State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2020, Q4
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 – January 2, 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 sleep medicine trends in 2020 In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, other developments [...]
Top 10 sleep medicine trends in 2020: Year in review
By all accounts, 2020 was a tough year. The field of sleep medicine experienced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lost beloved colleagues such as AASM Founding President William C. Dement, MD; AASM Past President Mark Mahowald, [...]
AASM analysis of CMS interim final rules on virtual check-in services and PPE
The 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule also contained two interim final rules with public comment addressing payment for virtual check-in services and coding and payment for personal protective equipment. The AASM submitted a comment letter to CMS [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top studies of 2020
Below are two lists that highlight noteworthy studies published in 2020 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The first list includes the 10 articles with the highest Altmetric scores. Altmetric scores are calculated by adding the number of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 26, 2020
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. LAST CALL: Abstracts & session proposals This is your chance to help shape the [...]
Sleep medicine on social media: top posts from 2020
#StayHome. In a year when “social distancing” became more than a buzzy phrase, connecting with others took on new importance. Social media became indispensable in keeping up with rapidly changing current events while also serving as a bridge to [...]
Analysis of CMS proposed rule on prior authorization and patient access to electronic health information
On Dec. 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule citing potential reductions in provider and patient burden by improving prior authorization processes and increasing patient access to electronic health information. You can review the proposed [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 19, 2020
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. Analysis: Physician Fee Schedule final rule This AASM analysis of the 2021 Medicare Physician [...]
Reflections on disruption and adaptability as a new year arrives
As we wind down and reflect back on a year that we will likely never forget, it is important to remember bright moments that brought out the best in us; that took courage, optimism, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability. Vaccination [...]
AASM analysis of the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule
On Dec. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule that includes final changes to the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and final policies for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The AASM has [...]
New guideline supports behavioral, psychological treatments for insomnia
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline establishing recommendations for the use of behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults. The guideline includes one strong recommendation — [...]
Read the winter 2020 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we celebrate a record number of new fellows who matched with a sleep medicine training program for the 2021 appointment year, and we explore [...]
Evaluation and management code changes for 2021
H. Thomas Johnson, MD, FAASM, Coding and Compliance Committee Because of the pandemic this year, we have had lots of changes to our practice. Some changes include a focus on utilization of personal protective equipment, keeping our work areas [...]
Pandemic, innovation present opportunities for sleep medicine
What does disruption mean to sleep medicine? It’s perhaps taken on new meaning and new urgency in 2020, as clinicians have had to adapt to new methods of work and patient care. However, the coronavirus isn’t the original disruptor [...]
Sleep Medicine Education Thriving Despite Pandemic
In a year when health care providers are under an enormous amount of stress, and uncertainty is the norm, it’s reassuring to know that the field of sleep medicine has a bright future. New fellows are preparing to enter [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 12, 2020
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 webcasts explore sleep telemedicine Visit the new AASM telemedicine video library to view [...]
CMS releases proposed rule on prior authorization and patient access to electronic health information
On Dec. 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule citing potential reductions in provider and patient burden by improving prior authorization processes and increasing patient access to electronic health information. The rule includes [...]
In memoriam: Sleep scientist and RLS expert Richard P. Allen, PhD
The AASM regrets to announce the passing on Dec. 9 of longtime member, clinician, and sleep scientist Richard P. Allen, PhD. Dr. Allen was a licensed psychologist, fellow of the AASM, diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine [...]
New webcasts explore telemedicine implementation in sleep medicine
Visit the new AASM telemedicine video library to view a two-part webcast recorded by the AASM Telemedicine Presidential Committee. Members of the committee discuss telemedicine implementation while focusing on navigating the frequent changes occurring during the COVID-19 public health [...]
FDA authorizes emergency use for PortPatch CPAP mask filter
On Nov. 23 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the ventilator accessory PortPatch, which is intended to reduce the spread of airborne particulates through the exhalation ports, anti-asphyxia valves, and carbon dioxide vents on [...]
CMS releases final rule for 2021 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program
On Dec. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule that includes final changes to the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and final policies for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). While the AASM [...]
FDA authorizes emergency use for Lumin on N95 respirators
On Dec. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Lumin LM3000 device for bioburden reduction of compatible N95 respirators that are contaminated or potentially contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 or other pathogenic microorganisms. The Lumin [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 5, 2020
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 posts Physician Fee Schedule final rule On Dec. 1, CMS released the final [...]
Transparency in coverage final rule sets requirements for health insurers
The “Transparency in Coverage” final rule was posted on Oct. 29 and published in the Federal Register on Nov. 12 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Department of Treasury in [...]