Biosketch of Dr. Clete Kushida, 2009 – 2010 AASM President
Biosketch of AASM President Dr. Clete Kushida
NICHD Director to Step Down
On Sept. 30, 2009, Duane Alexander, MD, will leave his position as director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
The Million Med March on Washington
At noon on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, physicians will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for what is being called the Million Med March.
CBO Analysis of the Senate Finance Committee Proposal
Congressional Budget Office's preliminary estimates for the Senate Finance Committee's health systems reform bill
Senate Finance Committee Submits Amendments to Health Systems Reform Bill
Last week, members of the Senate Finance Committee submitted 564 amendments to the health systems reform bill submitted by Chairman Max Baucus.
Covidien Sells Sleep Diagnostics Assets to Embla
On Monday medical device maker Covidien reported that it had completed the sale of its sleep diagnostics assets to Embla Systems.
Submit SLEEP 2009 CME Claims by Oct. 1
The deadline to claim credits for SLEEP 2009 is 4 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.
JCSM Accepted for the Science Citation Index
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the official publication of the AASM, has been accepted by Thomson Reuters for coverage in its Science Citation Index Expanded.
Apply for AAN Sleep Science Award by Nov. 2
The AAN invites nominations and applications for its 2010 Sleep Science Award.
2009 National Health Insurer Report Card
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently published its National Health Insurer Report Card (NHIRC).
Obama Calls for Examination of Malpractice Reforms, State-Level Pilot Programs
President Obama called for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to examine possible changes to the medical malpractice system.
Survey Shows Majority of Physicians Support Public Plan Option
A large majority of U.S. physicians support a government-run public plan option.
Senate Finance: Baucus Unveils Bill, Draws Criticism from Both Parties
Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-Mont.) formally released the committee's health systems reform bill.
Census Releases New Data on Number of Uninsured Americans
The number of people without health insurance coverage rose from 45.7 million in 2007 to 46.3 million in 2008.
NIH Director Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Francis Collins, MD, PhD, the new director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), last week held an open forum with constituents.
HHS Hosts Open Door Forum on H1N1 for Physicians and Health Professionals
Next week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host an open door forum addressing the H1N1 virus.
Bipartisan “Gang of Six” Releases Draft Framework for Health Care Reform
Six key members of the Senate Finance Committee on Sept. 8 released a preliminary draft framework for health care reform.
President Obama Addresses Congress, Nation on Health Care
President Obama outlined to a joint session of Congress his proposal for reforming the U.S. health care system.
New R01 Grant Opportunity Available from NIH
The NIDDK and the NHLBI announced a call for applications for a new research program involving sleep diseases.
SLEEP 2010 Call for Abstracts and Session Proposals Now Available Online!
The APSS Program Committee invites you to become an integral part of SLEEP 2010 by submitting an abstract or coordinating and submitting a session proposal.
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer is Associated with Disruption of Sleep-Wake Rhythm in Women
This study is the first to longitudinally assess the evolution of circadian rhythms of cancer patients prior to and during chemotherapy.
Workplace Bullying is Associated with Sleep Disturbances
Current or past exposure to workplace bullying is associated with increased sleep disturbances.
Product Spotlight: Narcolepsy – Evaluation and Treatment, CD-ROM
One of six professional slide sets developed by the AASM Sleep Education Series; the Narcolepsy Slide Set was designed to serve as the foundation for a teaching curriculum on recognizing and treating narcolepsy.
SRS Offers Basics of Sleep Guide, Second Edition for Exam Preparation
With the American Board of Medical Specialties examination in sleep medicine approaching, the Basics of Sleep Guide, second edition is an invaluable tool for those preparing to take the exam.
AASM Remembers Sen. Kennedy
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine joins nation in mourning Senator Edward Kennedy and remembering his legacy.