In Memoriam: Sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD (1938-2019)
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD. In 1998 he was a co-recipient of the AASM Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals who have made significant [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 21, 2019
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Health Canada warns that modafinil may cause fetal harm
Health Canada, a federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, issued a letter to health care professionals in June, warning them about the risk of congenital anomalies when modafinil is used during pregnancy. Modafinil is [...]
FDA safety alert warns of respiratory depression risk with restless legs syndrome drugs
The FDA has issued a safety alert warning that serious breathing difficulties may occur in patients with respiratory risk factors who are using gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) or pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR). These risk factors include the use of [...]
Medicare contractor releases sleep study medical policy article affecting Jurisdictions 6 and K
National Government Services (NGS), a CMS Medicare Contractor for Medicare jurisdictions 6 (Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota) and K (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont), has released a revised medical policy article (A53019) for polysomnography and sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 14, 2019
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Read the winter 2019 issue of Montage
This issue of Montage explores dreams of the past and visions of the future. Our dreams can become a reality as we practice sleep medicine and can motivate us toward a brilliant future. Together we celebrate our shared [...]
New Year’s resolutions for the sleepiest day of the year
DARIEN, IL – New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey results of 2,003 U.S. adults. More than half (57%) of survey respondents reported they are more tired than [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 7, 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. Membership renewal contest winners Congrats to Kristin M. Mitchell, MD, and Shanon Takaoka Makekau, [...]
Proposed FAA study and federal legislation address aircraft noise and sleep
A new information collection proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, address the problem of sleep disruption caused by aircraft noise in communities near airports. Numerous studies suggest [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 30, 2019
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Thankful to help restore healthy sleep as a sleep medicine physician
On the eve of another Thanksgiving Day, there is so much for which I can give thanks. I especially enjoy the opportunity to spend the holiday with friends and family. As a sleep physician, I’m thankful to have one [...]
AASM analysis of 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
On Nov. 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, summarizing proposed revisions to the Physician Fee Schedule. AASM staff analyzed the final rule to determine whether CMS [...]
Department of Energy proposes data collection on household CPAP use
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) within the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice and request for comments describing its intent to reinstate the Residential Energy Consumption Survey. The federal agency is proposing to update the survey [...]
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
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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
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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 [...]