Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 4, 2021
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 authorizes Philips repair plan This week Philips announced that it has received FDA [...]
Seven simple ways to raise awareness for World Narcolepsy Day
Save the date for the third annual World Narcolepsy Day on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021! Led by 27 patient advocacy organizations across 6 continents, World Narcolepsy Day unites the international narcolepsy community to inspire action, increase public knowledge, [...]
FDA authorizes Philips PAP device repair program
On Sept. 1, Philips announced that it has received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to “rework” the recalled first-generation DreamStation devices by replacing the sound abatement foam with a new material. Philips anticipates that the repair program [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 28, 2021
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 MSLT and MWT protocols AASM has published updates to the recommended protocols for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 21, 2021
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 recall: Temporary PAP devices A July 16 FAQ posted by the DME MACs [...]
Sleep Medicine Essentials update
Due to a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases in Austin, Texas, it has become necessary to prioritize everyone's health and safety and transition Sleep Medicine Essentials to a virtual event. We also have had to cancel Sleep Medicine [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 14, 2021
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 recall: Bacteria filters Philips has posted supplemental information about bacteria filters, stating [...]
Represent the sleep specialty within the AMA
The AASM is up for a five-year review of its representation in the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates. Participation enables the AASM to represent the sleep specialty in two key committees overseeing practice and reimbursement issues: The AMA/Specialty [...]
FDA approves new indication for Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia
On Aug. 12, 2021, Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA approved a new indication for Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) in adults. About Xywav Xywav, also known as JZP258, is a lower-sodium oxybate treatment taken at night to help [...]
Vote on 2021 proposed bylaws revisions
Dear AASM Member: The AASM Board of Directors periodically reviews governance documents as part of its general oversight of the organization. During a recent review of the bylaws, the AASM Board of Directors identified and recommended several changes that [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 7, 2021
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. Optimal Medicare NIV coverage criteria CHEST published reports from a technical expert panel involving [...]
US Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management release surprise billing interim final rule
On July 1, 2021, the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management released an interim final rule (IFR) with comment period. This IFR implements portions of the No Surprises Act [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Cathy Goldstein
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Cathy Goldstein, MD, who was named the 2021 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep [...]
Read the summer 2021 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we highlight the AASM’s new clinical data registry, Sleep CDR. We also discuss the AASM-led response to a government report on the effectiveness of [...]
AASM Organizes Effort to Defend CPAP
By Jennifer Gibson, AASM Communications Manager A government-sponsored draft report on the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy sent shockwaves through the sleep medicine community and prompted the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to organize a [...]
New Clinical Practice Guideline Supports Behavioral, Psychological Treatments for Insomnia
By Jack Edinger, PhD, Chair, Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Insomnia Guideline Task Force Chronic insomnia disorder is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects quality of life, daytime functioning, mental and physical health, and health care utilization for [...]
Increase Payments, Avoid Penalties and Streamline Reaccreditation Through New Sleep Data Registry
By Diedra Gray, AASM Director of Health Policy The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has partnered with ArborMetrix to develop and launch the AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) forto the field of sleep medicine. The entire [...]
New guideline provides clinical recommendations for treating sleep disorders that cause excessive sleepiness
Effective treatment of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy is important for health, safety, and quality of life DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the treatment [...]
August is AASM Member Appreciation Month
Throughout the past year, healthcare professionals have been on the frontline and our members have worked tirelessly to provide care and support to those in need. Starting Monday, August 2, the AASM will celebrate Member Appreciation Month to say [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 31, 2021
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. FAQs from FDA about Philips recall The FDA has posted responses to several patient-centered [...]
FDA grants breakthrough designation to Takeda narcolepsy drug
On July 28, 2021, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company announced the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to TAK-994, which may provide a future treatment option targeting the orexin deficiency underlying narcolepsy type 1. About TAK-994 TAK-994 is a Phase 2 investigational [...]
New resource will help health care workers prioritize sleep and manage fatigue
American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides practical tips to promote health and safety DARIEN, IL – In recognition that health care workers are at risk for poor sleep and often struggle with on-the-job fatigue, the American Academy of Sleep [...]
AASM introduces new Accreditation Network application
Application simplifies the accreditation process and provides volume pricing DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is launching a new accreditation application type to simplify the accreditation process for multi-site health systems. Sleep medicine practices and facilities [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 24, 2021
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. From AASM President Dr. Raman Malhotra The voluntary PAP device recall by Philips has [...]
AASM response to the Philips PAP device recall
The June 14 announcement by Philips of its voluntary positive airway pressure (PAP) device recall has been a significant challenge for our members and the patients that we take care of, especially since we have been grappling for more [...]