New Coalition for Permanent Standard Time supports healthy choice in clock-change debate
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has formed a new Coalition for Permanent Standard Time to advocate for the introduction and adoption of federal legislation making standard time permanent across the U.S. The coalition is leading [...]
FDA clears Modius Sleep device for chronic insomnia
Neurovalens announced Oct. 31 it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Modius Sleep device intended to treat chronic insomnia. By delivering a small and safe electrical pulse to the head for 30 minutes before bed, Modius Sleep is [...]
New position statement supports permanent standard time
DARIEN, IL - An updated position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time. It is the position of the AASM that the United States should eliminate seasonal [...]
AASM to seek next editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors has appointed an Editor Search Committee to evaluate applicants and make a recommendation for the selection of the next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM). In [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 28, 2023
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 provides update on OmniLab devices In a new clinical bulletin related to its [...]
Take action: Join the ‘Act on Actigraphy’ payer reimbursement campaign
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched the “Act on Actigraphy” campaign highlighting the importance of actigraphy testing for sleep disorders and urging payers to reimburse health care professionals for this evidence-based medical service. Many payers still list [...]
CMS 2021 Quality Payment Program experience report summary for sleep medicine
The data shown in this report is from the 2021 Quality Payment Program (QPP) experience report. The purpose of this summary is to provide data specific to sleep medicine providers as it relates to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) [...]
AASM seeks nominees for the 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2024 on the AASM Board of Directors. To qualify for service on the AASM Board of Directors, nominees must [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches initiative to help primary care professionals talk to patients about sleep
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) launches the "Ask One Question" initiative to help primary care professionals talk to their patients about sleep. The effort is part of the AASM's national public education campaign, "Sleep [...]
AASM seeks nominees for the Nominating Committee
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for a position that will be opening in 2024 on the AASM Nominating Committee. There will be one opening for a two-year term as an at-large member of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 21, 2023
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. Clinical management of EDS in OSA A panel of 10 international experts developed consensus [...]
Talking Sleep | Medications to treat obstructive sleep apnea
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 19 Medications to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dr. Sanjay Patel, GUEST We have long known that CPAP therapy isn’t meant for everyone who has obstructive sleep apnea. There are plenty of non-PAP [...]
“Fall back” for the last time? Six in 10 Americans support the elimination of seasonal time changes
Are you tired of “falling” and “springing” when it comes to changing your clock – and sleep schedule? You are not alone. According to a recent survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 6 in 10 Americans [...]
Silicon Valley event to explore disruptive innovation in the sleep health market
DARIEN, IL – On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3–4, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine will host its third Sleep Medicine Disruptors event to continue exploring the innovations that are poised to change the landscape of sleep health, patient [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 14, 2023
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. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q3 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report [...]
The Bedrock of Innovation in Sleep Diagnostics
Nox Medical | IEP Gold Level Sponsor To maximize the accuracy of diagnostic sleep tests and to spur innovation in the field of sleep medicine, clinical scientists and engineers at Nox Medical, have spent years engineering Nox RIP sensors. [...]
Sleepiz One+ bedside monitoring device receives FDA clearance
Sleepiz received FDA Class II 510(k) clearance for Sleepiz One+, a contactless device intended to measure heart rate and respiration rate in adult patients at rest or during sleep. About Sleepiz One+ Sleepiz One+ uses Doppler radar technology to [...]
Symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia: insights from a medical expert panel
Jazz Pharmaceuticals | IEP Platinum Level Sponsor Learn more from idiopathic hypersomnia experts about the multiple symptoms that manifest in patients living with this unique 24-hour sleep disorder. In this paper you will find their perspectives on the role [...]
In Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), good sleep outweighs more sleep
Jazz Pharmaceuticals | IEP Platinum Level Sponsor For many, the burden of IH goes far beyond excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and living daily life can be a struggle. Symptoms of IH include EDS, sleep inertia, cognitive impairment, long unrefreshing [...]
Know Narcolepsy Is Here to Help
Harmony Biosciences | IEP Gold Level Sponsor Know Narcolepsy is an online resource that seeks to help healthcare professionals by offering information about the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness and the pathophysiology of narcolepsy, as well as providing tools [...]
Potential recession and job security worries are keeping Americans up at night, survey shows
Economic stress keeps Americans up at night. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 69% of U.S. adults reported losing sleep due to worries over job security, while 75% have lost sleep due to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 7, 2023
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 issues new statement on recall On Oct. 5, the FDA posted a new [...]
Talking Sleep | Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 18 Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Dr. Babak Mokhlesi,GUEST Obesity hypoventilation syndrome can be challenging to manage. Obtaining the appropriate device for each patient is often complicated by insurance requirements and endless [...]
AASM responds to CMS 2024 physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule
On Thursday, July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) filed the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule, which includes potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule, Quality Payment [...]
AASM teams up with California Sleep Society for Blue Shield of California payer advocacy initiative
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is teaming up with the California Sleep Society to continue advocating for a change to Blue Shield of California’s current positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy reimbursement policy. The payer recently updated its Medical [...]