AASM Thanks Members for Making SLEEP 2010 a Success
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors extends a special thanks to all AASM members who attended SLEEP 2010 and to the numerous members who contributed to the premier scientific meeting in the sleep field by chairing or speaking at a session or course, presenting new science, leading a membership section or lending their expertise.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The AASM National Office Has Moved
The national office for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Sleep Medicine Foundation and American Board of Sleep Medicine has moved into a new headquarters in Darien, Illinois.
CPAP shown to reverse brain tissue damage from sleep apnea
With proper treatment brain tissue damage and cognitive impairment caused by obstructive sleep apnea are reversible.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Wednesday, June 9
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Wednesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Tuesday, June 8
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Tuesday, June 8, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
Childhood Parasomnias Such as Sleepwalking and Bedwetting May Persist into Adolescence
Both remission rates and incidence rates for parasomnias are low as children enter the teen years.
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Monday, June 7
The following links direct are to press releases summarizing selected scientific abstracts that will be presented on Monday, June 7, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in San Antonio, Texas.
Submit Comments on Proposed “HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions”
The Office of Public Health and Science is soliciting public comment on the HHS Interagency Workgroup on Multiple Chronic Conditions draft ‘‘HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions.’’
CMS to Deny Claims Received Later than One Calendar Year Beyond the Date of Service
In May the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is updating its criteria related to the timely filing limits for submitting claims for Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) reimbursement.
AASM Recognizes Top Member Recruiters for June 2010
These individuals are contributing to the growth of the organization by reaching out to their professional colleagues and encouraging them to join the AASM.
New Scoring Manual FAQ Added Online
A new question and response regarding monitor resolution has been added to the AASM FAQs page on the AASM website.
Earn CME Credit Through the June Issue of SLEEP Online
The June 1 issue of the journal SLEEP is now available online, and AASM members have access to the full text of each article when you log in. You also can earn continuing medical education (CME) credits online.
Earn CME Credit Online Through the June Issue of SLEEP
The June 1 issue of the journal SLEEP is now available online, and AASM members have access to the full text of each article when you log in.
FTC Again Delays Enforcement of “Red Flags Rule”
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is further delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that would affect the scope of covered entities.
House Passes Physician Payment Update, But Senate Recess Leads to June 1 Cut
The provisions in the revised extenders package (H.R. 4213) include a 2.2-percent Medicare physician payment update for the remainder of 2010, a one-percent update for 2011, and a return to the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula in 2012.
Order Audio Downloads of Select SLEEP 2010 Sessions
New this year you can order audio downloads of up to 22 recorded sessions from SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), which took place June 5 – 9, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.
Getting Extra Sleep Improves the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Football Players
Ongoing study at Stanford University shows that sleep extension helps athletes achieve optimal performance.
CMS Instructs Contractors to Hold Claims for First 10 Business Days of June
As Congress works to avert the negative update to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that is scheduled to take effect June 1, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has instructed its contractors to hold claims containing services paid under the MPFS (including anesthesia services) for the first 10 business days of June.
House Scales Back SGR Provision in Proposed “Extenders” Bill
House Democratic leaders on Wednesday released a scaled-down version of the so-called "extenders" bill (HR 4213) in an attempt to draw enough support to pass the legislation, which would delay a 21-percent cut to Medicare physician reimbursement rates that is scheduled to take effect June 1.
AASM Accreditation Growth: More than 2,000 Sleep Centers and Labs Now Accredited
The AASM accredited a sleep center for the first time in 1977, and today there are 2,045 AASM-accredited sleep disorders centers and laboratories for sleep-related breathing disorders that are providing the highest quality of medical care for patients with sleep problems.
Print and Online Versions of the AASM Membership Directory are Now Available
The printed 2010-2011 AASM Membership Directory will be mailed in the next few weeks to active AASM members who indicated a preference to receive this publication.
Shipment of AASM Orders May Be Delayed
Due to the relocation of the AASM National Headquarters, orders made from June 1, 2010, through June 21, 2010, may incur a delay in shipment.
Arrive Early to Register On-Site and Add Courses in San Antonio for SLEEP 2010
Pre-registration has closed for SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS). However, individuals interested in attending the meeting may register on-site for the SLEEP 2010 general session and any available ticketed sessions.
CPAP Therapy Provides a Memory Boost for Adults with Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure therapy may help correct the memory impairments caused by obstructive sleep apnea.
Study Finds a Seasonal Variance in the Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Young Children
Seasonal allergies may play a role in the development of mild sleep-disordered breathing.