Job opening at NHLBI is a strategic opportunity for the sleep field
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hiring for a position that offers the sleep field a strategic opportunity to advance sleep and circadian research. We need some of the best and brightest minds in our field to consider applying for this important position.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute seeks candidates for director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the Director, National Center for Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR).
Study links sleep apnea to risk of Parkinson’s disease in women
Women with obstructive sleep apnea were 3.54 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease during a 5-year follow-up period than female patients without OSA, according to a study from Taiwan that is published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Sleep medicine year in review: View 10 of the top headlines and highlights from 2015
The end of 2015 brings to a close an eventful year for the field of sleep medicine that included the introduction by the AASM of new scoring rules, clinical practice guidelines, and a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that was designed specifically for sleep clinicians. Here is a selection of some of the top headlines and highlights from the past year.
Sleep research 2015 year in review: Read the 10 most-viewed papers from JCSM and SLEEP
Numerous studies published in 2015 provided new insights that promoted a better understanding of sleep, sleep disorders and circadian rhythms. The following papers published in 2015 received the most pageviews on the websites of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine and the journal SLEEP.
Study examines impact of technology use on sleep of pre-teens and teens
An Italian study in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that mobile phone use by adolescents and Internet use by preadolescents after 9 p.m. were associated with sleep problems.
Study examines impact of a national specialty e-consultation implementation project
A study published Dec. 14 in the American Journal of Managed Care analyzed a broad-scale implementation by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of outpatient specialty care e-consults within a patient-centered medical home model.
Submit Brown Bag Case Reports for SLEEP 2016 by Friday, Jan. 8
Submit your most challenging cases for discussion at SLEEP 2016 by the Friday, Jan. 8 deadline.
Receive discount when you register for Trends 2016 by Jan. 15
We appreciate our members – so we’re offering $200 in registration discounts for you to uncover the latest in state-of-the-art patient care management, clinical research and business strategy at Sleep Medicine Trends 2016.
Your sleep telemedicine system is now AASM SleepTM
As the New Year approaches, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is introducing a new name for your telemedicine system: Tell A Sleep Doc is now AASM SleepTM.
In Memoriam: Haskell Wexler, director of the documentary “Who Needs Sleep?”
Two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, who also directed the 2006 documentary “Who Needs Sleep?”, died Dec. 27 at the age of 93.
NHLBI invites applications for new R35 investigator award
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for a new R35 funding opportunity that is intended to support a research program, rather than a research project, by providing the primary and most likely sole source of NHLBI funding on individual grant awards.
Analysis shows a decrease in NIH-funded clinical trials
From 2006 to 2014, the number of NIH-funded clinical trials decreased by 24 percent, while the number of industry-funded trials increased by 43 percent, based on data examined according to the first received date.
Competitive bidding rates set nationwide by CMS
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fee schedule for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). suppliers previously unaffected by competitive bidding will see a significant cut to payment for certain equipment, including CPAP.
U.S. spending bill halts two Obamacare taxes
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate teamed together to delay both the Medical Device Tax - a 2.3% tax on certain medical devices - and the Cadillac Tax, a tax on high-end health insurance plans. President Obama signed the bipartisan legislation, stalling the implementation of both taxes by two years.
AASM commends sleep advocates for supporting Zadroga Act
On Dec. 10, the AASM urged members to contact your lawmakers to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, a bill guaranteeing health care for 9/11 first responders. The Zadroga Act, attached to Congress’ new $1.1 trillion dollar spending bill, passed in bipartisan fashion and was promptly signed by President Obama last Friday.
Thankful for you during this holiday season
As another year draws to a close, I want to thank you for your continued support as an American Academy of Sleep Medicine member. While vital for the AASM, your membership also helps unite and strengthen the entire sleep medicine community.
Review examines societal and clinical impact of consumer sleep technologies
Consumer sleep technologies – including mobile device apps and wearable devices - have the potential to both improve and impair collective and individual sleep health, according to a review published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
NIH releases new strategic plan for 2016 – 2020
This week the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2016–2020: Turning Discovery Into Health, which outlines how the agency will capitalize on new opportunities for scientific exploration and address new challenges for human health.
New report describes how telemedicine is being addressed by state legislatures nationwide
More than 200 telehealth-related bills were introduced in 42 state legislatures in 2015, according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
AASM congratulates recipients of 2015 ASMF Focused Projects Awards
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the following individuals who received a Focused Projects Award of up to $20,000 each from the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF).
CMS posts new data to Physician Compare
On Dec. 10 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted 2014 quality data on the Physician Compare website. AASM members are encouraged to review this information to be aware of the quality data patients are now able to access.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority proposes to eliminate coverage for positive airway pressure therapy for adult Medicaid patients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is asking all Oklahoma members to submit comments to a recent proposal from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) that will severely limit Oklahomans from receiving therapeutic sleep care.
Watch the AASM Sleep Telemedicine Webchat video on-demand
American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson and AASM member Dr. Jaspal Singh discussed the importance of telemedicine for the sleep field during an AASM Sleep Telemedicine Webchat on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Watch the recording on the AASM Webchats page.
Complete PQRS reporting by Feb. 26 deadline
This year, let PQRSwizard minimize the stress of your 2015 PQRS Reporting, which must be completed by Feb. 26, 2016.