AASM responds to CMS 2022 physician fee schedule proposed rule
On July 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 proposed rule summarizing proposed revisions to the physician fee schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program(QPP). AASM’s health policy team performed an analysis and found [...]
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Genio system for OSA
Nyxoah announced Sep. 14, 2021, that the FDA granted breakthrough device designation to its Genio bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation system, which is intended to treat adult patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and complete concentric collapse [...]
New video explains the science behind sleepy teens
Video explores teen sleep and circadian rhythms and provides 10 tips for healthy sleep DARIEN, IL - A new video developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine offers tips to help sleep-deprived teenagers get healthy sleep on a [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 11, 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. DreamStation 2 clinical support info Philips has posted online resources that sleep clinicians can [...]
AASM to discontinue SleepTM telemedicine service in 2022
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is preparing to discontinue its AASM SleepTM telemedicine service in one year. New subscriptions will no longer be accepted after Sept. 30, 2021. Current subscribers will continue to be able to use SleepTM, [...]
Philips releases clinical support information for DreamStation 2
Philips has posted an assortment of online resources that sleep clinicians can use to help patients with sleep apnea who are transitioning to the new DreamStation 2 positive airway pressure machine due to the recall of first-generation DreamStation devices. [...]
Sleep Medicine Essentials attendee login instructions
If you registered for Sleep Medicine Essentials 2021, please follow the login instructions below. Login Instructions Please log in early to ensure everything is functioning properly ahead of the event. Visit the event site essentials.aasm.org/community Click “Login with [...]
New guideline provides clinical recommendations for surgical referral of obstructive sleep apnea patients
Surgical treatment of sleep apnea can benefit patients who are unable to use CPAP DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the referral of adults with [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine organizes second annual Student Sleep Health Week
Sept. 12-18 observance to highlight importance of healthy sleep as students go back to school DARIEN, IL – As many students return to classrooms for the first time in more than a year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [...]
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 [...]