Beacon Biosignals receives FDA clearance for sleep staging software
On March 27, 2024, Beacon Biosignals announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for SleepStage ML, its artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) software that analyzes polysomnography (PSG) recordings and automatically scores sleep stages. About SleepStage ML According to a press [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 23, 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. CMS updates Medicare conversion factor CMS has updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule [...]
CMS updates Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor to reflect changes due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2024 (CAA), which was signed into law on March 9. The [...]
CMS releases 2024 quality measures impact report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released the 2024 National Impact Assessment of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Measures Report. The CMS impact assessments are released every three years, with this being the fifth [...]
Talking Sleep | NIV and other considerations for the Philips Respironics PAP device recall
Season 6 | Episode 6 DR. LISA WOLFE, GUEST While CPAP devices are similar across manufacturers, there are more significant differences in the advanced modalities of ventilatory support. Dr. Lisa Wolfe is well known for her granular knowledge [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 16, 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. Webinar: Adapting to Philips product changes Register to attend this free, multi-society webinar at [...]
Biden signs legislative package including physician payment update
On March 8, President Biden signed into law a legislative package that includes an increase of 1.68% to Medicare physician payment, effective immediately, through the end of 2024. In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [...]
AASM invites public comment on draft guideline for the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is [...]
Election of AASM leaders is now open
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) invites all eligible voting members to participate in the 2024 – 2025 leadership election and proposed bylaws update. Online voting will be open through Sunday, March 31. Last fall AASM announced a call for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 9, 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. First AASM-certified autoscoring software The AASM congratulates Philips RS North America LLC, which has [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces first recipient of autoscoring software certification
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Philips RS North America LLC, which has earned stage-specific autoscoring software certification from the AASM. Its software, Sleepware G3 with Somnolyzer v4.0.2.0, is the first to be certified [...]
Talking Sleep | Neurotransmitters, insomnia pharmacotherapy and mental health
Season 6 | Episode 5 DR. CHRIS BOJRAB, GUEST We know that CBT-I is the gold standard treatment for insomnia, but it remains inaccessible for many due to cost or the limited availability of trained professionals. For patients [...]
Read Montage magazine issue one of 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where we highlight members who are challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries and embracing innovations. We spotlight sleep researchers seeking enhanced diagnostic precision beyond the apnea-hypopnea index, while Dr. Atul Malhotra predicts [...]
A sleep scientist’s journey from melodies to moon missions
Erin Flynn-Evans, PhD, MPH, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses her journey from music therapy aspirations to guiding astronauts' sleep on future moon missions and optimizing alertness for airline pilots. Tell us about [...]
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: Platforms and characteristics
Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, DABSM, FAASM; Shalini Paruthi, M.D.; Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN, CCRN-K; Kevin Gipson, MD; Evin Jerkins, DO; Eric J. Olson, MD on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee [...]
Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during daylight saving time
DARIEN, IL – Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims. Results show [...]
Viewpoints: Innovations in obstructive sleep apnea care
By Atul Malhotra, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has major cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences and is estimated to affect up to 1 billion people worldwide. The expectation that all of these patients (and many more at risk) will see [...]
AHI and beyond: Exploring alternatives to diagnosing OSA severity
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer To determine the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea, health care professionals use a diagnostic tool known as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). AHI counts the number of apneas — periods when a [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 2, 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. AASM advocates for Medicaid HSAT coverage The AASM, along with the American Thoracic Society [...]
AASM advocates for Medicaid home sleep apnea test coverage
On Feb. 13, 2024, the AASM, along with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for home sleep apnea test [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 24, 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. Implementation guide for remote monitoring The AASM Coding & Compliance Committee has posted online [...]
Check out the new AASM Remote Monitoring Services Implementation Guide
The AASM Coding & Compliance Committee has posted on the AASM website a new member education resource, the Remote Monitoring Services Implementation Guide. It will assist members in understanding the requirements for reporting both remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2024
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 39 members who constitute the 2024 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep, OSA and sickle cell disease
Season 6 | Episode 4 DR. SONAL MALHOTRA, GUEST While sleep disorders are associated with numerous health complications, one area that doesn’t receive much attention is the impact of sleep and sleep disorders on those with sickle cell [...]
EnsoData receives FDA clearance for AI-powered sleep diagnosis using pulse oximeters
On Feb. 20, 2024, EnsoData announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for technology that enables artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sleep diagnosis using FDA-cleared pulse oximetry devices. About EnsoSleep PPG EnsoSleep PPG enables AI-driven analysis using photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals recorded [...]