Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 20, 2018
FDA reclassifies PAP as a Class II device The FDA has issued a final rule, “Classification of the Positive Airway Pressure Delivery System,” effective Oct. 19, 2018, that reclassifies the PAP delivery system, moving it from class III into [...]
FDA reclassifies positive airway pressure as a Class II medical device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule, "Classification of the Positive Airway Pressure Delivery System," effective Oct. 19, 2018, that reclassifies the positive airway pressure (PAP) delivery system, moving it from Class III into [...]
Join the Sleep ISR Gold Standard Panel
Sleep ISR is expanding! The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is looking for physicians and technologists who are willing and able to participate on the Gold Standard Panel for pediatric Sleep ISR records. We are actively looking [...]
Coding FAQ: Patient office visits
Question: How do I code for a patient office visit? Can I use consultation codes? What diagnosis code is appropriate for a patient office visit during which the patient is evaluated for OSA and scheduled for testing? Answer: Patient [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 13, 2018
SLEEP 2019: Call for session reviewers The AASM is calling for online abstract and session proposal reviewers for SLEEP 2019. Session proposal reviewers must be available to review in the first two weeks of December. Please return the volunteer [...]
AASM congratulates members who received JCSM promotions
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) Editor-in-Chief Dr. Nancy Collop congratulate three individuals who were recently promoted to the role of JCSM associate editor due to their exceptional work on the [...]
SLEEP 2019: Call for session proposal reviewers
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract and session proposal reviewers for SLEEP 2019. Reviewer volunteers are asked to submit a CV, as well as the volunteer interest form. Session proposal reviewers must be available [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 6, 2018
Membership renewal is open for 2019 Renew your membership now and stay connected with the AASM community in 2019. New member benefits include FREE access to the online AASM Scoring Manual, and new resources will include an interactive case [...]
AASM supports National Obesity Care Week 2018
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a National Obesity Care Week champion, supporting this nationwide effort to raise awareness of obesity, its treatments, weight bias, and access to care, while ensuring that the relationship between obesity and [...]
Save the date: Physician Compare national provider call is Oct. 30
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a national provider call about Physician Compare on Oct. 30, 2018, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. EDT. Physician Compare shares publicly reported performance information about clinicians and groups, which [...]
Insomnia therapy may slow or reverse cortical gray matter atrophy in fibromyalgia
DARIEN, IL – Preliminary findings from a pilot study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) may slow or even reverse the atrophy of cortical gray matter in patients who have co-morbid fibromyalgia. Results suggest that eight weeks [...]
The 2019 AASM Membership Year is Open!
The AASM appreciates your support this past year, and we look forward to your continued commitment in 2019. Together we represent a significant voice and as a group, we make a positive difference in the field of sleep medicine. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 29, 2018
Registration is open for Sleep Medicine Trends Register now for Sleep Medicine Trends 2019, Feb. 15 – 17 in Anaheim, California, where we will focus on “Reimagining Sleep Care.” It’s a warm winter escape and the premier weekend event [...]
Spending bill passes House and Senate, giving likely boost to HHS, NIH
On Sept. 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a spending bill totaling $854 billion in an effort to avoid a looming government shutdown. The bill, HR 6157, passed the House through an overwhelming, bi-partisan majority vote of 361-61. [...]
Eight new sleep apnea payer policy scorecards are now available
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently developed new scorecards for eight payer policies, focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. The committee evaluated the insurers’ policies and assigned a score based on nine criteria, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – September 22, 2018
Career Development Awards: Apply The AASM Foundation has announced the application cycle for the Career Development Award programs. The amount of these awards is up to $100,000 per award for one year. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 27. [...]
CMS makes MIPS performance feedback updates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has reviewed the adjustment factors and identified several errors in the scoring logic for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), resulting in several corrections to 2017 final scores and 2019 payment [...]
NoteZzz
Read more about upcoming events, special reminders, resources for your practice or patients, and fun facts about sleep. Upcoming Deadline: Sleep Medicine Match Opens August 15, 2018 The sleep medicine match is conducted by the [...]
Sleep Health for Apaches
Troy Sebastian, MSHCA, RPSGT, RST Sleep Disorders Center – Director San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation Established in August 2017, San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation is a tribally owned and operated organization serving members of the San Carlos [...]
Creating Healthier Lives Through Better Sleep
“The AASM Foundation is one of our most important tools for nurturing the next generation of sleep and circadian researchers. Early support is crucial for the early success and long-term trajectories of our junior colleagues.” Daniel J. [...]
The fall issue of Montage is now available
Most successful endeavors start with thoughtful planning. In this issue of Montage, we look at the planning process from a few unique perspectives. We report on the first AASM-accredited sleep center on Native American land, we learn about how [...]
Behind the Scenes of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Recognized as one of the most notable AASM membership benefits, the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the AASM. This monthly, online publication features original scientific investigations, reviews, case reports and [...]
In this Issue
Most successful endeavors, including those in the medical field, start with thoughtful planning. In this issue of Montage, we look at the planning process from a few unique perspectives. We report on the first AASM-accredited sleep center [...]
Advocating for Evidence-Based Care
The AASM board of directors established the Payer Policy Review Committee (PPRC) in 2015 to develop and maintain resources, based on AASM guidelines, for payers to use when establishing sleep-specific policies. Consistent with the [...]
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! [...]