Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 12, 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. Virtual SLEEP 2021: You can still register! You can still register for Virtual SLEEP [...]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee achievements
The AASM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee began as a task force in 2018, became a full committee in 2019, and has been working within the Academy to promote a welcoming environment, identify barriers, and support initiatives for better [...]
Sleep is essential to health: New position statement
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors has developed a new position statement declaring that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being and safety. The statement supports [...]
Is it more than a snore? Recognizing sleep apnea warning signs
Millions of Americans have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, and snoring is one common symptom Nearly 70% of Americans who sleep with a bed partner report that their partner snores while sleeping, according to a 2021 survey* by the American [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 5, 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. Follow-up PSG and HSAT for OSA A new AASM clinical guidance statement published in [...]
Assembly networking events at Virtual SLEEP 2021
Several AASM assemblies will be hosting networking events as part of the evening “flex time” during the Virtual SLEEP 2021 annual meeting. AASM members are encouraged to view the list of events below for opportunities to network with colleagues. [...]
Sleep disparities and diversity, equity, and inclusion in focus at Virtual SLEEP 2021
Multiple sessions at Virtual SLEEP 2021 will explore sleep health disparities and issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in sleep medicine. The AASM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee encourages attendees to learn more about these topics during the [...]
Farewell and thank you!
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” said Albert Einstein. This past year, the Academy was nimble and responsive to the needs of our members by quickly pivoting in making important decisions. The Academy saw and utilized [...]
Prorated dues for 2021 now available
When you become a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), you’ll gain a network of over 8,500 colleagues who share the same passion and challenges that you do. Prorated Membership Dues Pricing as Low as $35 Starting [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 29, 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. Top JCSM manuscript reviewers of 2020 AASM congratulates top reviewer Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2020
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2020 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 22, 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. Pursuing advanced sleep practices The AASM has released a new resource, “Pursuing Advanced Sleep [...]
New resource will help you advance your sleep practice in your community
The AASM has released a new resource, “Pursuing Advanced Sleep Practices: A Guide to Raising Quality Care in Sleep Medicine,” to assist accredited sleep programs in understanding how to advance their sleep practices. It encourages sleep programs to look [...]
Virtual SLEEP 2021 meeting brings international research to you
DARIEN, IL – May 21, 2021 –Don’t miss your opportunity to join leading scientists and sleep clinicians from around the globe at the world’s largest meeting for sleep and circadian science. Virtual SLEEP 2021, the 35th annual meeting of [...]
Treating sleep disorders is safe and effective
DARIEN, IL — Americans are having a hard time sleeping, causing a significant rise in those who need sleep care. In fact – according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) – more than [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 15, 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 update on CPAP device safety A Philips update warns of possible risks to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 8, 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 AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry This week the AASM announced the launch of [...]
AASM congratulates winners of 2021 ‘Sleep is Essential’ High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2021 AASM “Sleep is Essential” High School Video Contest, which focused on educating teens about the importance of healthy sleep. [...]
AASM advocates for policies to promote and improve sleep health during virtual Capitol Hill visits
On April 13-14, 2021, members of the AASM Advocacy Committee and Political Action Committee held virtual Capitol Hill visits with 14 congressional offices to advocate for policies that promote sleep health and address the AASM’s legislative and policy agenda. [...]
AASM launches first clinical data registry dedicated to sleep medicine
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and launched the first clinical data registry exclusively for sleep medicine. The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry — Sleep CDR — will assist users in streamlining data collection [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 1, 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. Hypersomnolence: New AASM guideline Now available as accepted papers on the JCSM website are [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2021 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2021 AASM leadership election, including Jennifer L. Martin, PhD, who was elected as the 2021 – 2022 president-elect, and James A. [...]
AASM congratulates 2021 diversity, equity and inclusion grant recipients
The AASM is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Travel & Registration Grant. This year’s grant recipients were selected from a highly competitive application pool. The AASM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helped review [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 24, 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. AASM responds to AHRQ report on CPAP The AASM organized and coordinated a multi-society [...]
AASM organizes multi-society response to AHRQ’s draft CPAP technology assessment
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) organized and coordinated a multi-society initiative involving 20 organizations to develop and submit a comprehensive comment letter in response to the draft CPAP technology assessment and appendix posted recently by the Agency [...]