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 shows 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 responds to proposed 2014 payment cuts
On Aug. 27 the AASM sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining our concerns about proposed payment cuts to sleep medicine services in the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
The growing need to understand the complex patient – 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.
The Sleep Medicine Exam Cram courses – almost sold out!
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.
Promote your sleep medicine practice with free Media Relations Toolkit
Now available online for AASM members only is a Media Relations Toolkit that will guide you through the process of promoting your sleep medicine practice through local media.
Census data shows state-by-state uninsured rates
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data assessing the health insurance coverage rates in all 50 states and in each of the nation's 3,140 counties. The Census' 2011 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates determines the annual changes in health insurance coverage from 2008 to 2011.
Spooky good deals on Friday the 13th
On Friday, September 13, 2013 everything in the AASM online store will be 13% off! This is your chance to purchase all the essential AASM materials you need at the discount you want!
Preview Minneapolis with the brand-new SLEEP 2014 website
Attendees can get an early look at the sights and sounds of the Twin Cities at the new sleepmeeting.org. The website delivers a better experience on all devices, including your computer, tablet and smartphone.
The AASM Resource Library – now on Android
The wait is over – the AASM Resource Library is now available on your Android device. Download the app to your Android phone or tablet on Google Play.
Study reveals the face of sleep deprivation
A new study finds that sleep deprivation affects facial features such as the eyes, mouth and skin, and these features function as cues of sleep loss to other people.
Brain imaging study reveals the wandering mind behind insomnia
A new brain imaging study may help explain why people with insomnia often complain that they struggle to concentrate during the day even when objective evidence of a cognitive problem is lacking.
Review the blueprint for the 2013 sleep medicine certification exam
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has updated the exam blueprint for the fall 2013 sleep medicine certification examination offered by the ABIM and several other member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Wall Street Journal examines new treatments for sleep apnea
An article published Tuesday in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal explored new treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea.
CDC releases first estimate of prescription sleep aid use
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 4.1 percent of U.S. adults had taken a prescription sleep aid in the past month. The current analysis involved data from the cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics.
CDC analysis finds low rate of prescription sleep aid use in U.S.
In a new report that analyzes data compiled by home interviews from 2005 to 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the first nationally representative estimates of prescription sleep aid use by U.S. adults.
Coding and billing training with A-CEP
Train sleep center staff on the basics of coding and billing for sleep medicine with the new AASM Coding Education Program (A-CEP) modules.
New Fall course – advanced registration ends Sept. 5
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 will provide physicians with the knowledge of when and how patients with co-morbidities should be treated for their sleep disorders which physicians can apply in their practice immediately
Interactive, one-day board review session – prepare with the AASM
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.
AASM suspends required use of 3 percent hypopnea desaturation scoring criterion
The AASM Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers require that, "Each epoch of each polysomnogram must be scored for sleep staging, arousals, respiratory events and limb movement in accordance with The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events: Rules, Terminology, and Technical Specifications."
VIDEO: AASM addressing coverage and reimbursement policies with insurers
In a video statement, AASM President M. Safwan Badr, MD, explains how the AASM continues to communicate with insurance payers to discuss issues related to credentialing, preauthorization and appeal processes for diagnostic sleep testing.
Young adults eligible for exchange subsidies, however awareness of exchanges low
A report from the Commonwealth Fund found that up to 82% of young uninsured adults will be eligible for federal subsidies to purchase health coverage through the Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges or for Medicaid. However, less than one-third of young adults know about the new exchanges that are set to begin on October 1.
HHS awards 105 groups $67M in grants for ACA exchange ‘navigator’ program
The Health and Human Services Department announced that 105 groups nationwide will receive federal grants totaling $67 million under the Affordable Care Act to serve as "navigators" for the insurance exchanges, the New York Times reports.
Discounted products for Sleep Medicine Exam Preparation
Save some money while preparing for the upcoming Board Exam in Sleep Medicine. Shop the most popular package at SLEEP 2013, the Board Review Prep Package (15% off).
Learn procedures for treating the complex patient – Two weeks left to save!
Join our faculty of experts on October 5-6, 2013 as they provide strategies and tactics to treat the complex patient in the Managing Sleep Disorders in Patients with Co-morbid Conditions Course.