Final days to submit late-breaking abstracts for SLEEP 2015
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies will be accepting late-breaking abstract submissions until Monday, March 16, 2015, for presentation at SLEEP 2015.
Last chance to submit 2014 PQRS data by March 13
Submit your 2014 PQRS data through PQRSwizard on or before March 13, 2015, to avoid a 2.0 percent CMS penalty in 2016.
NHLBI invites public participation in Strategic Visioning Initiative
This week the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched its Strategic Visioning Initiative, inviting public participation in a strategic visioning process that will shape the scientific priorities for the NHLBI and guide its funding strategies across the entire spectrum of heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases.
Vacation raffle generates support for AASM PAC
The AASM Political Action Committee’s California Dream Vacation raffle successfully raised $1,600 during the 2015 Sleep Medicine Trends course in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Treating sleep apnea with CPAP reduces risk of motor vehicle accidents
A study in the March issue of SLEEP shows that the incidence of motor vehicle accidents was reduced by 70 percent among sleep apnea patients who used continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for an average of at least 4 hours per night.
Risk of motor vehicle accidents is higher in people with sleep apnea
A new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, and this risk is reduced when sleep apnea is treated effectively using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Member Appreciation Week is here – 20% off all products from March 9-13
During member appreciation week, March 9-13, 2015, the AASM will show our appreciation to our members by offering 20% off all products in the online store.
SLEEP 2015: Limited space for postgraduate courses
Reserve your seat by registering for C13: Sleep and Telemedicine: Protocols, Applications and Cases, one of the many ticketed sessions that are selling out quickly for SLEEP 2015.
New report projects continued physician shortage for the next decade
A new report prepared for the Association of American Medical Colleges suggests that the demand for physician services continues to grow faster than supply.
NEW: ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM Comorbid Crosswalk
Educate yourself and prepare for the upcoming coding transition with the convenient new coding reference from the AASM: the ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM Comorbid Crosswalk.
Earn CME from JCSM and SLEEP
AASM members can earn up to 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ each month from both JCSM and the journal SLEEP.
CMS extends EHR meaningful use attestation deadline
In an announcement published Feb. 25, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the deadline to March 20 for Medicare eligible professionals attesting to meaningful use.
Act now to save and avoid CMS penalties in 2016 – CORRECTED
Submit your 2014 PQRS data through PQRSwizard on or before March 13, 2015, to avoid a 2.0 percent CMS penalty in 2016.
Second annual Insomnia Awareness Day is Monday, March 9
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is recognizing Monday, March 9, 2015, as the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day.
FAA issues new sleep apnea protocol for aviation medical examiners
On March 2 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new disease protocol for aviation medical examiners (AMEs) regarding the screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in commercial pilots.
Dr. Francis Collins presents 2016 NIH budget request in House testimony
Now available online is the testimony of National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, who presented the fiscal year (FY) 2016 NIH budget request to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies.
Study examines the natural history of excessive daytime sleepiness
A study in the March issue of SLEEP shows that the incidence of excessive daytime sleepiness after a follow-up period of 7.5 years was 8.2 percent, while its persistence and remission were 38 percent and 62 percent.
Study links sleep apnea to white matter brain damage
Obstructive sleep apnea impairs white matter integrity in vulnerable brain regions, according to a study in the March issue of SLEEP.
Gallup poll links more sleep to higher well-being
New Gallup poll data show that getting more hours of sleep is positively associated with having higher well-being, with the relationship peaking at eight hours.
More sunshine, less sleep: March 9 is second annual Insomnia Awareness Day
To remind those who suffer from chronic insomnia that help is available from the sleep team at a local AASM accredited sleep center, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is recognizing the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day on Monday, March 9.
Download and share Healthy Sleep Project infographics
Help educate patients and the public about the importance of healthy sleep by downloading and sharing infographics developed by the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
Review examines link between sleep apnea and psychiatric disorders
There may be an increased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in people with major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, according to a systematic review in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study links sleep apnea variability to fluid shift
A study in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that intra-individual variability in obstructive sleep apnea severity may be partly explained by day-to-day changes in evening leg fluid volume and overnight rostral fluid shift from the legs to the neck.
Improve your knowledge with the Standards and Guidelines
Stay current with the AASM Standards and Guidelines for the Practice of Sleep Medicine. This resource contains practice parameters, review papers, clinical guidelines and best practice papers and is a convenient resource for any sleep medicine professional.
Exclusive pricing in the Quarterly Product Catalog
Take advantage of discounts offered exclusively in the Quarterly Product Catalog. The Q1 Product Catalog contains tools for educational advancement, opportunities to earn CME and patient education products.