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 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 17, 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. Update on CMS 90-day adherence rule CMS has instructed the DME MACs to not [...]
New Accreditation Network and revisions to accreditation process and policies
In the field of sleep medicine, it is becoming common place for accreditation programs to be associated with one another either under a hospital, large health system or multi-clinic sleep practice. To improve the accreditation experience for accreditation programs [...]
CMS releases 2022 physician fee schedule proposed rule
On Tuesday, July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule citing potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule (PFS) and other Part B payment policies. AASM staff will review the [...]
EnsoData receives FDA 510(k) clearance of new EnsoSleep features
On July 14, 2021, EnsoData announced its FDA 510(k) clearance of new capabilities and enhancements to EnsoSleep, an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted sleep scoring solution that automates event detection in polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep apnea tests (HSAT). About EnsoSleep [...]
Guiding principles for work shift duration published by American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society
Key factors for determining shift length will help manage fatigue-related risks while meeting operational demands DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) have published evidence-based guiding principles to help employers determine [...]
Sleep psychology profiles
Are you a trainee or an early career psychologist? Or are you an experienced psychologist seeking to expand your practice and improve outcomes among your patients? Consider choosing the specialty of sleep psychology. Sleep medicine is a fascinating, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 10, 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: FDA safety communication The FDA has issued a safety communication in response [...]
CPT Editorial Panel establishes several new codes
The American Medical Association’s CPT Editorial Panel has established several new codes that impact sleep medicine, including two Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to report online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) services, three CPT codes to report hypoglossal nerve [...]
CMS finalizes revisions to local coverage determinations impacting sleep medicine
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized revisions to several local coverage determinations (LCDs) for oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea, positive airway pressure (PAP) devices for obstructive sleep apnea, and respiratory assist devices. The revised [...]
FDA issues safety communication for PAP recall by Philips
On June 30 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication in response to the voluntary recall by Philips of certain Philips Respironics bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 3, 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. View winning Change Agents proposals The AASM congratulates the three winning teams in the [...]
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine impact factor rises again
The annual impact factor for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has risen again, according to Clarivate, which announced on June 30 the release of the 2021 update to its annual Journal Citation Reports. After reaching a new high of 3.586 [...]
Winners of inaugural Change Agents competition propose new approaches for sleep apnea care
American Academy of Sleep Medicine sponsors contest to reimagine patient care DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the winners of its inaugural Change Agents competition, a contest to generate creative ideas to reimagine the diagnosis [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2021, Q2
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, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 26, 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: AASM guidance Based on public information available from Philips, the AASM [...]
AASM advocates for patients affected by Philips PAP recall
The AASM and several medical societies and patient advocacy organizations submitted a letter on June 22 to the durable medical equipment (DME) Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) requesting support from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for patients [...]
New position statement declares that sleep is essential to health
Statement has been endorsed by more than 25 medical, scientific, patient, and safety organizations DARIEN, IL – A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and [...]
Insomnia Awareness Night to shed light on impact of sleeplessness
June 22 observance will drive attention to symptoms and consequences of chronic insomnia DARIEN, Ill. –The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine are working to raise awareness of one of the most common [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 19, 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. Watch: Philips PAP recall discussion Watch the recording of Friday’s webinar featuring representatives from [...]
AASM congratulates 2021 Trainee Investigator Award recipients
Award recognizes outstanding research presented at the SLEEP annual meeting The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2021 Trainee Investigator Award, Dr. Omonigho Bubu, and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation. They [...]
Philips issues Dreamstation CPAP recall notification
On June 14, Philips issued a recall notification for specific Philips bi-level positive airway pressure (bi-level PAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices. The recall is in response to potential health risks related to the [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. Raman Malhotra as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Raman Malhotra became the 36th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Malhotra will serve a one-year term as president of the AASM, the leading professional society in the medical [...]
Log in to access the Virtual SLEEP annual meeting!
It's time to get ready for Virtual SLEEP 2021, the 35th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), which is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS). [...]
Vote for your favorite Change Agents proposal in Sleep Medicine Disruptors competition
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the two teams that won first and second place in the Sleep Medicine Disruptors: Change Agents competition. The winners were announced during the Virtual SLEEP 2021 plenary session on Thursday, June 10. [...]