AASM invites public comments on revised quality measure set for narcolepsy
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is seeking public comments on the proposed revisions to the narcolepsy quality measure set, originally published in 2015, which is currently undergoing measure maintenance. The public comment period will be open for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 8, 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. SLEEP attendance soars in Houston The 2024 edition of the SLEEP annual meeting of [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. Eric Olson as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Eric J. Olson became the 39th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Olson assumed the role during SLEEP 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 1, 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. AASM introduces new strategic plan The AASM has posted online our new three-year strategic [...]
Prorated dues for 2024 now available
Whether you're looking to network, learn, or grow, membership is designed to provide maximum value and exclusive development. Now is a great time to join at a reduced rate for 2024 and experience the best that AASM has [...]
Talking Sleep | Hiding in plain sight: The importance of a SOREMP on PSG
Season 6 | Episode 11 DR. ALYSSA CAIRNS, GUEST Despite having more treatment options than ever before, narcolepsy remains significantly underdiagnosed. Is there a potential clue on the polysomnogram (PSG) that we are overlooking? Dr. Alyssa Cairns and [...]
AASM introduces new strategic plan for 2024 – 2027
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) posted online our new three-year strategic plan for 2024 – 2027. The plan will support the AASM’s ongoing mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. The [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 25, 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. A new era of AASM accreditation is here AASM is introducing a new service-based [...]
View sleep medicine data from 2022 CMS Quality Payment Program Experience Report
On May 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Experience Report. The purpose of this document is to provide data specific to sleep medicine providers as it relates to [...]
CMS updates its ‘National Quality Strategy’
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted, “Quality in Motion: Acting on the CMS National Quality Strategy.” The “CMS National Quality Strategy” consists of four main priority areas: equity and engagement, outcomes and alignment, safety and [...]
FTC issues final rule limiting non-compete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a crucial decision regarding non-compete clauses, issuing a non-compete clause final rule that will restrict their enforcement, particularly in the for-profit sector. This ruling, stemming from a proposed rule published in the [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Susan Harding
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Susan M. Harding, MD, FAASM, who was named the 2024 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of [...]
A new era of AASM accreditation is here
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is introducing a new service-based accreditation model and updated Standards for Accreditation, which will take effect in January 2025. Based on feedback from members and accredited programs, this accreditation model provides greater [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 18, 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. AASM announces 2024 award recipients Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 AASM awards: [...]
Talking Sleep | The Philips consent decree and the path forward
Season 6 | Episode 10 DRS. PETER GAY, ANEESA DAS, AND ROBERT OWENS, GUESTS After nearly three years, the Department of Justice and the Food and Drug Administration have finally agreed to the terms of a consent decree [...]
FDA clears Oxevision sleep monitoring
On May 14, 2024, Oxehealth announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its contactless patient monitoring platform, Oxevision. About Oxevision Oxevision is sleep monitoring software that assesses video footage collected by a camera. It is an activity monitor designed [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2024 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2024 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 3, during the plenary session [...]
New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
DARIEN, IL — In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 11, 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. From the President: James A. Rowley, MD In 2024 the AASM has launched and [...]
AASM announces 2024 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2024 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand why sleep is important to [...]
AASM initiatives continue to advance sleep care in 2024
In 2024 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched and continued a variety of initiatives to support our members, advance sleep and circadian care, and address ongoing challenges in the sleep field. Here are brief updates on [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2024 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2024 AASM leadership election, including Anita Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, FAASM, who was elected as the 2024 – 2025 president-elect, and Fariha [...]
Masimo receives FDA clearance for Stork infant monitoring system
On May 6, 2024, Masimo announced it received FDA approval of Stork, its baby monitoring system that provides parents and caregivers visual and audible alarms if an infant’s pulse rate (PR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings fall outside of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 4, 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. Second AASM-certified autoscoring software Congratulations to EnsoData, which has earned stage-specific autoscoring software certification [...]
Physician practice input is needed by June 30 to help inform accurate physician payment
A national survey of physician practices led by the American Medical Association (AMA) is underway, and the AASM urges your cooperation with this effort. The objective of The Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is to gather accurate data on [...]