AASM continues #RepairMedicare campaign encouraging support of payment reform
In 2024, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine launched the #RepairMedicare campaign, encouraging Congressional leaders to put forth a long-term solution to the consistently declining Medicare reimbursement rates. The AASM continues to advocate for physician payment reform, as the [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep Apnea Detection: Inside the Apple Watch Algorithm
Season 7 | Episode 2 Dr. Matt Bianchi | GUEST In this episode, host Dr. Seema Khosla explores the new Apple Watch OSA screening algorithm with Dr. Matt Bianchi, a research scientist from Apple's Health Technologies team. Learn [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 8, 2025
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. Tirzepatide and OSA webinar is Feb. 14 This joint webinar by the AASM [...]
FDA clears SANSA HSAT cellular data upload
On Feb. 5, 2025, Huxley Medical announced that the FDA has cleared the SANSA home sleep apnea test to use cellular data upload, eliminating the need for Bluetooth pairing or apps, reducing failed home testing and simplifying the [...]
Support for clinicians impacted by California wildfires
On Feb. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the “Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception” policy will be applied to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who have been impacted by the wildfires [...]
AASM advocates for prior authorization reform in Medicare Advantage
In response to prior authorization changes proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in a proposed rule for contract year 2026 changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, the AASM submitted comments to CMS supporting prior [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 1, 2025
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. Actigraphy wearables webinar is Feb. 7 The AASM Emerging Technology Committee is hosting [...]
DEA publishes final rule on expansion of buprenorphine treatment via telemedicine
On Friday, Jan. 17, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published the “Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter Final Rule.” In addition to expanding telehealth flexibilities, the changes aim to balance expanded access with safeguards against drug diversion, [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep Apnea Detection: Inside the Apple Watch Algorithm
Season 7 | Episode 2 Dr. Matt Bianchi | GUEST In this episode, host Dr. Seema Khosla explores the new Apple Watch OSA screening algorithm with Dr. Matt Bianchi, a research scientist from Apple's Health Technologies team. Learn [...]
AASM announces the 2025 ‘Sleep for Success’ High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2025 “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for [...]
Sleep experts push for adoption of permanent standard time for public health, safety, and efficiency
DARIEN, IL - As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers' attention to reconsider the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 25, 2025
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. Apply for autoscoring Gold Standard Panel Early career registered sleep technologists are invited [...]
Apply for new autoscoring program Gold Standard Panel
Early career registered sleep technologists are invited to apply for a new autoscoring Gold Standard Panel that will support the AASM’s efforts to provide oversight and certify autoscoring sleep scoring packages, helping to move the field of sleep medicine [...]
CMS accepting MIPS submissions through March 31
On Jan. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) submissions for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) can now be submitted and updated through 8 p.m. ET on March 31, 2025. [...]
Over one-third of survey respondents feel tired on ‘Super Monday’
Whether you're celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime victory or lamenting a heartbreaking loss, chances are you'll stay up later than usual on Super Bowl Sunday — leaving you less rested come Monday. In fact, new survey data from the American Academy [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 18, 2025
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. Explore novel drugs for sleep apnea To give clinicians an overview of novel drugs [...]
Case Study of the Month – January 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for January is about an eight-year-old girl with no significant medical history who presented with worsening excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) over the past year. Despite adenotonsillectomy for mild obstructive sleep apnea, [...]
New resource explores novel drugs for sleep apnea
Exclusive Members-Only Content Stay informed on novel pharmacotherapies for sleep apnea. Log in or register now to access our full quick reference guide, explore the latest drug developments, and expand your clinical knowledge. [...]
Talking Sleep | Understanding Residual AHI: What Sleep Doctors Need to Know
Season 7 | Episode 1 DR. ROBERT THOMAS, DR. TAVI IOACHIMESCU, & DR. IMRAN IFTIKHAR | GUESTS In this episode, host Dr. Seema Khosla examines a crucial clinical question: how reliable is the residual AHI measured by PAP [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 11, 2025
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. Medicare coverage of Zepbound for OSA Medicare drug plans can now cover Zepbound [...]
CMS updates guidance on code G2211
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the revised resource, “How to Use the Office & Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visit Complexity Add-On Code G2211.” The code G2211 reflects visit complexity and increases the value of [...]
The pursuit of perfect sleep is keeping Americans awake
A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing sleep due to worries about sleep problems. This illustrates the growing pressure to achieve “perfect sleep,” fueled by social media [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 4, 2025
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 is celebrating 50 years in 2025 Established in 1975, the AASM is [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2024, Q4
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 28, 2024
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. We celebrate 50 years of vision & impact As we get ready to [...]