Racism, intolerance, brutality, inequity: What do we do?
The last couple of weeks brought another deluge of feelings as we remember the senseless death of George Floyd. The outcome of the trial was emotional for many of us and has once again reminded us of the state [...]
Read the spring 2021 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we share how we can learn and grow from challenges like those of the past year when we embrace a growth mindset. We also [...]
Sense of culture and community brings sleep physician home to Alaska
Christina Darby, MD, FAASM, is medical director of the sleep medicine clinic at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. She recently received the Alaska Federation of Natives President’s Award for Health. Montage spoke with her about her commitment [...]
Virtually connecting to share a passion for sleep
In the yearlong battle against COVID-19, we’ve had to make many sacrifices. Everyone’s personal and professional lives have been impacted by the pandemic. We’ve experienced tragic loss and witnessed incredible perseverance, and while the promise of effective vaccines brings [...]
Adopt a growth mindset to better embrace change
Jill Klein is a professor of marketing at the Melbourne Business School in Melbourne, Australia, and a professorial fellow at the Melbourne Medical School. She earned a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Michigan. A keynote speaker [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 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. Free webinar: Stark Law and sleep medicine On April 27, join Tony Maida of [...]
Americans continue struggling for a good night’s sleep during the pandemic
DARIEN, IL – The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our sleep, according to new findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a recent survey, more than half of Americans reported an increase in [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 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. New tools to promote your sleep center Now available for AASM members is a [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 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. CMS implements temporary claims hold Anticipating possible action by Congress to extend the 2% [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2021, Q1
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, [...]
Telemedicine improves access to high-quality sleep care
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an update on the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders to reflect lessons learned from the transition to telemedicine during the COVID-19 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 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. Disruption in the field of sleep medicine As I see the rapid, evolving changes [...]
Disruption in the field of sleep medicine
As I see the rapid, evolving changes in the field of sleep medicine, I am reminded about my grandfather’s advice. We were in a remote town in India, and he used to give me a ride to school on [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine names 2021 class of Fellows
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is proud to announce the 2021 class of Fellows of the AASM, comprising 34 distinguished leaders in sleep medicine who now can use the “FAASM” designation. Fellow status recognizes outstanding [...]
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 [...]