Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: Platforms and characteristics
Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, DABSM, FAASM; Shalini Paruthi, M.D.; Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN, CCRN-K; Kevin Gipson, MD; Evin Jerkins, DO; Eric J. Olson, MD on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee [...]
Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during daylight saving time
DARIEN, IL – Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims. Results show [...]
Viewpoints: Innovations in obstructive sleep apnea care
By Atul Malhotra, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has major cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences and is estimated to affect up to 1 billion people worldwide. The expectation that all of these patients (and many more at risk) will see [...]
AHI and beyond: Exploring alternatives to diagnosing OSA severity
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer To determine the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea, health care professionals use a diagnostic tool known as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). AHI counts the number of apneas — periods when a patient [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 2, 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. AASM advocates for Medicaid HSAT coverage The AASM, along with the American Thoracic Society [...]
AASM advocates for Medicaid home sleep apnea test coverage
On Feb. 13, 2024, the AASM, along with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for home sleep apnea test [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 24, 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. Implementation guide for remote monitoring The AASM Coding & Compliance Committee has posted online [...]
Check out the new AASM Remote Monitoring Services Implementation Guide
The AASM Coding & Compliance Committee has posted on the AASM website a new member education resource, the Remote Monitoring Services Implementation Guide. It will assist members in understanding the requirements for reporting both remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2024
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 39 members who constitute the 2024 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep, OSA and sickle cell disease
Season 6 | Episode 4 DR. SONAL MALHOTRA, GUEST While sleep disorders are associated with numerous health complications, one area that doesn’t receive much attention is the impact of sleep and sleep disorders on those with sickle cell [...]
EnsoData receives FDA clearance for AI-powered sleep diagnosis using pulse oximeters
On Feb. 20, 2024, EnsoData announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for technology that enables artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sleep diagnosis using FDA-cleared pulse oximetry devices. About EnsoSleep PPG EnsoSleep PPG enables AI-driven analysis using photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals recorded by [...]
Sleep experts call for end of seasonal time changes ahead of ‘springing forward’
DARIEN, IL – With spring quickly approaching, many in the U.S. are preparing to “spring forward” with the start of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 10. Though the loss of an hour of sleep can seem insignificant, mounting [...]
Congressional leaders form Medicare payment reform working group
After years of advocacy from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Medical Association, and many other medical societies and organizations, congressional leaders have formed a Medicare payment reform working group to address long-term solutions for physician payment. U.S. [...]
X-trodes receives FDA clearance for ‘Smart Skin’ monitoring
On Feb. 20, 2024, X-trodes announced the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its Smart Skin solution, a new wireless wearable technology for advanced electrophysiological monitoring. About X-trodes Smart Skin X-trodes’ Smart Skin is comprised of dry-printed multi-modal electrode [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 17, 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. AASM call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute [...]
Case Study of the Month – February 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for February is about a 31-year-old female with Down syndrome and who was morbidly obese who was referred to the sleep medicine clinic by the hematology service for evaluation of suspected OSA. The [...]
FDA clears first over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter
Masimo announced it received FDA clearance of MightySat Medical, making it the first and only FDA-cleared medical fingertip pulse oximeter available over-the-counter direct to consumers without a prescription. About MightySat Medical MightySat Medical is a direct-to-consumer option for a [...]
Samsung Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature receives FDA authorization
On Feb. 9, 2024, Samsung Electronics announced the sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app received De Novo authorization from the FDA. About the Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature Using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and Phone, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 10, 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. AASM call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute [...]
Tell Congress to reverse 2024 Medicare physician payment cuts by March 1
As of Jan. 1, 2024, another round of Medicare physician payment cuts was implemented, having grave consequences for sleep medicine professionals and their ability to continue providing high quality care to patients with sleep disorders. The AASM continues to [...]
Reminder to participate in the Physician Practice Information Survey
Some physician practices will be contacted by Mathematica, which has contracted with the American Medical Association (AMA) to collect representative data on physician practice expenses via the Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey. AASM members are encouraged to participate, if [...]
Talking Sleep | A practical approach to treating RLS
Season 6 | Episode 3 DR. RACHEL SALAS AND DR. SARA BENJAMIN, GUESTS Johns Hopkins colleagues Dr. Rachel Salas and Dr. Sara Benjamin discuss the basics of treating restless legs syndrome (RLS), focusing on an updated algorithm published [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 3, 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. Philips agrees on terms with the DOJ Philips announced on Jan. 29 it has [...]
AASM announces the 2024 ‘Sleep for Success’ High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2024 “Sleep for Success” 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 27, 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. Philips discontinues some sleep devices Philips announced it is discontinuing some sleep devices including [...]