Courses at SLEEP 2010 Cover Sleep Medicine and Research Topics
On Saturday, June 5, 2010, and Sunday, June 6, 2010, the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS) will host several postgraduate courses prior to the SLEEP 2010 general session
Results of the 2010-2011 AASM Board of Directors Election
A total of 1,306 ballots were returned; the results of the election have been tabulated, and the following slate of candidates was approved by a majority of respondents.
Obama Officially Nominates Berwick to Head CMS
President Obama nominated Dr. Donald Berwick to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Extensions Bill: Congress Passes, Obama Signs
Last week Congress approved the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851), which temporarily delays the 21-percent cut to Medicare physician payments and extends unemployment benefits, including subsidies to help purchase COBRA coverage, the New York Times reported.
AASM Membership Now Comprises More Than 8,000 Individuals
Today the AASM's active membership comprises more than 8,000 individuals and 1,200 sleep disorders centers and laboratories for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Help the ASMF Advance Sleep Health and Education
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) announces a new campaign in 2010 to "Advance Sleep Health and Education." You can increase awareness and advance research and education on the health risks associated with sleep disorders by making a generous donation to the ASMF.
Next Webinar in Psychology of Sleep Medicine Series is Wednesday, May 5
For more information about the Introduction to the Psychology of Sleep Medicine webinar series, visit the Sleep Education Series portion of the AASM website.
Provide Important Feedback by Completing Online SLEEP Survey
On Wednesday the AASM sent members an important e-mail notification about options being considered by the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) board of directors for the future of the journal SLEEP.
Special Member Ballot for Bylaws Revisions: Vote by May 7
On Friday, April 23, 2010, AASM members will receive an e-mail notification about revisions to the AASM bylaws that were recently approved by the AASM board of directors.
Mark Your Calendar for June 7 AASM General Membership Meeting at SLEEP 2010
Make plans to attend the AASM General Membership Meeting at SLEEP 2010 Monday, June 7, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in room 206AB at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This meeting is open to all AASM members.
Register Early for SLEEP 2010 Ticketed Sessions
As SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), quickly approaches, space in several of the meeting's most popular ticketed sessions are beginning to fill up.
Important Dates & Times Related to the Move of the AASM National Office in June
The national office for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Sleep Medicine Foundation and American Board of Sleep Medicine will move into a new headquarters in June. During this transition the national office will close Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. CDT and will reopen Monday, June 21, 2010, at 12 p.m. CDT.
Medicare Hold on Physician Claims Expires as Senate Debates Payment Extension
After a short-term reprieve from a 21-percent Medicare physician payment cut expired April 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) instructed its contractors to refrain from processing physician claims at the reduced rates for 10 working days.
April Issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is Online
The April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the official publication of the AASM, is available online
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Supplement is Available Online
The SLEEP abstract supplement for SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), is available for download on the journal Web site.
Deadlines Approaching for SLEEP 2010
SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), will be held June 5-9, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.
Study Finds that Playing a Video Game Before Bedtime Has Only a Mild Effect on Adolescent Sleep
A study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that playing a video game before bedtime has only a mild effect on the sleep of older male teens.
Study Finds that the Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Reduced Quality of Life Varies by Race
This unique study maps the relative importance of sleep disturbances to health-related quality of life in African-Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics.
Lunch Sessions at SLEEP 2010 Beginning to Sell Out
Many of the SLEEP 2010 sessions are already filling up quickly; attendees are encouraged to register early to ensure that your space is reserved in these popular sessions.
NHLBI-Funded Study Finds that Untreated OSA is Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the NHLBI.
First Webinar in New Inter-scorer Reliability Record Review Series is Tuesday, April 20
The first Inter-scorer Reliability Record Review webinar will be held April 20, 2010, at 12 p.m. Central time and will review the February record.
New Networking Event Slated for SLEEP 2010 Program
The APSS will host a new networking event on the evening of Sunday, June 6, 2010, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Current Topics Webinar on “Sleep and Fatigue in Residency” is Wednesday, April 21
The AASM will host an online webinar series featuring several of the presentations that will be given at the Current Topics in Sleep Medicine course.
Berwick to be Named CMS Administrator
Donald Berwick, MD, is expected to be nominated as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Senate Action Fails to Prevent Medicare Payment Cut
With Congress in recess at this time, the 21-percent Medicare payment cut for physician services is scheduled to go into effect for care provided after March 31.