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 [...]
Increase Payments, Avoid Penalties and Streamline Reaccreditation Through New Sleep Data Registry
By Diedra Gray, AASM Director of Health Policy The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has partnered with ArborMetrix to develop and launch the AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) forto the field of sleep medicine. The entire [...]
New guideline provides clinical recommendations for treating sleep disorders that cause excessive sleepiness
Effective treatment of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy is important for health, safety, and quality of life DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the treatment [...]
August is AASM Member Appreciation Month
Throughout the past year, healthcare professionals have been on the frontline and our members have worked tirelessly to provide care and support to those in need. Starting Monday, August 2, the AASM will celebrate Member Appreciation Month to say [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 31, 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. FAQs from FDA about Philips recall The FDA has posted responses to several patient-centered [...]
FDA grants breakthrough designation to Takeda narcolepsy drug
On July 28, 2021, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company announced the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to TAK-994, which may provide a future treatment option targeting the orexin deficiency underlying narcolepsy type 1. About TAK-994 TAK-994 is a Phase 2 investigational [...]
New resource will help health care workers prioritize sleep and manage fatigue
American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides practical tips to promote health and safety DARIEN, IL – In recognition that health care workers are at risk for poor sleep and often struggle with on-the-job fatigue, the American Academy of Sleep [...]
AASM introduces new Accreditation Network application
Application simplifies the accreditation process and provides volume pricing DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is launching a new accreditation application type to simplify the accreditation process for multi-site health systems. Sleep medicine practices and facilities [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 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. From AASM President Dr. Raman Malhotra The voluntary PAP device recall by Philips has [...]
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 [...]