Advice for early career physicians in academic sleep medicine
The Early Career Physician Assembly is an online community for members who are early in their sleep medicine careers, giving them an opportunity to network and learn from colleagues with a similar professional background. AASM member students, fellows, trainees, [...]
Sleep ISR record rewards program sets stage for future of sleep medicine
Matthew Anastasi, AASM Sleep Scoring Project Manager “There is a Chinese curse which says, ‘May he live in interesting times.’ Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are [...]
AASM members address inequities in sleep health
Jennifer Gibson, AASM Communications Manager The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new level of attention to health disparities. People in communities of color are at greater risk of getting sick and dying from COVID, and studies show that racial and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 19, 2022
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. Senator urges FDA to take action vs Philips U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and William [...]
Apply for diversity, equity and inclusion travel grant and leadership award
This is your final opportunity to apply for the 2022 AASM Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Travel and Registration Grant or to submit a nomination to the APSS for the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award. Both deadlines have [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 12, 2022
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. Registration is open for SLEEP 2022 It’s time to go “Back to SLEEP!” Register [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep and athletes
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 3 Sleep and Athletes Dr. Jeffrey S. Durmer, guest All eyes are on the Olympics this month, and in this episode of Talking Sleep, we explore sleep in elite athletes with [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 5, 2022
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 clears wireless patch to detect OSA Wesper announced FDA clearance for its Wesper [...]
Apply for new artificial intelligence program Gold Standard Panel
The AASM is seeking applicants interested in supporting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM’s) efforts to develop a certification program that will provide oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) sleep scoring packages and help move the field of sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 29, 2022
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 recall: Philips Evo ventilators On Jan. 26, an FDA Class I medical device [...]
Sleep CDR and AASM quality measures approved for 2022 CMS Quality Payment Program
The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) has been approved as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) for inclusion in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2022. This designation will allow [...]
American Medical Association approves audio-only CPT modifier
The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel recently approved a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) modifier for “Synchronous Telemedicine Service Rendered Via Telephone or Other Real-Time Interactive Audio-Only Telecommunications System.” Modifier 93 should be reported to describe real-time [...]
Talking Sleep | Home sleep apnea testing in children
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 2 Home Sleep Apnea Testing in Children Dr. Shannon Sullivan, guest More sleep physicians are utilizing home sleep apnea testing during the pandemic, but the jury is still out on HSATs [...]
FDA clears wireless patch to detect sleep apnea
Wesper announced on Jan. 25, 2022, that it received FDA clearance for its Wesper Lab system, which assists trained personnel in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with data from a wireless patch component. About Wesper Lab [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 22, 2022
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 experts needed for FDA panels The FDA is requesting nominations for voting members [...]
AASM successfully advocates for changes to Medicare local coverage articles for home sleep apnea tests
Multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have made modifications to local coverage articles (LCAs) after the AASM advocated for the MACs to allow Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 95800, 95801, and 95806 to be reported when home sleep apnea tests [...]
AASM announces the 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 15, 2022
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 expands PAP device recall scope In a Q4 financial update, Philips reported the [...]
Talking Sleep | Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease Dr. Susan Redline, guest Season Four of Talking Sleep kicks off with a conversation with one of the preeminent leaders in the sleep field, [...]
Idorsia receives FDA approval of QUVIVIQ for insomnia
On Jan. 10, 2022, Idorsia announced that the FDA approved QUVIVIQ (daridorexant) 25 mg and 50 mg for the treatment of adult patients with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. About QUVIVIQ QUVIVIQ is [...]
AASM announces new Specialty Practice Accreditation program
Cardiology practices can participate to improve patient access to sleep apnea care DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a new accreditation program for medical practices outside the field of sleep medicine that manage patients [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 8, 2022
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. New Specialty Practice Accreditation program The AASM is launching a new accreditation program for [...]
New program will promote sleep and cardiology collaboration
The AASM is launching a new accreditation program for medical practices outside the field of sleep medicine that manage patients who have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). At this time, only cardiology practices are eligible for [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2021, Q4
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 1, 2022
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. A fresh start to advance sleep care Current challenges — including the ongoing COVID-19 [...]