Your official guide for center resources
Whether you are opening a new sleep center or you’re an old pro, these center management resources from the AASM are essential for every sleep center.
SLEEP 2014 abstracts: Get published, win awards and influence the field
You are invited to submit an abstract for SLEEP 2014. Reminder: abstract submissions are being accepted from now through December 16, 2013.
Space is limited for the 2014 Sleep Medicine Trends course
Learn from leaders in the sleep medicine field by attending the Sleep Medicine Trends 2014: Emerging Clinical and Business Topics course on February 21-23, 2014 at the historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.
Teens encouraged to share sleep stories in ASMF High School Video Contest
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2014 ASMF High School Video Contest. This contest is a nationwide creative challenge to young filmmakers to tell a story that helps us shine a light on the effects of sleep disorders and insufficient sleep.
Study links sleep to mood disturbance and poor quality of life in obese
A new study shows that poor sleep quality is strongly associated with mood disturbance and lower quality of life among people with extreme obesity.
Circadian timing may give edge to West Coast NFL teams in night games
A new analysis of National Football League results suggests that the body’s natural circadian timing gives a performance advantage to West Coast teams when they play East Coast teams at night.
Hypnogram: Happy Thanksgiving
As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, I want to thank you for your continued support and involvement as an AASM member. I am especially grateful to those of you who volunteer your time and contribute your expertise by serving on an AASM committee, section or task force.
AHRQ includes sleep in sample health assessment for primary care practices
A new toolkit from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides resources to help primary care physicians and staff assess the health status and health risks of patients.
NFL teams on West Coast may have circadian edge in night games
A new analysis of National Football League results suggests that the body’s natural circadian timing may give a performance advantage to West Coast teams in games against East Coast teams that start after 8 p.m. Eastern time.
INCOSACT launches new web portal for clinical trials of sleep apnea and CVD
The International Collaboration of Sleep Apnea Cardiovascular Trialists (INCOSACT) Steering Committee is pleased to announce the opening of a web portal to promote international collaboration in designing, conducting and analyzing clinical trials of sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
HHS extends enrollment for Jan. 1 coverage by eight days; 2015 open enrollment delayed
>The Obama administration announced that it would give consumers an additional eight days to enroll in coverage through the health insurance exchanges that begins Jan. 1.
Shop the AASM Cyber Monday Sale
Save 15 percent on all digital products at the AASM online store on Cyber Monday. Use your 2013 CME money and shop early—this offer will only last from 12:00am – 11:59pm CT on Monday, Dec. 2. Preview the AASM online store today.
Avoid PQRS penalties – new savings
Now is the best time to submit your 2013 PQRS measures through the AASM PQRSwizard
Sleep Medicine Trends 2014 – register today
Leaders in the sleep medicine field will converge on February 21-23, 2014 at the historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona for this two-and-a-half-day meeting: Sleep Medicine Trends 2014: Emerging Clinical and Business Topics.
New video previews AASM children’s storybook apps
The AASM’s new storybook apps are a fun way to educate children about sleep. A new preview video on the AASM website provides a quick look at the fun.
FAA to require sleep apnea testing for obese pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new policy that will require obese pilots to be evaluated by a board certified sleep specialist. Under the new rule, aviation medical examiners will calculate the BMI of all pilots and air traffic control specialists.
Free resource helps sleep centers share AASM children’s apps with patients
Recently the AASM launched two free interactive apps to help children learn about the importance of sleep. Let your patients know about these fun and educational storybooks by printing the full-color children’s sleep apps poster for display in your waiting room or office.
Concern surrounds reimbursement rate of ACA state exchange health plans
It is unclear how much physicians will be reimbursed by health insurance plans offered through the state exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reports Kaiser Health News.
Study examines frequency and type of adverse events during in-lab polysomnography
A Mayo Clinic study found that adverse events during polysomnography were relatively uncommon, with an event occurring on average once for every 623 PSGs. The most common adverse events were cardiac in nature (29.3%), with a majority involving acute chest pain.
HHS web conference to report on Healthy People 2020 sleep health progress
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites the public to register for a web conference reviewing the progress of select Healthy People 2020 objectives in the Respiratory Diseases and Sleep Health Topic Areas.
CMS announces January implementation of ordering/referring provider edits
In March, the AASM reported that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) planned to implement edits resulting in claims denial if the ordering or referring provider is not enrolled in Medicare.
Apply to participate in the 2014 Young Investigator Research Forum
The application process for the 2012 AASM Young Investigator Research Forum must be completed by Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. The forum will provide young investigators the opportunity for collegial interaction with established senior faculty members across the broad spectrum of clinical sleep research, as well as NIH scientific and program officers. Please visit the AASM website to download the application for the 2012 Young Investigator Research Forum.
SLEEP 2014 submission deadlines approaching
You are invited to submit an abstract or session proposal for SLEEP 2014. Session submissions (including Brown Bag Report cases) will be accepted until December 2, 2013 and abstract submissions will be accepted until December 16, 2013.
Register today for Sleep Medicine Trends 2014
Leaders in the sleep medicine field will converge on February 21-23, 2014 at the historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona for this two-and-a-half-day meeting: Sleep Medicine Trends 2014: Emerging Clinical and Business Topics.
You can help shape the outlook of sleep medicine
Your membership dues help support the AASM Political Action Committee (PAC). This bi-partisan committee works to promote the value of sleep medicine and spread our message of quality patient sleep care.