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).
Nancy A. Collop, MD, Receives Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award
On June 8, 2015, Nancy A. Collop, MD, received the Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Michael J. Twery, PhD, Receives Mark O. Hatfield Award
On June 8, 2015, Michael J. Twery, PhD, received the Mark O. Hatfield Public Policy or Advocacy Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
New reports help patients understand the limits of sleeping pills for insomnia
Two new reports developed in a collaboration between the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Consumer Reports will give patients and the public a better understanding of sleeping pills for insomnia.
Study suggests that sleep problems are influenced by race and ethnicity
A study published in the June issue of SLEEP found that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea occur more frequently among racial/ethnic minorities.
Annual telehealth consultations to reach 158 million by 2020
Telehealth video consultation sessions are projected to increase from 19.7 million in 2014 to 158.4 million per year by 2020, according to a new report from market intelligence firm Tractica.
Sleep duration consensus statement receives national media coverage
Across the country media outlets have been reporting on the recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult, based on the joint consensus statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society that was published in the June issues of SLEEP and the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
AASM PAC update: Become a sleep advocate
The 3rd annual AASM PAC Breakfast, held at SLEEP 2015 in Seattle, convened as a resounding success. Each year the breakfast has become bigger and better than the last.
NHLBI seeks health disparities research projects that increase guideline-based care
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has issued the funding opportunity announcement.
AASM congratulates 2015 Young Investigator Award recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 2015 AASM Young Investigator Award recipient and the three honorable mention designees, each of whom was honored for presenting outstanding research in Seattle at SLEEP 2015.
Encourage colleagues to join AASM and save over $70 on membership
As an active AASM member, we encourage you to invite your colleagues to join membership in an effort to sustain the foundation of the association dedicated to advancing your career and profession.
NEW! 2015 AASM educational slide sets
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has updated its educational slide sets, making them easily accessible by putting all 11 sleep topics on individual flash drives. These slide sets serve as the foundation for a teaching curriculum on recognizing and treating sleep disorders.