How sleep clinicians can have a voice in shaping technological innovation
If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that technology allows us to do what we never thought possible, including pivoting many aspects of clinical care to the home setting. Clinical practice has been reimagined through the lens of [...]
Women more likely than men to never feel well rested, according to AASM survey
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that women are almost twice as likely (31%) as men (17%) to say they rarely or never wake up feeling well-rested. During Women’s Health Month, it’s crucial [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 24, 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. FDA requires safety program for Lumryz Avadel announced the FDA has determined that a [...]
10th annual Insomnia Awareness Night to drive awareness of chronic insomnia on June 21
DARIEN, IL - More than half of Americans “always” or “often” have trouble falling asleep (54%) or staying asleep (53%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. On Wednesday, June 21, the “shortest night of the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 17, 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. Avadel announces US launch of Lumryz Avadel announced the commercial availability of Lumryz, an [...]
Talking Sleep | More than chin music | How a new signal can assess sleep-disordered breathing
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 10 More than chin music: How a new signal can assess sleep-disordered breathing Dr. Jean-Louis Pépin and Dr. Atul Malhotra, GUESTS In this episode of Talking Sleep, we are joined by Dr. [...]
Maintain dual membership in AASM and the AMA to support the sleep field
Without a sufficient number of dual members in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Medical Association (AMA), the AASM will lose the ability to participate in three key AMA-convened groups that impact policy and legislation, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 10, 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. Industry news from SLEEP 2023 meeting The exhibit hall at the SLEEP 2023 annual [...]
Exhibitors announce research findings, product updates at SLEEP 2023 annual meeting
SLEEP 2023, the 37th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), was held on June 3-7, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its inception in 1986, SLEEP has become the premier forum on sleep medicine. Each year, [...]
Remarks by new AASM President Dr. James Rowley
James A. Rowley, MD, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Indianapolis as part of the SLEEP 2023 [...]
Remarks by AASM Past President Dr. Jennifer Martin
Jennifer L. Martin, PhD, completed her term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Indianapolis as part of the [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. James Rowley as president
DARIEN, IL – Dr. James A. Rowley became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors today, placing him at the helm of the leading sleep medicine professional society in the nation. Rowley assumed the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 3, 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. The ICSD-3 Text Revision is here! Based on an extensive review of the current [...]
Prorated dues for 2023 now available
Over 10,000 AASM members are helping patients achieve optimal health through better sleep. Be the driving force in the advancement of your professional society and become a member today. Starting June 1, become a member at the prorated rate [...]
‘Fur-ever’ friends keeping you up at night? One-third of Americans experience disrupted sleep due to pets
For many people, pets are more than just animals – they’re beloved members of the family. However, new data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveal that these fluffy family members may be impacting your valuable shut-eye. According [...]
Download SLEEP abstract book, final program and mobile app
All of the resources you need to prepare for SLEEP 2023, the 37th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in Indianapolis, are now available for you to download online. Get complete details about sessions, speakers [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 27, 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. SLEEP begins in one week: Register now! It’s time to “Refuel at SLEEP 2023!” [...]
Cigna delays modifier 25 reimbursement policy after advocacy from medical societies
After receiving a letter submitted by the American Medical Association (AMA) and more than 100 medical societies, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Cigna has announced a delay in implementation of its recently revised modifier 25 policy. [...]
FDA approves remedē System for MRI conditional use
On May 24, 2023, Zoll announced the FDA has approved the remedē System for conditional use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The implantable transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation therapy is a treatment for adults with moderate to severe central sleep [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds Florida for enacting school start times law
On Friday, May 12, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law bipartisan legislation (HB 733) that requires the instructional school day to begin no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schools and 8:30 a.m. for high schools in [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 20, 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. Philips PAP device recall update Philips posted a press release announcing completed testing results [...]
Talking Sleep | Predicting HGNS treatment success
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 9 Predicting HGNS treatment success Dr. Raj Dedhia, guest In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, Dr. Raj Dedhia joins us to talk about hypoglossal nerve stimulation, which was first approved by the [...]
DEA issues temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medications
On May 3, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a temporary extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medications for six months, from May 12, 2023, through Nov. 11, 2023, provided all appropriate conditions are met. The [...]
Key highlights from the Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule
On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule. This rule summarizes finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C), prescription benefit coverage (Medicare Part D), [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Sasikanth Gorantla
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Sasikanth Gorantla, MD, MS, who was named the 2023 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical [...]