SNOO Smart Sleeper granted FDA De Novo approval
On April 3, 2023, Happiest Baby announced the FDA granted De Novo approval to its SNOO Smart Sleeper, which keeps sleeping babies safely positioned on their back and uses continuous rhythmic sensations that mimic the experience of being in [...]
New national indicator report details importance of prompt sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
DARIEN, IL - The Count on Sleep partnership, a collaboration between several professional and patient-focused organizations, has released a national indicator report for obstructive sleep apnea through a grant awarded to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine by the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 1, 2023
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. Chronotype and CPAP adherence Morning chronotype is associated with a clinically meaningful increase in [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2023, Q1
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 medicine, [...]
AASM Member Appreciation Week– April 3-9
Starting Monday, April 3, the AASM will celebrate Member Appreciation Week to say thank you for being a part of the sleep community. Enjoy a special weeklong celebration filled with members-only activities and discounts. Join the celebration! #AASMThanks Here [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 25, 2023
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. Societal, economic burden of insomnia A new RAND report indicates that chronic insomnia is [...]
Talking Sleep | Clinical considerations for novel sleep technology
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 6 Clinical considerations for novel sleep technology Dr. Scott Ryals and Dr. Steven Holfinger, GUESTS The sleep field is intertwined with technological advances. Innovative devices are being developed every day, some of [...]
AASM continues to advocate for prior authorization reform
The AASM continues to advocate for prior authorization reform to allow clinicians to provide medically necessary care in a timely manner for patients with sleep disorders. Medicare Advantage organizations are currently at the forefront of national reform efforts, given [...]
FDA approves Inspire therapy for pediatric patients with Down syndrome
On March 21, 2023, Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced it received FDA approval to offer Inspire therapy to pediatric patients with Down syndrome. About Inspire therapy Inspire upper airway stimulation is used to treat patients with moderate to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 18, 2023
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. New consumer and clinical sleep tech The #SleepTechnology resource, for AASM members only, has [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 11, 2023
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. Cast your vote in leadership election The 2023 - 2024 AASM leadership election began [...]
Talking Sleep | Permanent standard time advocacy
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 5 Permanent standard time advocacy Dr. Karin Johnson, GUEST It's that time of year again when we spring forward and set our clocks ahead one hour. Whether we should continue to change [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 4, 2023
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 continues to oppose DST bill The AASM continues to oppose the Sunshine Protection [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine continues to oppose permanent daylight saving time bill
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine continues to oppose the Sunshine Protection Act, which Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida has reintroduced in the Senate. Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida also has introduced a companion bill in [...]
Belun Sleep System receives FDA clearance
Belun Technology announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Belun Sleep System on Feb. 28, 2023. The Belun Sleep System comprises a wearable ring and proprietary deep-learning algorithms that aid in evaluating moderate to severe sleep-related breathing disorders [...]
Sleep experts want to stop ‘springing forward’ to daylight saving time
DARIEN, IL - Most of the U.S. will “spring forward” to begin daylight saving time on Sunday, March 12, forcing many to lose an hour of sleep over the weekend and causing it to remain dark later in the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 25, 2023
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 [...]
Talking Sleep | Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA)
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 4 Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) Dr. Alexander Sweetman, GUEST An article published in ERJ Open Research demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) consolidates sleep periods and promotes a [...]
Apply to volunteer for an AASM committee
The AASM call for volunteers is now open for the 2023 – 2024 program year. AASM committees offer you an opportunity to contribute to important projects and initiatives impacting the sleep field. The AASM has a diverse selection of [...]
CMS winds down public health emergency policies
On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11, 2023. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is tasked with providing guidance to health care professionals and other stakeholders [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 18, 2023
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 releases Scoring Manual Version 3 The AASM has released the AASM Manual for [...]
AASM releases updated version of scoring manual
On Feb. 15, 2023, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, Version 3. Based on the recommendations of the AASM Scoring Manual Committee, the AASM Board of Directors [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches pilot program for certification of autoscoring software
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a two-year pilot program for the certification of autoscoring software that provides adult sleep stage scoring from the analysis of data gathered by polysomnography. The AASM Autoscoring [...]
Sunrise receives FDA clearance for HSAT device
On Feb. 13, 2023, Sunrise announced it received FDA clearance for its second-generation home sleep apnea test (HSAT) device. The device uses artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 11, 2023
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. New! AASM Autoscoring Certification pilot AASM has launched a two-year pilot program for the [...]