American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2026
Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 42 members who constitute the 2026 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding [...]
Vote in the AASM Leadership Election
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) invites all eligible voting members to participate in the 2026 - 2027 leadership election. Online voting will be open Mar. 5- 27. Last fall AASM announced a call for nominations for [...]
Talking Sleep | Are Hypnotics Safe in Untreated OSA? Insights for Clinicians
Season 8 | Episode 3 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Mark Boulos, Dr. Khullar, and Dr. Mak for an in‑depth discussion on a topic that has challenged clinicians for decades: Are [...]
Montage 2026, issue one — 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, our clinical features address questions many clinicians are navigating now. Dr. Judith Owens provides [...]
Polysomnography-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease: How much muscle is too much muscle?
By Donald L. Bliwise, PhD, FAASM Synucleinopathies are a family of neurodegenerative conditions that have as their hallmark pathologic feature the deposition of a misfolded protein, alpha synuclein, throughout the central and autonomic nervous systems. Parkinson’s disease (PD) [...]
Melatonin for pediatric insomnia: Promise or peril?
By Judith A. Owens, MD, MPH Anyone involved in sleep medicine and in treating children and adolescents with insomnia has inevitably encountered melatonin as the “drug of choice” for families over the past 10 years, often administered without [...]
Legal issues for the sleep practitioner
By Ramesh Sachdeva, MD, PhD, JD This article is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Please discuss any legal issues related to your situation with your attorney. The clinical practice of sleep medicine intersects with [...]
Coding Quarterly: E-visits in health care
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee Electronic physician visits, commonly called e-visits, are an increasingly important part of modern health care delivery. Unlike scheduled telehealth video appointments or quick virtual check-ins, e-visits use a structured, asynchronous digital [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 28, 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. Register for SLEEP 2026 postgraduate courses Enhance your expertise at SLEEP 2026! Postgraduate courses [...]
CMS announces moratorium on new DMEPOS supplier enrollment
On Feb. 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a notice announcing a nationwide, six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers in Medicare. The moratorium, effective [...]
Americans are ‘doomscrolling’ at bedtime, prioritizing screen time over sleep
Many Americans wind down their day with a scroll through the latest headlines, and that nightly habit may be taking a toll on their rest. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 21, 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. FDA approves Wakix for cataplexy The FDA approved Harmony Biosciences’ supplemental new drug application [...]
FDA approves Wakix for cataplexy in pediatric narcolepsy
On Feb. 17, 2026, Harmony Biosciences announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a supplemental new drug application for Wakix (pitolisant) tablets to treat cataplexy in children ages 6 years and older with narcolepsy. About Wakix [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 14, 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. Attend the AASM Kick Off to SLEEP 2026 Join us for a networking reception [...]
Case Study of the Month – February 2026
What began as a curious nighttime sound in a toddler’s bedroom evolved into a persistent and unsettling pattern that followed a child into middle childhood. An 8-year-old boy presents with years of rhythmic head rolling and humming during [...]
Talking Sleep | Wearable Sleep Tech: Clinical Use and Best Practices
Season 8 | Episode 2 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes three members of the World Sleep Society's consumer health technology task force—Dr. Michael Chee from Singapore, who chaired the task force; Dr. [...]
Sleep experts urge adoption of permanent standard time to protect public health as Americans prepare to ‘spring forward’
DARIEN, IL — Americans are preparing to “spring forward” on Sunday, March 8, despite evidence that seasonal time changes and living on daylight saving time negatively impact human health and safety. While political discourse continues, data show the majority [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 7, 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. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q4 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report [...]
Congress ends partial government shutdown and extends telehealth flexibilities and the work GPCI floor through 2027
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which ended the recent partial government shutdown, Congress extended several Medicare telehealth flexibilities through Dec. 31, 2027. These policies, originally introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency, were set to [...]
AASM joins coalition urging CMS to protect telehealth flexibility for virtual-only providers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently joined dozens of national health care organizations in a sign-on letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging continued flexibility in provider location reporting for telehealth and virtual-only clinicians. [...]
JCSM relaunch reflects two decades of growth and change
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is now publishing under the Springer Nature imprint, marking a new chapter for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s clinical journal and the latest step in a 20-year evolution. The partnership places [...]
Talking Sleep | Central Sleep Apnea Treatment: New AASM Guidelines
Season 8 | Episode 1 In this season 8 premiere of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes three members of the AASM guideline committee—Dr. Rami Khayat, Professor and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2025, Q4
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 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 31, 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. AASM call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and [...]
Lights, camera, sleep! Enter the 2026 AASM High School Video Contest
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is excited to kick off the 2026 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. This annual event invites teens to get creative, share their voice, and help others understand why sleep [...]