Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 13, 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 advocates for Blue Shield changes After several members reported Blue Shield of California [...]
Palmetto GBA revises sleep study documentation and billing requirements
Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) for Medicare jurisdictions J and M, revised the polysomnography Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L36593 and its accompanying Local Coverage Article A56995 effective March 16, 2023, to update documentation and billing requirements. These [...]
AASM advocates for changes to Blue Shield of California sleep apnea policy
After receiving several inquiries from AASM members expressing concern that Blue Shield of California is denying reimbursement for positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy when a device with only one respiratory monitoring belt is used in performing the patient’s diagnostic [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2022
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Sasikanth Gorantla, MD, MS and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2022 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the AASM. [...]
ANNE One wireless monitoring platform receives new FDA clearance
Sibel Health announced it received new FDA 510(k) clearance for its ANNE One platform on May 10, 2023. The platform has now received clearance as a clinical-grade, continuous wireless monitoring solution for neonates, infants and adults. About ANNE One [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2023 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2023 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 5, during the plenary session [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 6, 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 receives FDA approval for Lumryz Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA has granted [...]
FDA clears Cumulus dry-sensor EEG headset
Cumulus Neuroscience announced on May 4, 2023, that its dry-sensor electroencephalograph (EEG) headset has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The device is FDA-cleared for use in adults and adolescents for the remote acquisition, display and storage of EEG data. [...]
Talking Sleep | The Nose and OSA: Why the nose always seems to know
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 8 The Nose and OSA: Why the nose always seems to know Dr. Jolie Chang, GUEST Obstructive sleep apnea is regularly linked to the posterior oropharynx and the tongue, but its relationship [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2023 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2023 AASM leadership election, including Eric Olson, MD, who was elected as the 2023 – 2024 president-elect, and Anita Shelgikar, MD, [...]
Avadel receives FDA approval for Lumryz
Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced on May 1, 2023 that the FDA granted final approval to Lumryz, an extended-released sodium oxybate medication. It is taken once at bedtime for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 29, 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. Melatonin content varies in gummies A new research letter published in JAMA reports that [...]
AASM announces the 2023 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2023 AASM “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest, which focused on educating teens about the effects of technology on [...]
AASM names gold standard panel of manual scorers
The AASM has created a gold standard of sleep records to validate third party automated sleep scoring algorithms for the Autoscoring Certification: Sleep Stage Pilot Program. The goal of this project is to establish objective performance requirements for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 22, 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. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q1 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report [...]
Talking Sleep | The microbiome and sleep apnea
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 7 The microbiome and sleep apnea Dr. Andrew Goldberg, GUEST Recent evidence and data has highlighted important associations between obstructive sleep apnea and the microbiome. Here to help us learn more about [...]
New AASM-accredited specialty practices
In 2022 the AASM announced an accreditation program for practices outside the field of sleep medicine (e.g., cardiology practices) that manage patients who have a high risk of OSA. Participation in Specialty Practice Accreditation improves patient access to sleep [...]
FDA grants De Novo request for restless legs syndrome therapy
On April 19, 2023, Noctrix Health announced it received FDA De Novo approval for its NTX100 Tonic Motor Activation (TOMAC) System, which is intended to treat symptoms of moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) and improve sleep quality [...]
Worries about environmental issues are consistently leading to lost sleep for many Americans
According to a March 2023 survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one-third of adults (32%) "always or often" lose sleep at night due to worries about environmental issues. The survey found that younger generations are more [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 15, 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. Clinical trial of OSA implant aura6000 A randomized clinical trial found targeted hypoglossal nerve [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2023
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 18 members who constitute the 2023 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions in sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the [...]
Free educational resources teach students about the importance of sleep health
DARIEN, IL - To help educators communicate the principles of good sleep habits to their students, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in partnership with Young Minds Inspired, has developed free standards-based lesson plans and engaging activities that will [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 8, 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 problems and higher stroke risk A global case-control study published in Neurology has [...]
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 [...]