FDA clears Oxevision sleep monitoring
On May 14, 2024, Oxehealth announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its contactless patient monitoring platform, Oxevision. About Oxevision Oxevision is sleep monitoring software that assesses video footage collected by a camera. It is an activity monitor designed [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2024 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2024 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 3, during the plenary session [...]
New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
DARIEN, IL — In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 11, 2024
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. From the President: James A. Rowley, MD In 2024 the AASM has launched and [...]
AASM announces 2024 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2024 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand why sleep is important to [...]
AASM initiatives continue to advance sleep care in 2024
In 2024 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched and continued a variety of initiatives to support our members, advance sleep and circadian care, and address ongoing challenges in the sleep field. Here are brief updates on [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2024 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2024 AASM leadership election, including Anita Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, FAASM, who was elected as the 2024 – 2025 president-elect, and Fariha [...]
Masimo receives FDA clearance for Stork infant monitoring system
On May 6, 2024, Masimo announced it received FDA approval of Stork, its baby monitoring system that provides parents and caregivers visual and audible alarms if an infant’s pulse rate (PR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings fall outside of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 4, 2024
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. Second AASM-certified autoscoring software Congratulations to EnsoData, which has earned stage-specific autoscoring software certification [...]
Physician practice input is needed by June 30 to help inform accurate physician payment
A national survey of physician practices led by the American Medical Association (AMA) is underway, and the AASM urges your cooperation with this effort. The objective of The Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is to gather accurate data on [...]
Sleep technologist licensure law improves access to sleep care in Tennessee
As a result of advocacy by the AASM, a sleep technologist licensure bill (HB 334) unanimously passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on April 22. The law [...]
Talking Sleep | ADVENT-HF trial
Season 6 | Episode 9 DR. DOUGLAS BRADLEY, GUEST The world of sleep medicine has had several large recent disruptions with COVID-19 and the Philips Respironics recall. These haven’t been the only ones. If we look back almost [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Kathryn Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, CBSM and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2023 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of [...]
Philips Respironics resolves personal injury claims
On April 29, Philips announced its first quarter results and announced it has reached an agreement to resolve the personal injury litigation and the medical monitoring class action in the U.S. According to a progress update report from the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 27, 2024
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. FAA reforms air traffic controller shifts The Federal Aviation Administration is implementing reforms to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 20, 2024
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. Zepbound reduces AHI in OSA and obesity Eli Lilly announced positive topline results of [...]
CMS Quality Conference focuses on resilience, readiness
AASM staff participated in the 2024 CMS Quality Conference, #QualCon24, April 8-9. The conference’s theme was, “Resilient and Ready Together: Creating an Optimal Environment for Quality Healthcare for Individuals, Families, and Communities.” This year CMS focused on several topics, [...]
Members advocate for the sleep field during largest AASM Hill Day
On April 10, AASM members converged on Capitol Hill for the largest Hill Day ever held by the AASM. More than 30 AASM members advocated for sleep-related legislative priorities by meeting with staff from 45 congressional offices. Participating members [...]
Talking Sleep | OSA proteomics and metabolomics
Season 6 | Episode 8 LAURA CASTILLO AND DR. DAVID GOZAL, GUESTS We know that there are a billion people in the world with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that it simply isn’t practical to have every [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 13, 2024
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. FDA, DOJ agree on Philips consent decree Philips announced it has reached a final [...]
2024 AASM Member Appreciation Week– April 15-21
As we reflect on the invaluable contributions each member brings to our shared mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives, we are filled with profound gratitude and admiration. Thank you! As we celebrate AASM [...]
CMS posts the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule
On April 4 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule, which aims to strengthen protections and guardrails, promote healthy competition, and ensure Medicare Advantage and Part D [...]
Philips Respironics reaches agreement with U.S. government
Philips Respironics announced it has reached a final agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the consent decree proposed earlier this year. The consent decree with the U.S. government [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 6, 2024
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. Acoustic stimulation to improve sleep Listen to the new episode of the Talking Sleep [...]
Embracing the eclipse: Shedding light on the importance of light for our sleep and daily routines
As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming solar eclipse scheduled for April 8, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives. From the brightness of the morning sun to the [...]