannabis plant is commonly referred to as marijuana, and it contains over [...]
Sleeping on the job: An insight into sleep challenges among medical students
By Aesha M. Jobanputra, MD Medical students often grapple with demanding schedules, leading to potential sleep deprivation and/or restriction and its associated risks. The medicine clerkship tends to be one of the longer clinical rotations, with students required to [...]
Updates to Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test protocols for children
By Kiran Maski, MD The onset of central disorders of hypersomnolence, such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), often occurs before age 18 years. Early diagnosis is critical for children and adolescents because untreated symptoms can affect their academic [...]
Unraveling the mysteries of sleep forensics
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the intricate landscape of forensic medicine, where every case presents a unique puzzle, one area stands out for its complexity and intrigue: sleep forensics. Michel Cramer Bornemann, MD, shares his insights and experiences [...]
Senate Finance Committee posts white paper on physician payment reform
On May 17, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee posted a white paper on physician payment reform, highlighting areas of interest that are largely aligned with those recommended for consideration by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), American Medical [...]
Case Study of the Month – June 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for June is about a 6-week-old female presenting to the emergency department with increased fussiness, decreased oral intake, and increased work of breathing. Upon arrival, the patient was intubated for acute respiratory [...]