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Case Study of the Month – September 2024

The AASM Case Study of the Month for September is about a 12-year-old female with Prader-Willi syndrome presenting with complaints of excessive daytime sleepiness. This patient has a history of severe scoliosis status post posterior spinal fusion, resulting in [...]

September 13th, 2024|Case Study of the Month|

Apple Watch Series 10 features sleep apnea notifications

On Sept. 9, 2024, Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, a smartwatch featuring new obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) notifications. About Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Series 10 offers advanced capabilities, a thinner profile and larger display [...]

September 10th, 2024|Industry|

FDA clears Sleep Rx mat for OSA diagnosis

On Sept. 9, 2024, Withings announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Sleep Rx mat, a contactless device for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About Sleep Rx Sleep Rx is an under-the-mattress device intended to aid [...]

September 10th, 2024|Industry|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 7, 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. FDA clears OxiWear ear pulse oximeter OxiWear announced it has received FDA clearance for [...]

September 7th, 2024|Weekly Insider|

AASM sunsets Sleep CDR

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has reached the challenging decision to sunset the Sleep CDR registry effective September 30, 2024, as the functionality has not met the needs of our members, as intended. All active users have [...]

September 6th, 2024|Featured|

Sleep helps students excel beyond the classroom

While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically. According to [...]

September 4th, 2024|Press Releases|

AASM seeks nominees for 2025 awards

The AASM Awards Advisory Panel and AASM Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2025 AASM awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. AASM members are invited to submit applications nominating individuals who embody the [...]

September 3rd, 2024|Featured, Membership|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 31, 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. Award nominations open Tuesday, Sept. 3 It’s awards season at the AASM and AASM [...]

August 31st, 2024|Weekly Insider|

CMS publishes FAQs for code G2211

On Aug. 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of frequently asked questions related to the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M) visit complexity add-on code HCPCS G2211. CMS updated the guidance concerning [...]

August 30th, 2024|Payer Advocacy|

Talking Sleep | AI SWOT Analysis

Season 6 | Episode 17 DR. MARGARITA OKS AND MATT ANASTASI, GUESTS AI is popping up everywhere — when we open a PDF, use an AI scribe, or look something up with Chat GPT. We all interface with [...]

August 30th, 2024|Talking Sleep|

FDA clears OxiWear ear pulse oximeter

On Aug. 28, 2024, OxiWear announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its oxygen data collection device, an ear pulse oximeter designed for continuous, real-time measurement of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate. About the OxiWear System [...]

August 29th, 2024|Industry|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 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. AASM announces 2025 accreditation fees To assist accredited sleep programs in budgeting for [...]

August 23rd, 2024|Weekly Insider|

SoClean 3+ obtains FDA clearance

On Aug. 19, 2024, SoClean announced it received FDA De Novo clearance for the SoClean 3+, a bacterial reduction device for certain compatible CPAP masks and hoses. About SoClean 3+ The SoClean 3+ is a single-patient home-use cleaning [...]

August 20th, 2024|Industry|

Case Study of the Month – August 2024

The AASM Case Study of the Month for August is about an 8-year-old female presenting with a chief complaint of excessive daytime sleepiness. This patient has a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic otitis media, and behavioral issues. The [...]

August 18th, 2024|Case Study of the Month|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 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. Registration is open for Trends 2025 Join us Feb. 7-9 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, [...]

August 17th, 2024|Weekly Insider|

FDA clears Masimo W1 watch connectivity

On Aug. 12, 2024, Masimo announced that its Masimo W1 medical watch received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the company’s telemonitoring solution. About the Masimo W1 watch The Masimo W1 is a [...]

August 13th, 2024|Industry|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 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. Philips sets deadline to register PAP devices Philips announced it will no longer accept [...]

August 10th, 2024|Weekly Insider|
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