2018 MIPS performance feedback and final scores now available
All providers who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program during 2018 can now log in on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) website to review 2018 MIPS performance feedback and final scores, including your payment adjustment. Participants [...]
AASM partners with ArborMetrix to develop the first clinical registry for sleep medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is partnering with ArborMetrix to create the first qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) dedicated solely to sleep medicine. The AASM issued a request for proposals in September 2018 and decided to partner with [...]
In Memoriam: Christian Guilleminault, MD (1938-2019)
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine pioneer Christian Guilleminault, MD. As reported by the World Sleep Society, Dr. Guilleminault died at the age of 80 on July 9, 2019, from [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 6, 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. Coding FAQ: Billing for CBT-I Question: What code is used for cognitive behavioral therapy [...]
Coding FAQ: Billing for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Question: What code is used for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)? Answer: There are three different code series that can be used to report cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Some providers report evaluation and management (E/M) codes [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 29, 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. Accreditation standards take effect July 1 The AASM has revised the Standards for Accreditation [...]
Revised standards for accreditation take effect July 1
The AASM has revised the Standards for Accreditation to simplify requirements that have a limited bearing on the quality of a sleep facility or independent sleep practice. These revised standards have been posted online and take effect July 1, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 22, 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. AASM returns to AMA House of Delegates The AASM was readmitted to the AMA [...]
AASM is readmitted to the AMA House of Delegates
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was readmitted to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates during its 2019 annual meeting, which was held June 8 – 12 in Chicago. Based on the number of AASM physician [...]
New products galore in the AASM store!
The AASM has released several new products just in time for the kickoff of summer. Start your summer learning with these resources today! 2019 Sleep Medicine Disruptors On-Demand Our June Product of the Month is composed of recordings and [...]
Register for free CMS webinar on quality measurement
Register now for the free CMS webinar, “Measuring Quality to Improve Quality: Strengths and Challenges of Clinical Quality Measurement.” Join this webinar to receive an overview of quality measurement concepts and learn about the current CMS quality measure portfolio. [...]
AASM joins AMA in urging Congress to improve MACRA
The AASM joined almost 120 organizations in signing on to a letter from the American Medical Association (AMA) urging Congressional leaders to implement technical improvements to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) to improve the program and [...]
AASM congratulates 2019 Young Investigator Award recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2019 Young Investigator Award, Shadab Rahman, PhD, MPH, and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation. They were recognized by AASM President Dr. Douglas Kirsch during [...]
Medical news outlets highlight research presented at SLEEP 2019
While numerous consumer and medical news outlets reported on research presented at SLEEP 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, several medical publications provided more comprehensive meeting coverage. Visit these websites to browse and explore SLEEP 2019 articles, interviews and videos: [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 15, 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. Watch the SLEEP 2019 welcome video Watch the video that kicked off the SLEEP [...]
Adults with sleep apnea are more likely to experience involuntary job loss
SAN ANTONIO – June 12, 2019 – Recently unemployed people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of having lost a job multiple times, according to preliminary results from a new study. Results show that individuals with [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine names Dr. Kelly A. Carden president
SAN ANTONIO – Today, Dr. Kelly A. Carden became the 34th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors. Carden assumed the role during SLEEP 2019, the 33rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep [...]
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by telemedicine is effective for insomnia
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary findings from two analyses of an ongoing study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered by telemedicine is as effective as face-to-face delivery. Results of a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial show that both [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 8, 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. Register on-site in San Antonio It’s not too late to join the AASM and [...]
Nurses have an increased risk of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation
SAN ANTONIO – According to preliminary results of a new study, there is a high prevalence of insufficient sleep and symptoms of common sleep disorders among medical center nurses. Results show that 49% of participating nurses at an academic [...]
Only 1% of social service policies for children include information about healthy sleep
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary results from a new study indicate that a mere 1% of U.S. social service policies impacting children include material regarding healthy sleep education and promotion. Results show that healthy sleep was included in only seven [...]
Insufficient sleep linked to mental health in college students and athletes
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary results from a new study suggest that there is a dose-response relationship between insufficient sleep and mental health symptoms in collegiate students, including varsity athletes. Results show that in adjusted models, insufficient sleep was associated [...]
Disturbed sleep linked to mental health problems in natural disaster survivors
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary results from a new study suggest that sleep disturbances are associated with mental health problems among survivors of a natural disaster even two years after the event. The researchers surveyed survivors two years after the [...]
Study links sleep-disordered breathing to age acceleration
SAN ANTONIO – Increasing severity of sleep-disordered breathing and sleep disruption are associated with epigenetic age acceleration, according to preliminary results of a new study. Results show that each standard deviation increase in the apnea-hypopnea index, a measure of [...]
High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome
SAN ANTONIO – Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings from a small, new study. Results show that SIBO was found in all seven participants who [...]