Oral appliance therapy clinical guideline published jointly by AASM and AADSM
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) have published a new clinical practice guideline for oral appliance therapy, which updates the practice parameters that the AASM published in 2006.
MOC: Engaging the ABPN and ABFM
Recently the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced that its diplomates who are certified in a subspecialty will no longer need to maintain underlying certification. This positive change was welcome news for the 3,600 internists who are certified in sleep medicine, and it was a hopeful sign for many of the rest of us.
AASM and AADSM issue new joint clinical practice guideline for oral appliance therapy
In the first official joint guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), oral appliance therapy is recommended for the treatment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are intolerant of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or prefer alternate therapy.
Some sleep medications may increase respiratory failure risk in COPD patients
The use of benzodiazepine receptor agonists was a significant risk factor for respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sleep deprivation reduces psychological effects of trauma exposure
A study in the July issue of the journal SLEEP shows that one night of total sleep deprivation reduces emotional effect and intrusive memories following experimental trauma.
Medicare Telehealth Parity Act introduced in U.S. House
On Tuesday, July 7, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015 (H.R. 2948) was introduced in the House of Representatives.
Deadline to vote on proposed Bylaws revisions is Monday, July 13
In the past two weeks, email messages from American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson have been sent to all voting members of the AASM.
Is your AASM contact information up-to-date?
Keeping your contact information fully up-to-date is essential to stay current with updates from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
ASMF announces call for applications for Focused Projects Awards
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation has announced a call for applications for the 2015 Focused Projects Award.
Deadline for ASMF Strategic Research Award applications is Monday, July 13
Applications for the 2015 American Sleep Medicine Foundation Strategic Research Award must be received by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 13.
Register now: 100% sleep-focused board reviews are available
This fall the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is offering two courses with one common goal – to deliver a premier sleep medicine review for board certification.
New! Home Sleep Apnea Testing Reference Manual
Now available from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the Home Sleep Apnea Testing Reference Manual.
Nominate keynote speakers and invited lecturers for SLEEP 2016
Submit your recommendations for speakers for SLEEP 2016.
CMS and AMA release new ICD-10 resources
Early this week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) released new FAQs and resources to address provider concerns about The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10).
Economic analysis compares costs of home sleep apnea testing and in-lab PSG
A study published in the July issue of the journal SLEEP involved a cost-minimization analysis from the payer and provider perspectives.
October is just around the corner: Plan now for ICD-10 transition!
ICD-10 diagnostic codes will be required on all claims starting October 1, 2015.
High deductible health plans: a looming health care crisis
On June 25, 2015, the Supreme Court’s decision in the King v. Burwell case preserved income-based federal health care subsidies authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Americans who are purchasing health insurance through federal and state-operated exchanges. However, rising health insurance premiums and the increasing prevalence of high deductible health plans are threatening patient access to quality health care.
Open Payments release includes transaction records for 607,000 physicians
On June 30, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published complete Open Payments data for transfers of value made in 2014 from drug and device manufacturers to health care providers including physicians and teaching hospitals.
MOC Update: ABIM eliminates requirement for underlying certification
On July 1, 2015, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced that diplomates certified in sleep medicine will no longer need to maintain underlying certification in internal medicine or another ABIM subspecialty in order to remain certified in sleep medicine. The announcement follows nearly a year of advocacy by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
AASM Scoring Manual: Update includes new infant sleep staging and home sleep apnea testing rules
On July 1, 2015, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released Version 2.2 of the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, the definitive reference for standardized sleep monitoring and scoring.
Study links job stress and disturbed sleep in a reciprocal relationship
A study in the July issue of SLEEP suggests that high work demands impact sleep, and disturbed sleep increases job strain in a reciprocal relationship.
Study suggests that a causal pathway may link job stress and sleep disturbances
A new study suggests that there may be a reciprocal, causal pathway between job strain and disturbed sleep, implying that interventions to treat sleep problems may improve work satisfaction.
Membership vote on AASM Bylaws revisions to begin June 29
On Monday, June 29, all regular, fellow and emeritus AASM members will be sent an email from President Nathaniel Watson, MD, containing directions on how to review the Bylaws and vote on proposed changes.
Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., MD, Receives Excellence in Education Award
On June 8, 2015, Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., MD, received the Excellence in Education Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Carole L. Marcus Receives William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award
On June 8, 2015, Carole L. Marcus, MBBCh, received the William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).