Talking Sleep | Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans
Season 7 | Episode 15 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Greg Burek, a psychiatrist and former Marine, and Dr. Dmitriy Kogan, associate professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin [...]
AASM introduces new patient-reported outcome tool for sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 23, 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. Treatment of central sleep apnea in adults Now available as an accepted paper [...]
Nox launches self-applied PSG solution in U.S.
On August 14, 2025, Nox Medical announced the U.S. launch of the Nox SAS solution, an advanced EEG technology that enables polysomnography (PSG) testing in any setting. About Nox SAS Nox SAS, short for self-applied somnography, is a [...]
Worried and wired: What’s keeping America awake
DARIEN, IL - If your mind is racing when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals what’s currently weighing on Americans’ minds – job worries, finances, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 16, 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. Dr. Robert Pearl to present keynote address At Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, Dr. Robert [...]
Nyxoah receives FDA approval for Genio system
On Aug. 8, 2025, Nyxoah announced that the FDA approved the Genio system for a subset of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) between 15 and 65. About Genio [...]
AASM continues advocacy for extended telehealth flexibilities
On Aug. 11, 2025, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine joined more than 340 organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders to request that Medicare beneficiaries maintain continued access to telehealth services, beyond when flexibilities are set [...]
Case Study of the Month – August 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for August is about a 6-y-old boy who was transferred from an outside hospital for evaluation of rapid weight gain, OSA, hypoventilation, and episodes of low body temperature. The case was [...]
AASM is accepting abstracts and award entries for Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting abstracts and innovation award entries as part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in-person in Austin, Texas, and livestreamed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. [...]
Start the school year strong with healthy sleep habits
DARIEN, IL – As families prepare for another exciting school year, there's one simple ingredient that can set students up for success: sleep. Quality sleep is the foundation that helps students thrive academically, stay healthy, build strong friendships, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 9, 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. Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine The AASM has released a new position statement [...]
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 [...]