ABIM longitudinal assessment for sleep medicine MOC to launch in 2022
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently confirmed in its summer 2020 quarterly newsletter that it will launch the new longitudinal assessment for maintenance of certification (MOC) in sleep medicine in 2022. Longitudinal MOC Assessment According to ABIM, [...]
Study shows weighted blankets can decrease insomnia severity
DARIEN, IL – Weighted blankets are a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of insomnia, according to Swedish researchers who found that insomnia patients with psychiatric disorders experienced reduced insomnia severity, improved sleep and less daytime sleepiness when [...]
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to use them to our advantage
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all in many ways. We continue to see the ongoing devastating consequences, and it often feels like there is no end in sight. With potential for another resurgence of cases during fall [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 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. AASM waives facility membership dues The AASM is waiving facility membership dues for 2021 [...]
AASM student sleep health resolution introduced in US House of Representatives
DARIEN, IL - On Sept. 11, 2020, a bipartisan resolution developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California expressing support for the designation of [...]
AASM waives facility membership dues, provides COVID-19 relief funding
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is waiving facility membership dues for 2021 and continuing to provide relief funds to support the sleep field, which is experiencing widespread financial difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic. The [...]
The AASM and SRS applaud H.Res. 1103 supporting Student Sleep Health Week, honoring Dr. Dement
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society applaud Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Rodney Davis for introducing House Resolution 1103 showing support for National Student Sleep Health Week. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 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 CPT code for COVID-19 expenses The AASM worked in collaboration with the AMA, [...]
AMA finalizes new CPT code for COVID-19 expenses
AASM staff, advisors, and volunteers worked in collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA), which has finalized a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for reporting additional supplies and clinical staff time required to provide safe and effective care [...]
VIDEO | Presidential Town Hall Forum – COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine
AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar hosted a Presidential Town Hall Forum: COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine, on Thursday, Sept. 10. During this live webinar, Dr. Ramar presented the results of the recent COVID-19 pulse survey, which the AASM distributed to [...]
Telephone evaluation and management services during the public health emergency
To assist the many providers who still have questions on how to be properly reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Telephone E/M Services (99441-99443) during the public health emergencies (COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura), CMS has [...]
Support for the sleep field in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
After the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Laura to the Gulf Coast, the AASM reminds our colleagues that were affected that disaster relief funds are available through the AASM Foundation. AASM members and AASM-accredited member sleep facilities that need [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 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. AASM Presidential Town Hall Forum Join Dr. Kannan Ramar for an online AASM Presidential [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 29, 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. Virtual SLEEP: You can still register! You can still register for Virtual SLEEP 2020, [...]
Virtual SLEEP 2020 instructions to log in
How to log in to Virtual SLEEP 2020 Visit the Virtual SLEEP 2020 platform Click “Login” in the top right corner Use your credentials from registration In most cases, this will be your AASM or SRS username and password [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time
DARIEN, IL – Public health and safety would benefit from eliminating daylight saving time, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The AASM supports a switch to permanent standard time, explaining in the statement [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine organizes first-ever Student Sleep Health Week
DARIEN, IL – One of the best ways students can prepare for success this school year is to commit to getting the healthy sleep they need to learn, function and grow. Yet, more than half of parents (57%) with school-age [...]
Read the summer 2020 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we pay tribute to two leaders of sleep medicine, share how sleep providers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and look at how artificial [...]
Sleep community responds to coronavirus pandemic
In tough times, people rise to the challenge, and the coronavirus pandemic has tested each and every one of us. Whether we’ve lost a loved one, are sheltered in place, lost a job or find ourselves teaching our children, [...]
Computers analyze data so you can spend more time with patients
Artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly impact the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. To understand, evaluate and monitor developments in AI and explore how related technologies could impact the practice of sleep medicine, the AASM formed the [...]
Sleep technologists share their passion for improving sleep
Sleep technologists are vital members of the sleep team. At the forefront of technology and testing, sleep technologists provide comprehensive patient care and education at sleep centers around the world. AASM Sleep Technologist and Respiratory Therapist Assembly Chair Todd [...]
Q&A: AASM condemns racism and discrimination
On June 3, the AASM issued a statement on behalf of the board of directors condemning racism and discrimination. We reached out to Immediate Past President Dr. Kelly Carden and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Chair Dr. Andrew [...]
A sleep legacy: Remembering the father of sleep medicine, William C. Dement, MD, PhD
Educator. Researcher. Clinician. Advocate. Colleague. Friend. Dr. William C. Dement was all of these and more, and the AASM mourns his death on June 17, 2020, at the age of 91. Tributes and memories of this remarkable man [...]
Remembering three decades of collaboration with Dr. Mark Mahowald
The field of sleep medicine lost an esteemed physician, researcher and educator when AASM Past President Mark Mahowald, MD, died at the age of 76 on March 18, 2020. Dr. Mahowald’s longtime colleague Carlos Schenck, MD, shared these memories [...]
AASM invites public comments on revised quality measure set for adult sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) quality measure set, which was published in 2015 and is currently undergoing measure maintenance. The public comment period [...]