MIPS 2018 submission period now open
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially opened the data submission period for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) on Jan. 2 for eligible clinicians who participated in Year 2 of the Quality Payment Program. However, the [...]
Happy New Year to AASM members
Dear AASM Members, Happy New Year! As 2019 begins, I hope that you can look back with satisfaction on what you accomplished in 2018 while anticipating an exciting and successful year ahead. I thank the AASM Board of Directors, [...]
GSK to discontinue RLS treatment ropinirole, maintain extended release tablets
On Dec. 19 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the forthcoming discontinuation of all dosage strengths of ropinirole hydrochloride (Requip) tablets as well as the 2-mg extended release (Requip XL) tablets. The anticipated final date of availability to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – Dec. 29, 2018
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. Two days until your membership expires Stay connected to the AASM community and maintain [...]
Sleep medicine year in review: View 10 of the top headlines from 2018
The end of 2018 brings to a close an eventful year for the field of sleep medicine that included a request by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for comments about the Stark Law; the release of [...]
Read the 10 most-viewed sleep research papers published in JCSM in 2018
Articles published in the past year in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine captured the attention of the scientific and medical communities, as well as the media and the general public. The following papers published in 2018 received the most pageviews [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – Dec. 22, 2018
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. Your membership expires on Dec. 31 Renew your AASM membership for 2019 for ongoing [...]
AASM comments on CMS Competitive Bidding Program proposal
The AASM submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed addition of three classes of ventilators to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. [...]
Children’s sleep center expands to meet rising demand
Binal S. Kancherla, MD Pediatric Pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital Sleep Medicine Program Assistant Medical Director Dr. Binal Kancherla is a clinic physician at Texas Children’s Sleep Center, one of the few accredited sleep centers in the [...]
In this Issue
The transition into a new year offers many opportunities for growth. Whether you are expanding a sleep center, adding to your professional toolkit, or participating in career development, you will continue to receive valuable resources, insight and [...]
NoteZzz
Read more about upcoming events, special reminders, resources for your practice or patients, and fun facts about sleep. Upcoming Deadline: Renew your Membership December 31, 2018 Retain uninterrupted access to your benefits. 2019 membership gives [...]
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! [...]
Investing in Clinicians and Impactful Sleep Research
“The AASM Foundation’s grants and awards have been instrumental in expanding the pool of researchers in sleep medicine by attracting new investigators and sustaining careers of existing researchers. It has enabled new investigators to obtain training, mentorship, [...]
New JCSM Section Gives a Voice to Residents and Fellows
REM: A Publication for Residents and Fellows aims to provide relevant, high-quality, peer-reviewed articles to medical students, residents and fellows in the sleep medicine pipeline. This new section of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM), introduced [...]
Why Social Media Should be in Your Professional Toolkit
Dr. Brandon Peters is a board-certified sleep medicine physician who currently practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He is also a clinical affiliate at Stanford University’s School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and [...]
The winter issue of Montage is now available
The transition into a new year offers many opportunities for growth. Whether you are expanding a sleep center, adding to your professional toolkit, or participating in career development, you will continue to receive valuable resources, insight and encouragement from [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – Dec. 15, 2018
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. Your membership expires on Dec. 31 Renew your AASM membership for 2019 for ongoing [...]
Physician Compare preview period ends Dec. 31
All eligible clinicians participating in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) have until Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to review their 2017 QPP performance information, which will be reported on the Physician Compare website. The Centers for [...]
Report of the president: Fourth quarter – 2018
In Charlotte at the most recent quarterly meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors, we reviewed reports from our committees and task forces, and we discussed ongoing projects of importance to the membership. You [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – Dec. 8, 2018
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. HHS includes sleep in Healthy People 2030 The Sleep Health topic area and objectives [...]
Coding FAQ: Billing for telemedicine services in sleep medicine
Question: Can we bill for telemedicine services in sleep medicine (consults, follow-up encounters)? What is the code for that? Answer: Coverage of telemedicine services is payer specific. Providers should contact private payers directly for information regarding coverage of [...]
CMS aligns hospital outpatient reimbursements with physician fee schedule
In the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) capped payment for clinic visits provided in all off-campus provider-based departments (PBDs) at a rate equivalent to the Physician Fee [...]
HHS includes sleep health in Healthy People 2030 proposal
The Sleep Health topic area and objectives that were in Healthy People 2020 have been included by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the proposed structure for Healthy People 2030. Healthy People focuses on critical health [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 1, 2018
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 hosts SDB Collaboration Summit Earlier this month the AASM hosted 35 representatives from [...]
Use the AASM MIPSwizard for 2018 MIPS reporting
The AASM has partnered with Premier, Inc, to provide the MIPSwizard, an online tool that helps eligible clinicians participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) by reporting for the 2018 calendar year. The tool allows eligible clinicians to [...]