Talking Sleep | OSA and PLMD
Season 7 | Episode 14 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Gulcin Benbir, professor of neurology and sleep researcher from Turkey, and Dr. Lourdes Del Rosso, sleep physician and professor at UCSF [...]
AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline, “Management of Shift Work Disorder”
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on a draft of a clinical practice guideline on Management of Shift Work Disorder and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 2, 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. Govt to launch health data tracking system The Trump administration is launching a [...]
Support for clinicians affected by Texas weather emergencies
On July 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) policy will apply to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians affected by the recent Texas weather emergencies. Performance [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 26, 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. Submit an abstract for Disruptors 2025 AASM is accepting abstract submissions for Sleep [...]
Inside the excellence: Highlights from the 2025 CMS Quality Conference
AASM staff attended the 2025 CMS Quality Conference (#QualCon25), held on July 1–2. This year’s theme was “Make America Healthy: Improving Health Outcomes Through Prevention, Quality, and Safety.” CMS prioritized key areas including: Chronic disease prevention Advancing artificial intelligence [...]
Talking Sleep | Predicting RBD Phenoconversion via Autonomic Reflex Testing
Season 7 | Episode 13 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Luca Baldelli, a neurologist from the University of Bologna and Treasurer-Elect of the International REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Study Group, to [...]
Apnimed announces positive results from second clinical trial of sleep apnea medication
On July 23, Apnimed announced positive topline results from LunAIRo, the second phase 3 clinical trial of AD109 (aroxybutynin 2.5mg, atomoxetine 75mg) in adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Apnimed previously announced results from its SynAIRgy trial of AD109 [...]
New survey data reveals nearly one-third of Americans engage in a ‘sleep divorce’
DARIEN, IL - It's no secret that good sleep makes for better days and stronger relationships, but how couples get that rest, in the same bed or separately, has Americans talking. According to new survey data from the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 19, 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. CMS proposed rule: Physician fee schedule CMS has released the 2026 Medicare Physician [...]
View sleep medicine data from 2023 CMS Quality Payment Program Experience Report
On July 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Experience Report. This document provides data specific to sleep medicine providers as it relates to Merit-based Incentive Payment System [...]
CMS proposed rule: Physician fee schedule for 2026
On Monday, July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule, which includes potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule, the Quality Payment Program, and [...]
Case Study of the Month – July 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for July is about a 60-year-old female with comorbidities of multiple system atrophy (MSA), hypertension, hypothyroidism, and depression with anxiety presented for sleep evaluation because of complaints of fragmented and nonrestorative [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 12, 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. CMS announces new prior authorization model CMS’s new WISeR Model introduces prior authorization [...]
Talking Sleep | Zolpidem and the Glymphatic System
Season 7 | Episode 12 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla sits down with Dr. Natalie Hauglund to discuss a groundbreaking mouse study on how the popular sleep medication zolpidem affects the brain’s natural [...]
Prepare for CMS’s new Medicare prior authorization model
On June 29, 2025, CMS announced the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, a new payment model under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation targeting waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare fee-for-service. Unlike Medicare Advantage, Medicare [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 5, 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. Register for Sleep Medicine Disruptors Explore the innovations that will change the landscape [...]
FDA clears DeltaWave nasal pillow CPAP mask
In July 2024, REMSleep Holdings received FDA 510(k) clearance for its DeltaWave Nasal Pillow System, a CPAP interface mask designed to improve comfort and airflow for patients undergoing positive airway pressure therapy. About REMSleep’s DeltaWave mask The DeltaWave [...]
AASM responds to MAHA report’s assessment of sleep in children
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine sent a letter to the members of the Make America Healthy Again Commission to provide feedback on sleep-related issues addressed in “The MAHA Report: Make our Children Healthy Again Assessment,” which was [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2025, 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, [...]
Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea patient education resources
Grounded in health literacy and adult learning principles, these obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) education resources are designed to support effective interactions with your patients. Visit the Lilly website to learn more.
How to use and inject Zepbound®
Visit the Lilly website to learn more about how to use, store, and administer Zepbound®, including a video tutorial and graphic on how to inject the medicine. This site can serve as a resource for both patients and health [...]
Zepbound® Prior Authorization Resource Guide
Sleep medicine specialists often ask about how to navigate the prior authorization (PA) process when prescribing Zepbound® for adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This "Zepbound® PA Resource Guide" from Lilly includes a "Zepbound® PA checklist" [...]
AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline, “Combination Treatment for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults”
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on a draft of a clinical practice guideline on Combination Treatment of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 28, 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. Philips patient portal to close June 30 Philips’ U.S. patient portal will close [...]