Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 26, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 19, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds California governor for signing school start time bill into law
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for [...]
Case Study of the Month – October 2019
The AASM Case Study of the Month for October 2019 involves a pediatric patient with Down Syndrome who presented to the sleep clinic because of a history of trouble sleeping. The case was submitted by Ann C. Halbower, MD, [...]
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study. Every one-hour increase in PAP [...]
Submit comments on Medicare LCDs for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) encourages members to submit comments on proposed local coverage determination (LCD) policies for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Developed by six Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), the proposed LCDs [...]
AASM increases advocacy to reduce burden of prior authorization
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both individual and facility members. In order to address these concerns, the AASM is increasing advocacy efforts to reduce the [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for AIM Specialty Health
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has reviewed a recently revised payer policy focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The committee completed a new payer policy scorecard after evaluating the revised Sleep Disorder Management Diagnostic [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 12, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
HHS proposes Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute reforms
This week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral Law (the “Stark Law”) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. According to an HHS press [...]
AASM launches consumer and clinical sleep technology resource
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched #SleepTechnology, a new, online resource to familiarize members with trending and popular sleep devices and apps. Developed by the AASM Consumer and Clinical Technology Committee, it comprises listings that provide [...]
AASM responds to CMS proposed 2020 Physician Fee Schedule
On July 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Proposed Rule summarizing proposed revisions to the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program. Many of the proposals included in the rule continue to prioritize [...]
SLEEP 2020: Call for abstract and session proposal reviewers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract and session proposal reviewers for SLEEP 2020. Reviewer volunteers are asked to submit a biosketch or CV, as well as the volunteer interest form. Session proposal reviewers must [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 5, 2019
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. Renew your membership for 2020 Membership renewal is now open for 2020! Online renewal [...]
2020 AASM Membership is now open
The AASM has had an impactful 2019 which was made possible by member support. The AASM member community reflects a diverse group of sleep professionals working together to achieve optimal health through better sleep. Membership renewals and new registrations [...]
Free AASM estate planning webinar
The AASM is pleased to bring Ron Paprocki, CEO of MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc. to present a detailed webinar, Legacy Planning: Planning an Estate to Make Gifts That Keep on Giving. The webinar will be October 16 at 12 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 28, 2019
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. Statistical uncertainty in OSA metrics A study suggests that many patients who seek a [...]
Report of the president: Third quarter – 2019
In Chicago at the most recent quarterly meeting of the AASM Board of Directors, we reviewed reports from our committees and task forces, and we discussed ongoing projects of importance to the membership. You can download the 2019 third-quarter [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 21, 2019
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. Read the Q3 President's Report In Chicago at the most recent quarterly meeting of [...]
ABIM to offer two-year sleep medicine MOC option starting in 2020
Starting in 2020, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) will offer a two-year assessment option, called a Knowledge Check-In (KCI), as an alternative to the 10-year maintenance of certification (MOC) exam in sleep medicine. According to the Knowledge [...]
Leaders discuss public safety at Working Hours, Sleep and Fatigue Forum
Drs. Omer Ahmed and Indira Gurubhagavatula recently attended the Working Hours, Sleep and Fatigue Forum on Sept. 13-14, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, as representatives of the AASM Public Safety Committee. Erin Flynn-Evans, PhD, who is also a member [...]
Read the fall 2019 issue of Montage
Choosing a career in sleep medicine is an intentional decision. However, the motivation behind a decision to study sleep medicine is varied. In this issue of Montage, we explore what inspires our members, whether it be the struggles of [...]
Reflections on the life and legacy of Christian Guilleminault, MD
The field of sleep medicine lost one of its pioneers when longtime AASM member Christian Guilleminault, MD, died at the age of 80 on July 9, 2019, from complications due to metastatic prostate cancer. To reflect on the [...]
Sleep medicine in paradise: Joys and challenges
Born and raised on Maui, Shanon Takaoka Makekau, MD, is chief of pulmonary and sleep at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center in Hawaii. She served as the medical director of the Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Sleep Lab in Honolulu for 10 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 14, 2019
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. Editorial: Disruption in sleep medicine In the Sept. 15 issue of the Journal of [...]