Understanding Medicare denial of oral appliance therapy following PAP therapy
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are denying coverage for oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in cases in which: A patient has been prescribed positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as the initial treatment [...]
The spring issue of Montage is now available
Understanding means you know, perceive, and comprehend. When it comes to the field of sleep medicine, understanding gives you the ability to advance your career and improve the lives of your patients. AASM members across the world work to [...]
Meet the 2019 AASM Award Recipients
Each year, the AASM Board of Directors selects the recipients of four AASM awards – the Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award, the Excellence in Education Award, the William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award, and the Mark O. Hatfield [...]
Overcoming PAP Resistance
Kristin L. Daley, PhD Founding Partner BASE Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Kristin Daley, PhD, has been an active member with the AASM since 2005. She is a psychologist certified in behavioral sleep medicine by the American Board of [...]
What’s an APP?
This question from a physician colleague stuck with me. It reflected the physician’s humor and highlighted the complexity of the question. Your first answer to this question may be “a software application downloaded to your smartphone,” but [...]
Books by Members
In the two years since we published our first book roundup, we’ve seen a number of new books written by AASM members. Here are some of the more recent books published by members of the AASM. [...]
Healthier Lives Through Better Sleep
"A key goal of the current strategic plan is for the AASM Foundation to take on a leading role in addressing unanswered scientific questions that will improve care for patients, while also helping to train the next [...]
News and Updates
Read more about news and updates in the sleep field ranging from findings of interest in popular sleep journals to sleep articles shared in the media. See what AASM members have also been featured in local news! [...]
NoteZzz
Read more about upcoming events, special reminders, resources for your practice or patients, and fun facts about sleep. Upcoming Deadline: Sleep Medicine Disruptors March 29, 2019 | In-Person and Livestream Sleep Medicine Disruptors is a [...]
In this Issue
Understanding means you know, perceive, and comprehend. When it comes to the field of sleep medicine, understanding gives you the ability to advance your career and improve the lives of your patients. AASM members across the world [...]
AASM Member Appreciation Week – March 25-31
In honor of member appreciation week, we have arranged some special discounts, resources, and giveaways as our way of thanking you for your support for the 2019 membership year. Take advantage of these special offers before the week runs [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 23, 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. Member Appreciation Week starts Monday AASM Member Appreciation Week is March 25-31. Every morning [...]
Member Appreciation Week 2019 – Starts March 25
The 2019 membership year is now in full swing and we want to thank our awesome and very supportive members. Without you, we could not drive the mission to improve sleep health and promote high quality, patient-centered care through [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 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. Download new payer policy scorecards The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has developed six [...]
Deadline to submit 2018 MIPS data is March 31
The deadline for submitting 2018 data for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is March 31. The AASM MIPSwizard provides a platform for you to efficiently submit MIPS data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In 2018, [...]
Six new scorecards for sleep apnea diagnostic testing policies now available
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed five payer policies, focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The Committee evaluated the insurers’ policies and assigned a score based on nine criteria, aligned with the AASM’s [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine presents new Sleep Medicine Disruptors course
DARIEN, IL – On Friday, March 29, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) will present Sleep Medicine Disruptors, a unique learning experience that will explore the innovations poised to change the landscape of sleep health care. The dynamic, in-person and livestreamed [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 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. Congratulations to 2019 award recipients The AASM congratulates three leaders in the sleep field [...]
Expedited Accreditation now available to all
In April 2017, the AASM released an Expedited Accreditation Program to assist facilities being affected by changes to their local coverage determinations (LCD). Over the past two years many have received the benefits of achieving AASM accreditation quickly. In review [...]
Solutions for Sleepless Nights: Sixth Annual Insomnia Awareness Day is Monday, March 11
DARIEN, IL – Monday, March 11, is the sixth annual Insomnia Awareness Day, organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) and American Alliance for Healthy Sleep (AAHS). This year’s theme is [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2019 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Several leaders in the field of sleep medicine and a California state senator were selected as recipients of the 2019 American Academy of Sleep Medicine awards, which will be presented Monday, June 10, during the plenary [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 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. AASM leadership election and bylaws vote The AASM invites members to participate in the [...]
Medicare Administrative Contractors now hosting Contractor Advisory Committees
As one of the updates to the Local Coverage Determination process, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now allows Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) the discretion to host multi-jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committees. Contractor Advisory Committees were established to [...]
2019 AASM leadership election and bylaws vote
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine invites members to participate in the 2019 AASM leadership election and bylaws vote. Online balloting is open through Monday, March 18, 2019. An email with voting instructions was sent on March 1 to [...]
AASM call for committee volunteers
Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues and contribute to the sleep medicine field by volunteering to serve on an AASM committee. A diverse slate of committees enables you to engage your professional interests within the AASM. Service as [...]