Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 20, 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 partners with Google to improve sleep The AASM is collaborating with Google to [...]
ABIM, ABPN extend maintenance of certification requirement deadlines through 2022
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) have announced that they are extending all maintenance of certification (MOC) requirement deadlines through Dec. 31, 2022, due to the clinical demands of the [...]
AASM condemns racist attacks against Asian Americans
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reaffirms our previous condemnation of racism and discrimination and denounces the ongoing acts of harassment and violence directed at Asian Americans in the U.S. The deaths of six Asian women in recent [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2021 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Four members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have been selected as 2021 AASM awards recipients for their contributions to the field of sleep medicine. This year’s award winners will be recognized during the plenary [...]
AASM supports elimination of daylight saving time change, urges Congress to hold hearing
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine commends federal legislators for seeking to establish a national, fixed, year-round time by eliminating seasonal time changes in the spring and fall. However, the AASM urges Congress to hold a [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine partners with Google to help people understand and improve their sleep
DARIEN, IL — March 16, 2021 — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is collaborating with Google to share evidence-based recommendations and sleep tips with consumers through the new Sleep Sensing feature available on the second-generation Nest Hub. Google [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 13, 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. Metrics of OSA severity: Beyond AHI A new research statement from a Sleep Research [...]
Sleep Medicine Disruptors login instructions
Login Instructions Please login early to ensure everything is functioning properly ahead of the event. Visit the event site disruptors.aasm.org/community Enter the same email you registered with and click Login Enter the access code that was sent to [...]
Treating sleep disorders is essential and safe
DARIEN, IL - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients are delaying or avoiding care for common, treatable sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia. Putting off needed care for sleep disorders can have negative long-term consequences [...]
Ditching the daylight saving time change for better sleep, health and safety
How to mitigate dangerous effects of the time change and why Congress should implement permanent standard time instead If the month of March has you dreading the night when we “spring forward” to daylight saving time, you’re not alone. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 6, 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. Cast your vote in leadership election The 2021 - 2022 AASM leadership election begins [...]
CMS to apply MIPS automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy for 2020 performance period
As part of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is applying the automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy to all MIPS-eligible clinicians for the 2020 performance period. The MIPS extreme and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 27, 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 warns of pulse ox limitations A new FDA safety communication informs patients and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 20, 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. Volunteer to serve on an AASM committee AASM members can expand your professional knowledge, [...]
Abiding by core values to guide key decisions
Core values serve as guardrails to help us make important decisions. In January 2020, the AASM introduced the six core values adopted by the board of directors as part of our new strategic plan: adaptable, diverse and inclusive, evidence-based, [...]
Volunteer to help advance the field of sleep medicine
The AASM call for volunteers is now open for the 2021 – 2022 program year, and I invite you to volunteer today to serve on an AASM committee. We need your skills and expertise! AASM committees offer you an [...]
CPAP treatment increases physical activity in adults with sleep apnea, heart disease
DARIEN, IL – A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. During a mean follow-up period of 3.7 years, the group treated with [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 13, 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. Bedtime, mortality and heart events An analysis of 112,198 individuals from 21 countries who [...]
Missing the mark with melatonin: Finding the best treatment for insomnia
Stressful days and sleepless nights leave many people searching for a quick solution to their sleep troubles – is melatonin the answer? As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, stress and anxiety are leaving many American adults [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 6, 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 eXciteOSA device On Feb. 5, the FDA authorized marketing of a new [...]
FDA authorizes eXciteOSA device for snoring and mild sleep apnea
On Feb. 5, 2021, the FDA authorized marketing of a new prescription device, eXciteOSA (formerly Snoozeal), to reduce snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. It is the first device used while awake that is intended to improve tongue muscle [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 30, 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 E/M code changes quick reference guide A quick reference guide created by the [...]
CMS finalizes changes to the Quality Payment Program
Acknowledging that physician practices are focusing on providing quality care during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized several important changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Merit-based Incentive Payment System [...]
AASM waives joint providership continuing education fees for state sleep societies in 2021
In recognition of the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, the AASM is waiving the continuing education joint providership fees for state and regional sleep societies in 2021. As an ACCME-accredited provider, the AASM has the expertise to jointly coordinate [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 23, 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 from the COVID-19 Task Force The AASM COVID-19 Task Force is providing this [...]