Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 23, 2019
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Reflections on the future of sleep medicine
What excites you about the future of sleep medicine? We asked several AASM members and compiled their thoughtful responses. “I predict more demand for help by patients and more medications and treatment options for patients.” Dr. Chris Winter “I [...]
How Adam and Eve “woke up”
Dr. Daniel Barone is a fellow of the AASM and has been a member since 2010. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College in 2006 after graduating summa cum laude from Fordham University in 2001. He [...]
Comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered sleep medicine
In November 2018, the AASM hosted a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Collaboration Summit, which included a presentation about the comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered sleep medicine practice model implemented at the multi-site Colorado Sleep Institute. We asked AASM member and CSI Founder Mark [...]
AASM announces 2020 High School Video Contest
Please share the following information with your teenage patients and encourage them to enter the 2020 AASM High School Video Contest! The American Academy of Sleep Medicine invites U.S. high school students to enter the 2020 AASM High School [...]
Chronic opioid therapy can disrupt sleep, increase risk of sleep disorders
DARIEN, IL – Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by reducing sleep efficiency and increasing the risk of sleep-disordered breathing, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 16, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
ABIM announces timeline for longitudinal MOC assessment option
On Nov. 13 the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced that it anticipates offering a longitudinal assessment option for maintenance of certification (MOC) for the first time in 2022 in as many specialties as possible. The plan to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 9, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Sleep medicine match connects nearly 150 physicians with a fellowship training program
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 148 physicians who matched with a fellowship training program through the sleep medicine match on Oct. 30, which was “Match Day” for the 2020 appointment year. The completion of a one-year [...]
New survey: 88% of US adults lose sleep due to binge-watching
DARIEN, IL — According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), U.S. adults rank sleep as their second most important priority, following family. However, data show that Americans are often limiting their opportunities to [...]
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You can help the American Academy of Sleep Medicine build a strong sleep medicine community that represents the interests and needs of our entire membership. Please take one minute to complete your member profile by answering three new Diversity [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 2, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Too many Americans admit to driving while drowsy
DARIEN, IL – Have you ever found yourself falling asleep behind the wheel? Unfortunately, you are not alone. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 45% of adults have struggled to stay awake while [...]
When daylight saving time ends, 41% plan to ‘fall back’ to sleep
DARIEN, IL – What will you do with an extra hour when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3? Forty-one percent of adults indicated that they will fall back to sleep, according to a survey [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2020 – 2021 Nominating Committee
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for a position that will be opening in 2020 on the AASM Nominating Committee. There will be at least one opening for a two-year term as an at-large [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2020 – 2021 Board of Directors
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for positions that will be opening in 2020 on the AASM Board of Directors. There will be a minimum of two openings for a three-year term as an [...]
DME Medicare Administrative Contractors clarify sleep study scoring requirements
Two durable medical equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) — CGS Administrators, LLC and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC — have released "Dear Physician Letters" to highlight requirements for sleep study scoring. Per the MACs, adhering to the information provided [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 26, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 19, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauds California governor for signing school start time bill into law
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for [...]
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study. Every one-hour increase in PAP [...]
Submit comments on Medicare LCDs for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) encourages members to submit comments on proposed local coverage determination (LCD) policies for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Developed by six Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), the proposed LCDs [...]
AASM increases advocacy to reduce burden of prior authorization
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both individual and facility members. In order to address these concerns, the AASM is increasing advocacy efforts to reduce the [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for AIM Specialty Health
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has reviewed a recently revised payer policy focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The committee completed a new payer policy scorecard after evaluating the revised Sleep Disorder Management Diagnostic [...]