New Course! Learn procedures for treating patients with co-morbid conditions
Join our faculty of experts on October 5-6, 2013 as they provide strategies and tactics on how to treat the complex patient at the Managing Sleep Disorders in Patients with Co-morbid Conditions Course at the AASM National Office in Darien, IL
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Names Dr. M. Safwan Badr President
Detroit physician M. Safwan Badr, MD, became the 28th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) in June. His one-year term as president of the board of directors began Monday, June 3, 2013, at SLEEP 2013 in Baltimore, Md.
Hypnogram: A Call to Action
For the next year one of my goals as president is to ensure that the AASM continues to fight for our members on issues related to insurance coverage and reimbursement for sleep medicine services.
The AASM supports AMA policy recognizing obesity as a disease
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine fully supports the new policy adopted by the American Medical Association that recognizes obesity as a disease requiring a range of medical interventions to advance treatment and prevention. The policy was announced Tuesday, June 18, at the AMA Annual Meeting in Chicago.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine statement on new AMA obesity policy
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) fully supports Tuesday’s announcement by the American Medical Association (AMA) that it has adopted a policy recognizing obesity as a disease requiring a range of medical interventions to advance treatment and prevention.
VIDEO: AASM President M. Safwan Badr, MD shares his vision for the future of sleep medicine
In a video statement, AASM President M. Safwan Badr speaks about the challenges and opportunities the AASM and the field of sleep medicine will face in the coming year.
The TODAY Show interviews AASM member about sleep deprivation
This week, the TODAY Show, interviewed AASM member Priyanka Yadav, DO, for her insight into why getting enough sleep is so important.
Publisher offers free access to sleep articles in June
During the month of June, sleep is the featured theme on the Health & Social Care Arena website of journal publisher Routledge, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group.
Studies examine impact of group education, peer support on CPAP adherence
Two studies in the June 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine examined potential methods to improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
GAO report: health insurance exchanges are behind schedule
In a recent report, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that state and federal officials have missed several key deadlines in establishing the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges.
OIG reports Medicare enrollment databases riddled with errors
On May 28 the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a report recommending improvements to ensure that provider enrollment data are accurate, complete and consistent.
FAQs for July 1 CMS face-to-face encounter requirement
Last week, we provided members with information about the new Medicare rule on face-to-face encounters and written orders prior to delivery of DME. As this rule impacts CPAP orders and is likely to have a substantial effect on AASM members, we have developed answers to some frequently asked questions about the rule.
ICSD-3 pre-orders receive discounted pricing
Pre-order your copy of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders – Third Edition (ICSD-3) today and save $30. The new edition, edited by Michael Sateia, MD, reflects changes in sleep disorder diagnosis since 2005.
Get training in coding and billing 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. The 12 A-CEP modules will provide staff with knowledge of procedure and diagnostic coding, insurance policy requirements, the claims submission process and more.
Prepare for the Board Exam with AASM board review resources
The AASM offers a variety of resources to help candidates prepare for the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) exam in sleep medicine. Whether you want to attend live courses, review updated reference materials, watch presentations through online learning modules, purchase archived webinars or study with practice exams, the AASM has the board review resources available to meet your exam preparation needs.
New AASM courses offered this Fall
Join our expert faculty for two all-new courses this fall! Managing Sleep Disorders in Patients with Co-morbid Conditions on October 5-6, 2013 will provide physicians with the knowledge of when and how patients with co-morbidities should be treated for their sleep disorders.
Read the presidential reports to the membership
The AASM thanks all members who attended the General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 3, at SLEEP 2013 in Baltimore.
UnitedHealthcare finalizes coverage strategy for Zolpidem sublingual tablets
In February, the AASM received a request from UnitedHealthcare to comment on a proposed coverage strategy for zolpidem sublingual tablets (Intermezzo).
SLEEP 2013 course books now available
Did you miss out on SLEEP 2013’s most popular courses because they sold out early? Don’t worry! We have all the latest findings from the SLEEP 2013 postgraduate courses available for purchase in convenient PDF format.
Findings featured at SLEEP 2013 make national news
Some of the research that was spotlighted at SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC, generated some national coverage.
More than 50 members supported the AASM PAC at SLEEP 2013
The AASM thanks all of the members who supported the AASM PAC by attending the AASM PAC Breakfast at SLEEP 2013! More than 50 members pledged to support the AASM’s efforts to represent the interests of sleep medicine on a federal level.
CMS implementing face-to-face encounter requirement for DME on July 1
In the November 2012 Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a new requirement for a face-to-face encounter prior to ordering of certain durable medical equipment (DME) including CPAP. The effective date for this new requirement is July 1, 2013.
Browse the new AASM Resource Library
The AASM Resource Library is your gateway to quickly access leading scientific and clinical texts in sleep medicine. Here you will find new and updated eBooks like the OCST Integration Guide, International Classification of Sleep Disorders – Third Edition (ICSD-3) -includes a pre-order discount, the Accreditation Reference Manual and more.
Maintenance of Certification from the AASM
The AASM is committed to helping our members maintain their specialty and subspecialty certifications, which is why we’ve created the AASM MOC: Assessment for Sleep Medicine.
Begin your preparation for the Board Exam today
Take the next step in your preparation for the Sleep Medicine Board Exam! Register today for the Sleep Medicine Board Review Course on August 1-4, 2013 in Denver, CO and the Sleep Medicine Exam Cram Courses on September 28 and September 29 in Darien, IL.