Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 2, 2018
Register on-site in Baltimore It’s not too late to join us in Baltimore for SLEEP 2018, the premier clinical and scientific meeting in the sleep field. On-site registration is available at the SLEEP 2018 registration desk in the Baltimore [...]
Coming June 12: A new and improved AASM member directory
We have heard our members ask the same question, "How can we better network with fellow sleep professionals?" To bridge that gap, we have been working toward creating a more user-friendly and efficient way to connect members. Beginning June [...]
Prorated dues for 2018 now available
Now is a great time to join the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and experience membership for a reduced fee. Prorated dues are now available to new members for the remainder of the calendar year for those who are [...]
Report of the president from the April 2018 board meeting
In mid-April the board of directors met in Philadelphia for its quarterly meeting, and then AASM leaders made the short trip to Washington, D.C., to advocate on Capitol Hill and promote sleep research through a series of strategic meetings [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 26, 2018
Read the new President’s Report Download the new President’s Report from Dr. Ilene Rosen for updates from the most recent board meeting, including a summary of the board’s decisions and a report of the committees and task forces. Download [...]
AASM announces results of 2018 leadership election
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Kelly Carden, MD, MBA, who was elected by the membership during the 2018 AASM leadership election to the position of 2018 – 2019 president-elect, and Raman Malhotra, MD, who was elected as [...]
2018 AASM General Membership Meeting is Monday, June 4
All American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) members are invited to attend the AASM General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. during SLEEP 2018. Please join us in Room 341 of the Baltimore [...]
NIH recommends more research exploring sleep and circadian link to Alzheimer’s disease
On May 25 the the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the release of recommendations from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that were generated from the 2018 NIH Alzheimer's Research Summit, including two recommendations related to sleep and circadian research. [...]
The summer issue of Montage is now available
The newest issue of Montage, the AASM’s quarterly membership newsletter, is ready to read! Take a look at the fresh, updated look online and download a digital copy. This issue features articles focused on strategies to improve patient access [...]
18 Caves You Can Sleep In
Defined as a natural underground place in a hillside or cliff, caves are most often associated with outdoor adventure or exploration and not typically associated with a place for living or sleeping. Around the world, however, people have [...]
Meet Your Members
Diwakar Balachandran, MD, FAASM MD Anderson Cancer Center Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine An AASM member since 2002, Dr. Dwakar Balachandran specializes in pulmonary and sleep medicine. After learning about the tie between [...]
Finding Ways to Improve Access to Insomnia Therapy
Currently practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Brandon Peters is boardcertified in sleep medicine and neurology. His published research includes studies of sleep ethics, the sleep habits of university students, circadian rhythm disorders in the blind, [...]
In this Issue
This issue of Montage features articles focused on strategies to improve patient access to care in the field of sleep medicine. Millions of people in the U.S. have a sleep disorder, so developing new ways to reach [...]
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 Event: Sleep Medicine Essentials Your Lifeline to Sleep Knowledge Breathe life into your exam prep or [...]
Celebrating 20 Years of Research
This April, the American Sleep Medicine Foundation unveiled its new name: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation). The AASM Foundation strives to enhance sleep health for all by funding strategic research and career development awards [...]
Members in Action
The last couple of months have been active ones for AASM members. From exhibiting at a science and engineering festival to celebrating award recipients, we’ve gathered details on where our members have been and how they have been making [...]
CMS to overhaul the EHR Incentive Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it will be overhauling the EHR Incentive Programs to improve flexibility, reduce physician burdens and advance health-information exchange and patient access measures. Some of the proposed changes include continuous [...]
President Trump nominates Wilkie as VA secretary
On May 18, President Donald Trump announced his latest nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President moved to promote Robert Wilkie from his current role as acting secretary—which he has held since the firing of former [...]
Baltimore will host the ultimate sleep research event this June
DARIEN, IL – Sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world will present new research and discuss the most recent developments in clinical sleep medicine and circadian science at SLEEP 2018, the 32nd annual meeting of the Associated Professional [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 19, 2018
Consumer sleep technology position Consumer sleep technology must be FDA cleared and rigorously tested against current gold standards if it is intended to render a diagnosis and/or treatment, according to a new AASM position statement in the May 15 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 19, 2018
Consumer sleep technology position Consumer sleep technology must be FDA cleared and rigorously tested against current gold standards if it is intended to render a diagnosis and/or treatment, according to a new AASM position statement in the May 15 [...]
AASM posts updated sleep apnea testing policy scorecard for UnitedHealthcare
The AASM has posted an updated scorecard for the diagnostic sleep apnea testing policy of UnitedHealthcare, which reflects changes made to the UHC policy effective Dec. 1, 2017. Also available from the AASM are scorecards for the policies of [...]
Buy your ticket now for the 2018 AASM PAC Social
A ticket to the 2018 AASM PAC Social is the perfect addition to your SLEEP 2018 experience. Our hour-long reception is a can’t-miss event for the most dedicated professionals in the field. Share drinks, appetizers, stories, and tricks-of-the-trade [...]
Consumer sleep technology is no substitute for medical evaluation
DARIEN, IL - According to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), consumer sleep technology must be cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and rigorously tested if it is intended to diagnose or [...]