Encourage teen patients to enter the ASMF 2015 high school video contest
AASM members can help the American Sleep Medicine Foundation promote the 2015 ASMF Sleep Story High School Video Contest. High school students in the U.S. who submit an original video highlighting the importance of sleep will compete for a grand prize of $500 along with $500 for their school
Sleepless in America to be broadcast on National Geographic Channel on Nov. 30
Mark your calendars for the Nov. 30 premiere of Sleepless in America, a new film that will be broadcast at 8 p.m. EST on the National Geographic Channel. Produced in a partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the program explores sleep science and describes the serious health consequences of insufficient sleep.
CMS finalizes payment and policies for sleep medicine
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the display copy of the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which reflects updates to payment policies and rates for services billed on or after January 1, 2015.
Help Build the Future of Sleep Medicine by Contributing to the AASM PAC
Medicare patients deserve adequate sleep apnea screenings, and a well-funded AASM PAC is the only way to realize this goal. The Seniors Sleep Campaign calls on Congress to pass the bi-partisan cosponsored bill H.R. 4695, which would introduce a sleep apnea screening to the Welcome to Medicare physician visit.
Q4 Quarterly Product Catalog – save big and earn CME today
Save on all AASM Online Learning Modules by ordering through the Q4 Product Catalog today. CME is available for all modules including bundles for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Interpreting & Treating Sleep Disorders. Purchase your online learning modules through the Quarterly Product Catalog order form or call the AASM National Office. Discounted pricing is not available through the AASM Online Store.
Your membership is needed to forge a Foundation for Our Future
Renew your membership today and join us in celebrating the AASM’s 40th anniversary in 2015. Your membership helps to ensure that your profession remains viable, as the AASM works to reconfigure the field of sleep medicine for this new era of patient-centered, value-based care. Renewing your membership will only take a few moments, but will help us make a difference in the year ahead.
New AAA traffic safety report highlights deadly impact of drowsy driving
A new report issued Nov. 3 by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that drowsy driving causes an average of 6,400 fatal crashes on U.S. roads each year. The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project urges drivers to keep our roads safe by staying “Awake at the Wheel.”
Study links insomnia to increased risk of motor vehicle deaths
A study in the November issue of SLEEP suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of healthy sleep for public health and safety, notes the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
Insomnia increases risk of motor vehicle deaths, other fatal injuries
New research suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of the “Sleep Well, Be Well” campaign of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
American Hospital Association releases education on Ebola
The American Hospital Association has developed an Ebola Education Package for healthcare providers and institutions to disseminate as they see fit.
Purchase this ICSD-3: the essential reference in sleep
The ICSD-3 is the authoritative clinical text for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is available in a convenient bundled format. The ICSD-3 Print/Online Bundle is available to AASM members for only $130. Purchase the most up-to-date text for sleep medicine professionals through the AASM online store today.
Online Learning Modules on sale through the AASM Quarterly Product Catalog
Save big on all AASM Online Learning Modules for Staff and Physicians in the Q4 Product Catalog. Inside you will find discounts on all online learning modules including Sleep Medicine Trends 2014, and a variety of topics like Sleep Center Management & Reimbursement and Interpreting & Managing Sleep Disorders. CME is available for all modules. Purchase your online learning modules through the Quarterly Product Catalog order form or call the AASM National Office. Discounted pricing is not available through the AASM Online Store.
Help build the future of sleep medicine by renewing your membership
Renew your membership for 2015 and help the AASM pursue initiatives to shape how we practice sleep medicine in the years ahead.
USPSTF invites public comment on draft obesity research plan
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force invites physicians and researchers to submit public comments on a draft research plan to form the basis for a systematic literature evaluation on Obesity and Interventions for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents. The draft research plan is available for review and public comment until Nov. 19, 2014.
Study funded by ASMF discovers a novel role for REM sleep
A study in the Oct. 29 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience demonstrates a novel role for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in human memory formation and highlights a significant cognitive consequence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Study of veterans examines race and CPAP adherence
A study in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that race-ethnicity may moderate the relationship between continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence and some functional outcomes of sleep. The study involved 227 veterans with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to the authors, longitudinal studies of diverse patients with OSA are needed to replicate these findings.
NTSB confirms role of sleep apnea in deadly train accident
Earlier this week the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that the probable cause of the December 2013 derailment of a Metro-North train in Bronx, New York, “was the engineer’s noncompliance with the 30-mph speed restriction because he had fallen asleep due to undiagnosed severe obstructive sleep apnea exacerbated by a recent circadian rhythm shift required by his work schedule.”
AASM urges Congress to restore NIH funding
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has joined other members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research in signing a letter that urges Congress to restore funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pre-sequestration levels.
Sleep Medicine Trends 2015 keynote lecture is on quality measures
Join the AASM in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 20-22, 2015 to hear Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, AASM President, present a keynote lecture on Implementing Quality Measures into Your Practice. Dr. Morgenthaler will discuss the AASM’s Quality Measures Project and describe how to implement quality metrics into your sleep practice.
Submit Your Abstract or Session Proposal for SLEEP 2015
Researchers and clinicians may submit abstracts and session proposals for SLEEP 2015. The submission period begins Friday, Oct. 31. Submit your abstract for an oral or poster presentation by Dec. 15 to discuss your findings with experts sleep clinicians and researchers from around the globe. Submit a session before the proposal deadline of Dec. 1 to influence the content of the scientific sessions at SLEEP 2015.
Scoring Manual v2.1 – Renew your subscription today
Renew your subscription to the AASM Scoring Manual v2.1 today for only $25. With multi-platform digital access, and the ability to purchase a printed version once subscribed, the Scoring Manual is the essential sleep scoring resource for sleep medicine professionals. Renew your Scoring Manual subscription today to maintain uninterrupted access through 2015.
Prepare for the transition to ICD-10 with AASM Sleep Medicine Crosswalk
Are you ready for the Oct. 1, 2015 transition to ICD-10? The AASM ICD-9 to ICD-10 Sleep Medicine Crosswalk will help you gain a working knowledge of the ICD-10 codes it go into effect. Purchase your copy of the AASM ICD-9 to ICD-10 Sleep Medicine Crosswalk in the AASM online store today and ensure your codes are accurate ahead of the transition.
Invest in the future of sleep medicine by renewing your membership
Sleep medicine professionals: support the future of your careers and help the AASM celebrate 40 years of advancing sleep medicine by renewing your membership today. The U.S. health care system is changing and the AASM and its members must work together to ensure that the sleep medicine field remains viable. With your help and support, we can reconfigure the field of sleep medicine and ensure a future in our profession. Renew your membership today and invest in the future of your career and passion, sleep medicine.
Tests can measure improved vigilance after CPAP therapy for sleep apnea
A new study from Finland reports that the Oxford Sleep Resistance Test (OSLER) and the multiple unprepared reaction time (MURT) test are practical and reliable tools for measuring improvement in vigilance due to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in professional drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
2014 PQRSwizard – Earn incentives and avoid penalties
Registration is now open for the 2014 PQRSwizard quality measure reporting program. PQRSwizard is a CMS-approved registry which allows providers to successfully participate in Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting Program (PQRS). Reporting in 2014 is even more important than in previous years. Providers who successfully report quality data in 2014 will earn a 0.5 percent incentive on all Medicare Part B billing. Successful 2014 reporting also guarantees that providers will avoid a 2.0 percent penalty on all Medicare Part B billing in 2016.