CMS announces new repayment terms for COVID-19 Medicare loans to providers
On Oct. 8 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced amended terms for payments issued under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program, allowing providers and suppliers one additional year to start loan payments. The amended terms [...]
Change, the only permanence in life!
As I paused recently to appreciate the beautiful fall colors changing, it reminded me that change is happening everywhere, continuously. We change as part of the natural evolution of life. As I was reflecting on change, my mind wandered [...]
SLEEP 2021: Call for abstract reviewers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract reviewers for SLEEP 2021. All reviewers must be able and willing to complete reviews during the upcoming holiday season (December – early January). If you are interested in [...]
AASM responds to CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
On behalf of all individual and facility members, the AASM submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Oct. 5 in response to the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 10, 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 responds to CMS proposed rule The AASM submitted a comment letter to CMS [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2020, Q3
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, [...]
An important time for you to support sleep advocacy
Dear AASM Members, This is an important election year, so let’s help each other out by supporting the AASM Political Action Committee. The AASM legislative agenda helps us better serve our patients and advance our field. However, it is [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 3, 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. Membership is now open for 2021! Membership renewals for 2021 are now being accepted. [...]
HHS announces $20 billion in new COVID-19 provider relief funding
On Oct. 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $20 billion in new relief funding for health care providers experiencing financial losses and changes in operating [...]
Noridian posts updated clinician checklists for DME documentation
On Aug. 25, 2020, one of the DME Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Inc., released its updated Clinician Checklists, which will help ensure that you complete the appropriate documentation when you prescribe DME such as PAP and [...]
2021 AASM membership is now open
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the sleep medicine field in many ways. Through it all, the AASM has been quick to adjust to provide our members with timely support, resources, and lasting value. We are all in this together [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 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. OIG reviews Medicare charges for NIV Following its recent review of Medicare-allowed charges for [...]
OIG reviews Medicare charges for noninvasive ventilator rentals
The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted a review of $1.1 billion in Medicare-allowed charges for about one million monthly noninvasive ventilator rental units billed under the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) code E0466 from 2016 [...]
Financial assistance for the sleep field during the wildfire emergency
As wildfires continue to affect the West Coast, the AASM reminds you that financial assistance is available through the AASM Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. AASM members and AASM-accredited member sleep facilities that need assistance in the aftermath of any [...]
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 [...]