Sleep technologists share their passion for improving sleep
Sleep technologists are vital members of the sleep team. At the forefront of technology and testing, sleep technologists provide comprehensive patient care and education at sleep centers around the world. AASM Sleep Technologist and Respiratory Therapist Assembly Chair Todd [...]
Q&A: AASM condemns racism and discrimination
On June 3, the AASM issued a statement on behalf of the board of directors condemning racism and discrimination. We reached out to Immediate Past President Dr. Kelly Carden and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Chair Dr. Andrew [...]
A sleep legacy: Remembering the father of sleep medicine, William C. Dement, MD, PhD
Educator. Researcher. Clinician. Advocate. Colleague. Friend. Dr. William C. Dement was all of these and more, and the AASM mourns his passing on June 17, 2020, at the age of 91. Tributes and memories of this remarkable man have [...]
Remembering three decades of collaboration with Dr. Mark Mahowald
The field of sleep medicine lost an esteemed physician, researcher and educator when AASM Past President Mark Mahowald, MD, died at the age of 76 on March 18, 2020. Dr. Mahowald’s longtime colleague Carlos Schenck, MD, shared these memories [...]
AASM invites public comments on revised quality measure set for adult sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) quality measure set, which was published in 2015 and is currently undergoing measure maintenance. The public comment period [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 22, 2020
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. Virtual SLEEP is here! Register now Virtual SLEEP 2020 begins with the plenary session [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 15, 2020
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. View the Virtual SLEEP 2020 guide The Virtual SLEEP 2020 meeting guide is now [...]
Caring for others brings us joy and happiness
Displaying kindness and expressing concern and support for others is needed now more than ever, as people face unprecedented difficulties including financial hardships, anxiety due to uncertainty of the future, and various other obstacles and challenges. This is one [...]
Case Study of the Month – August 2020
The AASM Case Study of the Month for August is about a 65-year-old man with Parkinson Disease (PD) who presented to the sleep clinic for evaluation of a 2-year history of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The case was submitted [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 8, 2020
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. CMS Proposed Rule: Physician Fee Schedule On Monday, Aug. 3, CMS announced the release [...]
CMS releases 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
On Monday, Aug. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of the proposed rule citing potential revisions to payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other Part B Payment policies. The proposed [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 1, 2020
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. Respond to COVID-19 pulse survey To help the AASM understand how the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
AASM revises accreditation requirement for continuing education of advanced practice providers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has revised the Standards for Accreditation to allow for the “proration based upon date of hire” of continuing education for medical staff members who are advanced practice providers (NP, PA, APRN). This clarification [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 25, 2020
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. FDA approves Xywav for narcolepsy Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced that that the FDA has approved [...]
HHS Secretary Alex Azar extends the COVID-19 public health emergency
After consulting with public health officials, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar signed a renewal of determination, effective July 25, that extends the current COVID-19 public health emergency by up to 90 days. [...]
AASM advocates for HHS to protect planned office visit payment increases
The AASM joined the American Medical Association (AMA) and numerous other specialty societies in signing on to a July 1 letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for planned office visit payment increases. The AASM [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 18, 2020
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. From AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar During moments of crisis, we can either continue [...]
Case Study of the Month – July 2020
The AASM Case Study of the Month for July is about a 29-year-old male, accompanied by his wife, who presented with the chief complaint of "unusual sounds during sleep" for at least 2 years. The case was submitted by [...]
Leadership from all of us is the need of the hour
Dear colleagues and friends, We are in challenging and unprecedented times as the nation continues to see the devastating consequences related to increasing COVID-19 cases in addition to other ongoing, active issues such as racism, health care disparities and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 11, 2020
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. JCSM impact factor reaches new high The annual impact factor for the Journal of [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine impact factor reaches new high
The annual impact factor for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine rose from 3.456 to a new high of 3.586, according to Clarivate, which announced on June 29 the release of the 2020 update to its annual Web of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 4, 2020
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. View Virtual SLEEP 2020 schedule The Virtual SLEEP 2020 general session schedule is now [...]
Medicare finalizes LCD policies for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea
Medicare has finalized and posted local coverage determination (LCD) policies on “Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine previously submitted feedback during the public comment periods put forth by all [...]
CMS adds flexibility for Quality Payment Program participants
On June 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced additional flexibilities for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2020 performance year, CMS has implemented the Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Jacob Collen
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Col. Jacob F. Collen, MD, FAASM, who was named the 2020 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal [...]