Puzzling over central disorders of hypersomnolence: the challenges faced by patients and clinicians
By Jennifer Gibson, AASM Communications Manager Central disorders of hypersomnolence are among the most difficult sleep conditions to diagnose. Many patients struggle for years before getting an accurate diagnosis, and they often feel alone in their battle. Patients report [...]
Living my best life as a sleep physician with narcolepsy
Lindsay McCullough, MD Most people are surprised to hear that I have narcolepsy. An invisible diagnosis, narcolepsy causes many to struggle to cope with the symptoms without knowing they have the condition. Others walk in silence for fear [...]
Top sleep medicine news in 2022: Year in review
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the Philips PAP device recall both continuing into 2022, it didn’t feel like a “new” year for sleep medicine professionals when Jan. 1 arrived. However, it was a promising sign when 170 sleep clinicians [...]
Sleep medicine on social media: Top 10 posts from 2022
In 2022, sleep professionals around the world took to social media to discuss the latest research, advocate for policy changes, and build community. With a combined following of more than 60,000 accounts, the AASM’s social media posts reach a [...]
Summary of changes to the 2023 Quality Payment Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2023 Quality Payment Program final rule on Nov. 1, 2022. The rule includes provisions addressing the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, MIPS Value Pathways, and Advanced Alternative Payment Models. An analysis [...]
AASM advocacy work seen in end-of-year legislative omnibus
Before adjourning for the holidays, the United States Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which was signed into law by President Biden shortly after. The sprawling piece of legislation, known as an omnibus, contains a number of [...]
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 delays several physician reimbursement cuts
On Dec. 19, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, was finalized. This legislation provides approximately $1.7 trillion in spending and includes policies that extend beyond appropriations in many different areas. The legislation includes physician reimbursement and telehealth provisions that are [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top studies of 2022
The below two lists highlight noteworthy studies published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that captured the attention of the public and health care professionals. Top 10 Altmetric Scores Altmetric scores are calculated from the number [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 24, 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. Happy holidays from the AASM The American Academy of Sleep Medicine thanks you for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 17, 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. Analysis: Physician fee schedule final rule This AASM analysis of the CMS 2023 Medicare [...]
AASM analysis of the 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule in November. An analysis of the rule, including key highlights specific to sleep medicine, is included below. This analysis includes updated comparison documents [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 10, 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. AHRQ posts final PAP technology assessment The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has [...]
Submit abstracts and session proposals for SLEEP 2023
AASM members are invited to submit abstracts and session proposals for SLEEP 2023, the 37th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), which will be held June 3 – 7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The SLEEP meeting is [...]
HHS responds to AASM advocacy on medical device prioritization
Since 2020, a global semiconductor chip shortage, coupled with supply chain issues, has impacted many industries, including medical devices that are vital to the health and safety of Americans. In the wake of the worldwide Philips recall of millions [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 3, 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. Match Day connects fellows and programs The AASM congratulates the 178 physicians who matched [...]
Sleep medicine match connects nearly 180 physicians with a fellowship training program
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 178 physicians who matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program Nov. 30 during “Match Day” for the 2023 appointment year. Each fellow will join one of 99 sleep medicine training [...]
Americans report sleeping better, two years into the pandemic
While the coronavirus continues to affect people worldwide, a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that Americans seem to be sleeping better now compared with 2021 during the height of the pandemic. The 2022 survey found that nearly one-third of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 26, 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. Updates on Philips PAP device recall Philips posted an update addressing two problems with [...]
Thankful for this season of generosity and gratitude
Thanksgiving is my favorite annual holiday. I look forward to enjoying a leisurely meal around a common table with the people I love. It’s a great opportunity to share traditions and create new memories with family and friends. The [...]
AASM applauds AMA for supporting permanent standard time
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, which passed a resolution during its interim meeting on Nov. 14 supporting the establishment of permanent standard time across the United States. The resolution [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 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. FDA: New issues with Trilogy ventilators The FDA reports that Philips Respironics Trilogy ventilators [...]
Talking Sleep | College, Transgender Students and Sleep
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 21 College, Transgender Students and Sleep Dr. Shelley Hershner, GUEST Student Sleep Health Awareness week occurs every September, and AASM members are working hard to provide sleep education for students and parents. We [...]
AASM advocates for patient access to medically necessary controlled substances via telemedicine
The AASM has signed on to a letter coordinated by the American Telemedicine Association urging the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to act to ensure millions of patients are able to continue to access medically necessary controlled substances [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 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. Last chance for Board of Directors nominees The AASM invites qualified members to nominate [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 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. CMS posts physician fee schedule final rule CMS announced the release of the final [...]