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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 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 12, 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 [...]
HHS proposes Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute reforms
This week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral Law (the “Stark Law”) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. According to an HHS press [...]
AASM launches consumer and clinical sleep technology resource
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched #SleepTechnology, a new, online resource to familiarize members with trending and popular sleep devices and apps. Developed by the AASM Consumer and Clinical Technology Committee, it comprises listings that provide [...]
AASM responds to CMS proposed 2020 Physician Fee Schedule
On July 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Proposed Rule summarizing proposed revisions to the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program. Many of the proposals included in the rule continue to prioritize [...]
SLEEP 2020: Call for abstract and session proposal reviewers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract and session proposal reviewers for SLEEP 2020. Reviewer volunteers are asked to submit a biosketch or CV, as well as the volunteer interest form. Session proposal reviewers must [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 5, 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 your membership for 2020 Membership renewal is now open for 2020! Online renewal [...]
2020 AASM Membership is now open
The AASM has had an impactful 2019 which was made possible by member support. The AASM member community reflects a diverse group of sleep professionals working together to achieve optimal health through better sleep. Membership renewals and new registrations [...]
Free AASM estate planning webinar
The AASM is pleased to bring Ron Paprocki, CEO of MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc. to present a detailed webinar, Legacy Planning: Planning an Estate to Make Gifts That Keep on Giving. The webinar will be October 16 at 12 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 28, 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. Statistical uncertainty in OSA metrics A study suggests that many patients who seek a [...]
Report of the president: Third quarter – 2019
In Chicago at the most recent quarterly meeting of the AASM Board of Directors, we reviewed reports from our committees and task forces, and we discussed ongoing projects of importance to the membership. You can download the 2019 third-quarter [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 21, 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. Read the Q3 President's Report In Chicago at the most recent quarterly meeting of [...]