American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocates in Washington to advance healthy sleep
DARIEN, IL – American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) leaders recently were in Washington to advocate for patient access to quality care, sleep research, and drowsy driving prevention in meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill and during events involving the [...]
AASM streamlines the sleep facility accreditation process
The AASM has made a significant change to the sleep facility accreditation process that will enable applicants to become accredited faster. An additional change will reduce the cost, time and information required when a facility submits a Relocation [...]
AASM makes important updates to the Standards for Accreditation
Now available on the AASM website are updated Standards for Accreditation of sleep facilities and Independent Sleep Practice Standards for Accreditation. The AASM revised two standards for sleep facilities, H-3: Database/Storage and K-7: Safety Risks Unique to in-center [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2018 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Several leaders in the field of sleep medicine and a best-selling author were selected as recipients of the 2018 American Academy of Sleep Medicine awards, which will be presented Monday, June 4, during the plenary session [...]
AASM members give drowsy driving presentation at annual Lifesavers Conference
While many individuals are aware of the hazards of drunken, distracted or drugged driving, the issue of drowsy driving continues to remain under-appreciated and under-addressed, particularly among certain vulnerable occupational groups, such as commercial drivers and those who work [...]
CMS releases a future effective article affecting Jurisdictions J and M
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a future effective article regarding the local coverage determination (LCD) policy for polysomnography (L36593) that affects Medicare contractor Palmetto GBA for Medicare Jurisdictions J and M. This article revises the [...]
Volunteer for new Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
The AASM is calling for volunteers for a new Diversity and Inclusion Task Force that will assess the current AASM membership to identify underrepresented groups, detect any barriers to diversity and inclusion, and recommend strategies for improvement. The [...]
AASM advances sleep research during events at FDA, NIH
In addition to meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 17, AASM leaders participated in a series of events this week to promote sleep and circadian research at the federal level and to aid the career [...]
AASM leaders visit Capitol Hill to share urgent need for sleep caucus
On Tuesday, April 17, AASM leaders held meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., at the offices of more than 30 U.S. Senators and Representatives — or 5% of the entire U.S. Congress! While that’s a phenomenal day’s [...]
Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety risk
DARIEN, IL – A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks in the ridesharing industry. Both sleep deprivation and circadian influences leave ridesharing drivers at risk for [...]
Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL – Medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). In November 2017 the Minnesota Department [...]
Medscape Physician Compensation Report shows salaries vary by specialty
The Medscape Physician Compensation Report indicates that the average physician compensation for specialists in 2018 is $329,000, which is up from $316,000 in 2017. Compensation includes salary, bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. The annual survey also shows that physician income [...]
Watch and see what SLEEP has for you!
SLEEP 2018 is just around the corner, and one of the most important dates for you to know is the Early Bird Registration Deadline. When registering by April 20 to attend, you can save up to [...]
Thousands learn about healthy sleep at 5th USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo
From April 6 – 8 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) sponsored and exhibited at the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, the nation’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). AASM members and [...]
FDA issues new guidance on highly concentrated caffeine in dietary supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new guidance document for industry addressing safety concerns related to highly concentrated caffeine in dietary supplements. According to the FDA, products consisting of or containing only pure or highly concentrated [...]
Sleep field needs your support prior to lobby day in Washington D.C.
The AASM is headed to Washington, D.C., for our biggest, most well-represented advocacy trip in years. To make our biggest impact, we need your help today! In a political climate that becomes more chaotic and noisy by the minute, [...]
AASM Foundation celebrates 20 years with new name and website
Today the American Sleep Medicine Foundation announced it has a new name, the AASM Foundation, and a new website at foundation.aasm.org. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the AASM Foundation, which was established by the American Academy of [...]
AASM is proud to sponsor the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is sponsoring the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, the nation’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). An AASM exhibit at the event will be staffed by sleep [...]
New “All-Payer Combination Option,” Health Care Innovation Caucus support value-based care
Two recent developments signify a growing emphasis on value-based care in the U.S. health care system: establishment of a new flexibility within the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and creation of the Health Care Innovation Caucus. Beginning in performance year [...]
Trump fires VA Secretary Shulkin, intends to nominate Ronny Jackson
On March 28, President Donald Trump fired Dr. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), with the intent to nominate Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, MD, as his replacement. In the interim, Robert Wilkie, U.S. Department of Defense under secretary [...]
Gallup poll shows rising anxiety about health care access and costs
A Gallup poll released March 26 shows that health care availability and costs ranked as the most common worry among American adults for the fifth consecutive year. The poll indicates that 55 percent of Americans worry about health care [...]
CDC data show continued rise in obesity among US adults
A new study found that increases in obesity and severe obesity prevalence have persisted among U.S. adults over the most recent decade, but adjusted linear trends among youth remained nonsignificant. Results show that obesity among adults increased from 33.7% [...]
Dr. Robert Redfield, longtime AIDS researcher, is new CDC director
On March 26, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar swore in Dr. Robert Redfield, an accomplished AIDS researcher, as the 18th director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a position that did [...]
NIOSH webinar on managing fatigue in safety-critical workforces is March 28
As part of its Working Hours, Sleep, and Fatigue series, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is hosting the webinar, “Managing fatigue in safety-critical workforces: Primary risk factors and practical approaches,” on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 [...]
Palmetto GBA now requiring sleep-specific accreditation in Jurisdictions J and M
Medicare contractor Palmetto GBA recently released revisions to its local coverage determination (LCD) policy for polysomnography and other sleep studies for Medicare Jurisdictions J and M (L36593), affecting sleep facilities in 7 states: Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South [...]