AASM analysis of the 2024 CMS Quality Payment Program final rule
In November the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2024 Quality Payment Program final rule, seeking to further advance Medicare's overall value-based care strategy of growth, alignment, and equity. An AASM analysis of the rule, including key [...]
FDA clears home sleep test worn on forehead
Compumedics announced on Dec. 4, 2023, that its Somfit home sleep test received FDA 510(k) clearance to be marketed in the U.S. About Somfit The Somfit system is a non-invasive prescription device intended for home use with patients suspected [...]
Over three-fourths of Americans lose sleep due to digital distractions – sleep experts urge a change
As the countdown to the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about fresh starts and new habits, like reducing digital disruptions before bedtime. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 91% of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 2, 2023
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 issues DreamStation 2 safety warning The FDA issued a safety communication to inform [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep and ADHD in adolescents
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 22 Sleep and ADHD in adolescents DR. JESSICA LUNSFORD-AVERY, GUEST We have seen data associating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with sleep disorders, and many experts believe that a sleep assessment should be performed routinely [...]
AASM members advocate for physician payment reform during health policy Hill Day
On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the AASM Coding & Compliance Committee and Advocacy Committee joined AASM staff in traveling to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advocate for physician payment reform during the AASM’s health policy Hill Day. [...]
FDA clears Vivos oral appliance for severe obstructive sleep apnea
On Nov. 29, 2023, Vivos Therapeutics announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its line of Complete Airway Repositioning and/or Expansion (CARE) oral appliances for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About Vivos CARE oral appliances Vivos’ [...]
Match day for 2024 sleep medicine fellowship training appointment sets records
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the record-breaking number of 188 physicians who matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program Nov. 29 during “Match Day” for the 2024 appointment year. This year’s sleep medicine match also involved [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 25, 2023
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 ResMed info on masks with magnets ResMed has issued an urgent field safety [...]
Thankful for so much at this time of year
Thanksgiving for most of my childhood and adolescence meant dinner at my paternal grandparents on Long Island, NY. My cousins from Pennsylvania and Connecticut would be there, Grandma would make creamed onions for my dad, my mom would make [...]
Read Montage magazine issue three of 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore diverse practice models and their impact on patient care. Our cover story features insights from members navigating the advantages and hurdles of [...]
From sleep struggles to empowering families
Pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, is on a mission to educate and empower women and children to prioritize sleep. This fall, she’s launching a holistic telemedicine-based sleep practice for patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. [...]
Hospital expands services to address unique challenges in pediatric sleep medicine
By Binal Kancherla, MD, FAAP The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes to the operations in sleep laboratories around the country. Many had to ultimately shut down and limit services to patients. Luckily, most adult sleep centers still had [...]
Free sleep clinic reduces sleep health inequities in southeast Michigan
By Galit Levi Dunietz, PhD, MPH Good sleep is fundamental for health and quality of life, yet healthy sleep is inaccessible for some of the most vulnerable members in our society. Indeed, racial and ethnic minorities, low-income working adults, [...]
Why sleep doctors are turning to private practice
By Kate Robards, AASM Senior Writer According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits [...]
How sleep medicine fits in accountable care organizations
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors Over the course of my 25-year career in sleep medicine, I have navigated through several pivotal transitions, with each chapter presenting valuable insights. I have experience as an owner/partner [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 18, 2023
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. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM [...]
Talking Sleep | Medications to manage central disorders of hypersomnolence
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 21 Medications to manage central disorders of hypersomnolence DR. HRAYR ATTARIAN, GUEST In the last few years, more medications have been available to treat central disorders of hypersomnolence. While treatments for narcolepsy [...]
One in three Americans have used electronic sleep trackers, leading to changed behavior for many
Many Americans are interested in tracking and learning about their sleeping habits to optimize sleep quality, using tools such as wearable devices or mobile apps. According to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 11, 2023
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 [...]
AASM to exhibit at APHA 2023
Come see us at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo. We will have two booths at the Expo! The AASM Foundation will be promoting our programs and meeting with public health professionals at Booth 424. [...]
FDA clears Owlet Dream Sock for infant pulse oximetry
On Nov. 9, 2023, Owlet announced it received De Novo clearance from the FDA for its Dream Sock, an over-the-counter medical pulse oximetry solution for infants. The device provides infants’ real-time health information to parents and caregivers. About the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 4, 2023
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 of AHRQ report on OSA outcomes A workgroup representing AASM, ATS, CHEST and [...]
AASM continues physician payment reform efforts
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) continues to work to advocate for changes to Medicare physician payment through an ongoing collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA) and by launching independent efforts to highlight the specific challenges to [...]
Talking Sleep | Legal issues in a sleep medicine practice
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 20 Legal issues in a sleep medicine practice Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva, GUEST Drowsy driving accidents are just one of the many ways in which health care can interface with the legal system. [...]