Online MOC modules are now FREE for AASM members
Complimentary access to the AASM Maintenance of Certification modules is now included with your AASM membership!
Register today for the 2015 Sleep Medicine Board Review Course in New Orleans
Move over Mardi Gras – this September 11-13 the AASM parades the Sleep Medicine Board Review Course through the Big Easy. Head to New Orleans for this two and a half-day, 100% sleep focused review.
Keep your accredited facility compliant by renewing your Scoring Manual subscription today
Renew your facility’s 2015 Scoring Manual subscription today to stay compliant with the AASM Standards for Accreditation and keep your staff well-versed on the continuously evolving scoring rules.
Hypnogram: Death, aging and obesity
Recognizing the importance of professional collaboration, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors regularly evaluates opportunities to partner with other organizations to advance our mission to improve sleep health and promote high quality patient centered care. Today I am pleased to provide you with details about three collaborative initiatives addressing the role of sleep and sleep disease in death, aging and obesity.
AASM encourages members to learn more about OSA Death and Near Miss Registry
Members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) are encouraged to learn more about the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Death and Near Miss Registry, which was established through a collaboration between the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) and the Anesthesia Closed Claims Project.
Submit comments on new circadian rhythm guideline by Tuesday, May 12
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is inviting public comment on a draft clinical practice guideline for the treatment of intrinsic circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. The public comment period will be open for 2 weeks beginning Tuesday, April 28, 2015, and ending Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
AASM congratulates new Fellow Members
The AASM is pleased to welcome the following new Fellow Members: Deepa Burman, MD; Hasnaa E. Jalou, MD; Nazi S. Khan, MD; and Jennifer L. Martin, PhD.
Study of narcolepsy patients finds that response to sodium oxybate may take months
A study of narcolepsy patients who were taking sodium oxybate for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy found that a clinically meaningful therapeutic response was achieved in the majority of patients within one to two months.
SLEEP 2015 postgraduate courses: Reserve your seat today!
SLEEP 2015 is fast approaching, and there is no better way to begin your annual meeting experience than by attending one or more of the 14 postgraduate courses on Saturday, June 6, or Sunday, June 7.
Improve your patient education with easy-to-read brochures: Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Help your patients better understand obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring with the AASM’s patient education brochures.
Meta-analysis shows that CPAP improves insulin resistance in sleep apnea patients
An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has a favorable effect on insulin resistance in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients without diabetes, and this improvement appears to occur through mechanisms that are independent of changes in abdominal fat.
AASM thanks Young Investigator Research Forum faculty and attendees
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine thanks the faculty and attendees who made the 7th annual Young Investigator Research Forum a great success. Held April 8 – 10, 2015, in Rockville, Maryland, the AASM forum enabled 30 young investigators to network with AASM senior faculty and National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff while learning more about grant writing and participating in mock grant review sessions.
Gain online access to Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board meeting on April 29
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that the next meeting of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Study links insomnia to impaired work performance in night shift workers
A new study of night shift workers suggests that overnight occupational and cognitive impairment is more strongly correlated to insomnia than it is to sleepiness.
SAVINGS ALERT: Register for SLEEP 2015 by April 22 for maximum discount
The early-bird registration discount for SLEEP 2015 is about to expire. Register for SLEEP 2015 by Wednesday, April 22, for maximum savings on the general session registration fees.
SGR repeal: What physicians need to know
Last week, after years of physician advocacy, a bill repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula was signed into law. Thanks to this new law, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, a 21% cut to physician payment will not be implemented. In addition, the legislation includes a number of new provisions that will help shape payment in years to come.
Registration is now open for the 2015 Sleep Medicine Board Review Course
Join the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) on the banks of the Mississippi for the 2015 Sleep Medicine Board Review Course.
Make your coding transition seamless with new Comorbid Crosswalk
The ICD-9 to ICD-10 Comorbid Crosswalk will help sleep center staff more easily navigate the reimbursement process with codes for common comorbid disorders encountered by sleep physicians, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, COPD and heart failure.
Study links insomnia to work impairment in night shift workers
A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that insomnia is strongly linked to functional and cognitive impairments in night shift workers, while sleepiness appears to make a smaller contribution.
Study links sleep apnea and depression to crash risk among long-haul truck drivers
Long-haul truck drivers diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea were more than three times more likely to be involved in a crash, according to an Australian study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
President Obama signs SGR repeal into law
The wait is over. As expected, President Barack Obama signed the repeal of Medicare’s SGR into law on Thursday, April 16, touting the bill (H.R. 2) as a bi-partisan, common-sense effort.
Donate AASM children’s books to celebrate School Library Month
Show your support for your local school libraries by donating copies of the AASM children’s books in April during School Library Month, which recognizes the valuable role of school librarians in promoting childhood learning.
Physician engagement yields results as Congress passes SGR repeal
In the final hours of last night, the U.S. Senate passed legislation which finally expels Medicare’s irresponsible and broken Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), a measure that has annually threatened the livelihoods of physicians and patient access to care. This landmark legislation, one that protects physicians against a 21% pay cut from Medicare, is proof that when physicians raise their voices, Congress will listen.
Prepare for the sleep medicine certification exam with online learning modules
Start your preparations for the sleep medicine board certification exam with help from the AASM’s Sleep Medicine Board Review online learning modules.
Learn how to market your sleep center to grow a profitable patient base
Guide your center to the path of success with easy-to-understand marketing assistance from the AASM.