American Academy of Sleep Medicine continues to oppose permanent daylight saving time bill
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine continues to oppose the Sunshine Protection Act, which Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida has reintroduced in the Senate. Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida also has introduced a companion bill in [...]
Belun Sleep System receives FDA clearance
Belun Technology announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Belun Sleep System on Feb. 28, 2023. The Belun Sleep System comprises a wearable ring and proprietary deep-learning algorithms that aid in evaluating moderate to severe sleep-related breathing disorders [...]
Sleep experts want to stop ‘springing forward’ to daylight saving time
DARIEN, IL - Most of the U.S. will “spring forward” to begin daylight saving time on Sunday, March 12, forcing many to lose an hour of sleep over the weekend and causing it to remain dark later in the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 25, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute [...]
Talking Sleep | Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA)
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 4 Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) Dr. Alexander Sweetman, GUEST An article published in ERJ Open Research demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) consolidates sleep periods and promotes a [...]
Apply to volunteer for an AASM committee
The AASM call for volunteers is now open for the 2023 – 2024 program year. AASM committees offer you an opportunity to contribute to important projects and initiatives impacting the sleep field. The AASM has a diverse selection of [...]
CMS winds down public health emergency policies
On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11, 2023. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is tasked with providing guidance to health care professionals and other stakeholders [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 18, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM releases Scoring Manual Version 3 The AASM has released the AASM Manual for [...]
AASM releases updated version of scoring manual
On Feb. 15, 2023, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, Version 3. Based on the recommendations of the AASM Scoring Manual Committee, the AASM Board of Directors [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches pilot program for certification of autoscoring software
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a two-year pilot program for the certification of autoscoring software that provides adult sleep stage scoring from the analysis of data gathered by polysomnography. The AASM Autoscoring [...]
Sunrise receives FDA clearance for HSAT device
On Feb. 13, 2023, Sunrise announced it received FDA clearance for its second-generation home sleep apnea test (HSAT) device. The device uses artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 11, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. New! AASM Autoscoring Certification pilot AASM has launched a two-year pilot program for the [...]
Talking Sleep | Management of REM sleep behavior disorder
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 3 Management of REM sleep behavior disorder Dr. Michael Howell, GUEST The AASM recently released a new clinical practice guideline that provides recommendations for the management of adults with REM sleep behavior [...]
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for people who act out their dreams while asleep
DARIEN, IL- A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the management of REM sleep behavior disorder in adults. The guideline, available online as an accepted paper in the Journal of [...]
New campaign to raise awareness that sleep apnea is ‘more than a snore’
DARIEN, IL — The national “More than a Snore” campaign is launching today to raise awareness of obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The campaign is a collaborative [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 4, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q4 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 28, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Registration is open for SLEEP 2023 It’s time to “Refuel at SLEEP 2023!” Register [...]
Talking Sleep | Improving patient understanding of sleep apnea
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 2 Improving patient understanding of sleep apnea Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Dr. Suzanne Bertisch, GUESTS In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, talk about the importance of patient communication. Dr. Rebecca Robbins and [...]
Sleep CDR is approved by CMS as a qualified clinical data registry
The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for inclusion in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for 2023. Sleep medicine [...]
Phrenic nerve stimulation CPT codes coming in 2024
The AASM worked with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) to convert 12 phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) Category III codes to Category I codes. The AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel accepted [...]
Revisions to sleep medicine accreditation process and policies are coming soon
Effective Feb. 1, 2023, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine will release updated Accreditation Process and Policies with the two changes described below. Applicants who submit an accreditation application on Feb. 1, 2023, or later will complete their application [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 21, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. New! Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom Now available in the AASM online store is the [...]
AASM announces the 2023 “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2023 “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 14, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Register for Trends by Sunday to save $100 Join us Feb. 17–19 in Austin, [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep age
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 1 Sleep age Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, GUEST As interest in sleep grows, more attention is being paid to how sleep is related to morbidity and mortality. While there is much discussion about [...]