FDA approves marketing of NightWare app to treat nightmares
On Nov. 6, 2020, the FDA permitted marketing of NightWare, an app that reduces sleep disturbances in adults 22 years of age or older who either have nightmare disorder or experience nightmares related to post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 7, 2020
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 2021 abstracts & session proposals The submission site is now open for SLEEP [...]
CMS shares preliminary 2019 performance year Quality Payment Program results
On Oct. 27, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted an infographic and blog post by Administrator Seema Verma to share preliminary participation data from the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2019. CMS reports that clinicians [...]
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra signed a renewal of determination that extended the current COVID-19 public health emergency by 90 days, effective Jan. 11, 2023. The original determination was made in January 2020 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 31, 2020
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: Record number of sleep fellows A record-breaking 165 physicians were matched with [...]
Sleep medicine training programs welcome record number of fellows
A record-breaking 165 physicians were matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program on Oct. 28 during “Match Day” for the 2021 appointment year. The number of matched fellows is an 11.5-percent increase over last year. Each fellow will [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2021 – 2022 Board of Directors
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2021 on the AASM Board of Directors. To qualify for service on the AASM Board of Directors, nominees must [...]
CMS is accepting applications for MIPS exemptions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is accepting applications for a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Promoting Interoperability Hardship Exemption or Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exemption for the 2020 Performance Year of MIPS until Thursday, Dec. 31, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 24, 2020
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 seeks Board of Directors nominees The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves [...]
Untreated sleep apnea is associated with flu hospitalization
DARIEN, IL – As we approach flu season, adults with obstructive sleep apnea may want to take extra precautions. A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to find [...]
FDA approves expanded use of Wakix for narcolepsy
Harmony Biosciences announced on Oct. 13, 2020, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy. The FDA previously approved Wakix for the treatment of excessive daytime [...]
Read the Fall 2020 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we explore why the Academy is calling for an end to daylight saving time, review activities from our first-ever Student Sleep Health Week and [...]
AASM calls for end to daylight saving time
Twice a year, most Americans change their clocks. Twice a year, they also debate whether we should continue the ritual of “spring forward and fall back.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports eliminating daylight saving time for the [...]
Narcolepsy leads to rewarding career in sleep medicine
Luis Ortiz, MD, is a sleep physician in the Sleep Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 as a young adult, Dr. Ortiz is an advocate for the early diagnosis [...]
AASM’s first Student Sleep Health Week observance a success
Healthy sleep is vital for students to prepare for success in school. Yet, according to more than half of American parents surveyed by the AASM, students are not getting enough sleep. To highlight the importance of healthy sleep for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 17, 2020
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 expands approval for Wakix Harmony Biosciences announced that the FDA has approved Wakix [...]
CMS announces new repayment terms for COVID-19 Medicare loans to providers
On Oct. 8 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced amended terms for payments issued under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program, allowing providers and suppliers one additional year to start loan payments. The amended terms [...]
Change, the only permanence in life!
As I paused recently to appreciate the beautiful fall colors changing, it reminded me that change is happening everywhere, continuously. We change as part of the natural evolution of life. As I was reflecting on change, my mind wandered [...]
SLEEP 2021: Call for abstract reviewers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract reviewers for SLEEP 2021. All reviewers must be able and willing to complete reviews during the upcoming holiday season (December – early January). If you are interested in [...]
AASM responds to CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
On behalf of all individual and facility members, the AASM submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Oct. 5 in response to the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 10, 2020
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 responds to CMS proposed rule The AASM submitted a comment letter to CMS [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2020, Q3
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, [...]
An important time for you to support sleep advocacy
Dear AASM Members, This is an important election year, so let’s help each other out by supporting the AASM Political Action Committee. The AASM legislative agenda helps us better serve our patients and advance our field. However, it is [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 3, 2020
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. Membership is now open for 2021! Membership renewals for 2021 are now being accepted. [...]
HHS announces $20 billion in new COVID-19 provider relief funding
On Oct. 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $20 billion in new relief funding for health care providers experiencing financial losses and changes in operating [...]