Review examines disrupted nighttime sleep in narcolepsy
A new literature review describes a consistent characterization of fragmented nighttime sleep in patients with narcolepsy.
Study evaluates the Nonrestorative Sleep Scale
A study in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that the Nonrestorative Sleep Scale (NSS) is a valid and reliable tool for the assessment of nonrestorative sleep, the subjective feeling that sleep has been insufficiently refreshing.
People with sleep apnea appear more youthful and attractive using CPAP
People with obstructive sleep apnea are perceived to appear more alert, youthful and attractive after adherent use of positive airway pressure therapy, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Now available: Board Review Course Online Learning Modules
Further your preparations for this year’s ABMS exam in Sleep Medicine with AASM online learning modules.
Health care access, affordability and quality differs state by state
According to a report by the Commonwealth Fund, U.S. residents' access to affordable, quality health care varies widely from state to state.
Health care spending contributes to federal deficit
A shortfall to the federal deficit is expected to increase over the long term largely because of increased spending on federal health care programs, according to a budget outlook by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Congratulations to new fellow members of the AASM
Fellow status in the AASM is a unique honor which recognizes special competency in sleep medicine and significant contributions to the field.
Take advantage of free shipping on orders over $200
The AASM now offers FREE shipping on all orders over $200; no promo code required! Just fill your cart to $200 and we will take care of the shipping cost.
New course: Successfully Navigating Reimbursement for Sleep Medicine
Register today for the new AASM fall course, Successfully Navigating Reimbursement for Sleep Medicine, the advanced registration deadline to save is October 2, 2013.
Prepare for the ABIM Sleep Medicine Exam on Oct. 16, 2013
The Sleep Medicine Exam Cram Course offers a concentrated, one-day session where attendees will take an interactive approach to reviewing the topics covered on the exam including sample questions, using an audience response system to poll the attendees and in-depth discussions on correct answers for each question.
CPAP therapy provides beauty sleep for people with sleep apnea
A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are perceived to appear more alert, more youthful and more attractive after at least two months of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Video: AASM on current state of quality measurement for sleep
In a video statement, AASM President-Elect Timothy I. Morganthaler explains how longstanding quality metrics for obstructive sleep apnea pertain to the shift towards home sleep testing and an outcomes-based model of care.
CMS updates the CMS-1500 paper claim form
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new version of the form required for submission of paper claims. CMS will begin to accept the new CMS-1500 form (version 02/12) on January 1, 2014.
Health care spending to increase by just 4.5 percent in 2014
Health care spending is projected to increase by just 4.5 percent in 2014, fueled primarily by changes in the industry intended to bring down costs, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute.
Delaying individual mandate would save $35 billion over 10 years
According to a report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), delaying the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate by one year would cut the federal deficit by $35 billion over the next 10 years.
New savings to help you avoid PQRS penalties
Now is the best time to submit your 2013 PQRS measures through the AASM PQRSwizard. Register today as an individual and the program is $225, but if you register in a group of 10 or more, each individual will receive 10 percent off the AASM PQRSwizard program, 21 or more, each individual will receive 15 percent off!
Apply to review abstracts for SLEEP 2014!
The APSS Program Committee is now accepting applications from AASM and /or SRS members wishing to serve as expert reviewers of scientific abstracts submitted for presentation at SLEEP 2014, which will be held May 31-June 4 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comorbid illnesses impacting sleep disorders – learn treatment models on Oct. 5-6
Watch our video featuring course chair, Dr. Nancy Collop, as she explains the growing need to understand the complex patient. The Managing Sleep Disorders in Patients with Co-morbid Conditions Course, one-and-a-half-day course held on October 5-6, 2013 at the AASM National Office in Darien, IL.
Two weeks left to register for the Sleep Medicine Exam Cram courses
The Sleep Medicine Exam Cram Courses offer a concentrated, one-day session where attendees will take an interactive approach to reviewing the topics covered on the exam including sample questions, using an audience response system to poll the attendees and in-depth discussions on correct answers for each question.
Applications now accepted for 2014 Mini-Fellowship for International Scholars
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for the 2014 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars. This five-week program provides practical training in clinical sleep medicine to international physicians from lower-income countries, so they may develop or improve sleep health care in their home countries.
Wall Street Journal examines the art of napping
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, an article and infographic in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal provided a field guide to the perfect nap. Multiple AASM members, including board of directors member Ilene Rosen, MD, explained the complex factors involved in the timing, duration and effects of daytime naps.
Next meeting of Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board is Sept. 23
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute announced this week that the next meeting of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board will be Monday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.
Study establishes a profile of abnormal neural function in primary insomnia
A study published in the Sept. 1 issue of Sleep suggests that people with insomnia could not modulate activity in brain regions typically used to perform a working memory task.
AASM letters to private payers – archive updated
The practice management section of the AASM website has been updated to include archived copies of letters sent to private payers regarding their sleep medicine policies. Recent letters now available for download include a policy comment letter sent to Humana and letters sent to MVP and Cigna regarding their preauthorization protocols.
Wall Street Journal examines the art of napping
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, an article and infographic in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal provided a field guide to the perfect nap. Multiple AASM members, including board of directors member Ilene Rosen, MD, explained the complex factors involved in the timing, duration and effects of daytime naps.