Teledentistry in dental sleep medicine: Innovation with safeguards
By Kevin Postol, DDS, president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Advances in technology have impacted awareness, diagnosis and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Wearables now provide patients with insights into whether they may be [...]
Using AI tools in sleep medicine patient encounters
By Kate Robards, senior writer Physicians spend a substantial amount of time on documentation, often more than they spend with their patients. An article published in JAMA Network Open found that primary care visits average about 30 minutes, [...]
Remote monitoring services explained
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee Remote monitoring services refer to the use of digital technologies to collect, transmit and analyze health data from patients outside of traditional health care settings, such as in their homes. These [...]
What clinicians should know about prescribing tirzepatide for sleep apnea
By Kate Robards, senior writer In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved tirzepatide (Zepbound) as the first medication indicated for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults who also have obesity. This landmark approval, [...]
Montage 2025, issue three — Now available
Each issue of Montage highlights timely ideas, clinical insights, and member voices that reflect the evolving field of sleep medicine. In this issue, Dr. Judette Louis brings sleep into the maternal health conversation, and patient advocate Matt Horsnell [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2026 awards
The AASM Awards Advisory Panel and AASM Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2026 AASM awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. AASM members are invited to submit applications nominating individuals who embody [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 30, 2025
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 patient-reported outcome tool for OSA The AASM has developed and validated a [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans
Season 7 | Episode 15 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Greg Burek, a psychiatrist and former Marine, and Dr. Dmitriy Kogan, associate professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin [...]
AASM introduces new patient-reported outcome tool for sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 23, 2025
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. Treatment of central sleep apnea in adults Now available as an accepted paper [...]
Nox launches self-applied PSG solution in U.S.
On August 14, 2025, Nox Medical announced the U.S. launch of the Nox SAS solution, an advanced EEG technology that enables polysomnography (PSG) testing in any setting. About Nox SAS Nox SAS, short for self-applied somnography, is a [...]
Worried and wired: What’s keeping America awake
DARIEN, IL - If your mind is racing when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals what’s currently weighing on Americans’ minds – job worries, finances, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 16, 2025
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. Dr. Robert Pearl to present keynote address At Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, Dr. Robert [...]
Nyxoah receives FDA approval for Genio system
On Aug. 8, 2025, Nyxoah announced that the FDA approved the Genio system for a subset of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) between 15 and 65. About Genio [...]
AASM continues advocacy for extended telehealth flexibilities
On Aug. 11, 2025, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine joined more than 340 organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders to request that Medicare beneficiaries maintain continued access to telehealth services, beyond when flexibilities are set [...]
AASM is accepting abstracts and award entries for Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting abstracts and innovation award entries as part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in-person in Austin, Texas, and livestreamed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. [...]
Start the school year strong with healthy sleep habits
DARIEN, IL – As families prepare for another exciting school year, there's one simple ingredient that can set students up for success: sleep. Quality sleep is the foundation that helps students thrive academically, stay healthy, build strong friendships, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 9, 2025
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. Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine The AASM has released a new position statement [...]
Talking Sleep | OSA and PLMD
Season 7 | Episode 14 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Gulcin Benbir, professor of neurology and sleep researcher from Turkey, and Dr. Lourdes Del Rosso, sleep physician and professor at UCSF [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 2, 2025
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. Govt to launch health data tracking system The Trump administration is launching a [...]
Support for clinicians affected by Texas weather emergencies
On July 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) policy will apply to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians affected by the recent Texas weather emergencies. Performance [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 26, 2025
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. Submit an abstract for Disruptors 2025 AASM is accepting abstract submissions for Sleep [...]
Inside the excellence: Highlights from the 2025 CMS Quality Conference
AASM staff attended the 2025 CMS Quality Conference (#QualCon25), held on July 1–2. This year’s theme was “Make America Healthy: Improving Health Outcomes Through Prevention, Quality, and Safety.” CMS prioritized key areas including: Chronic disease prevention Advancing artificial intelligence [...]
Talking Sleep | Predicting RBD Phenoconversion via Autonomic Reflex Testing
Season 7 | Episode 13 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Luca Baldelli, a neurologist from the University of Bologna and Treasurer-Elect of the International REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Study Group, to [...]
Apnimed announces positive results from second clinical trial of sleep apnea medication
On July 23, Apnimed announced positive topline results from LunAIRo, the second phase 3 clinical trial of AD109 (aroxybutynin 2.5mg, atomoxetine 75mg) in adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Apnimed previously announced results from its SynAIRgy trial of AD109 [...]