Sleep experts call for end of seasonal time changes ahead of ‘springing forward’
DARIEN, IL – With spring quickly approaching, many in the U.S. are preparing to “spring forward” with the start of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 10. Though the loss of an hour of sleep can seem insignificant, mounting [...]
Congressional leaders form Medicare payment reform working group
After years of advocacy from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Medical Association, and many other medical societies and organizations, congressional leaders have formed a Medicare payment reform working group to address long-term solutions for physician payment. U.S. [...]
X-trodes receives FDA clearance for ‘Smart Skin’ monitoring
On Feb. 20, 2024, X-trodes announced the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its Smart Skin solution, a new wireless wearable technology for advanced electrophysiological monitoring. About X-trodes Smart Skin X-trodes’ Smart Skin is comprised of dry-printed multi-modal electrode [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 17, 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 call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute [...]
FDA clears first over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter
Masimo announced it received FDA clearance of MightySat Medical, making it the first and only FDA-cleared medical fingertip pulse oximeter available over-the-counter direct to consumers without a prescription. About MightySat Medical MightySat Medical is a direct-to-consumer option for a [...]
Samsung Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature receives FDA authorization
On Feb. 9, 2024, Samsung Electronics announced the sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app received De Novo authorization from the FDA. About the Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature Using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 10, 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 call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute [...]
Tell Congress to reverse 2024 Medicare physician payment cuts by March 1
As of Jan. 1, 2024, another round of Medicare physician payment cuts was implemented, having grave consequences for sleep medicine professionals and their ability to continue providing high quality care to patients with sleep disorders. The AASM continues to [...]
Reminder to participate in the Physician Practice Information Survey
Some physician practices will be contacted by Mathematica, which has contracted with the American Medical Association (AMA) to collect representative data on physician practice expenses via the Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey. AASM members are encouraged to participate, if [...]
Talking Sleep | A practical approach to treating RLS
Season 6 | Episode 3 DR. RACHEL SALAS AND DR. SARA BENJAMIN, GUESTS Johns Hopkins colleagues Dr. Rachel Salas and Dr. Sara Benjamin discuss the basics of treating restless legs syndrome (RLS), focusing on an updated algorithm published [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – February 3, 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. Philips agrees on terms with the DOJ Philips announced on Jan. 29 it has [...]
AASM announces the 2024 ‘Sleep for Success’ High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2024 “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 27, 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. Philips discontinues some sleep devices Philips announced it is discontinuing some sleep devices including [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
Season 6 | Episode 2 DR. BRENDAN LUCEY, GUEST We routinely see patients with dementia in our sleep clinics but often do not meet them until they present with a sleep complaint such as insomnia or obstructive sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 20, 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. Physician payment ignored by Congress On Jan. 18, the U.S. Congress averted a government [...]
Congress averts government shutdown but delays update on physician payment
On Jan. 18, 2024, the United States Congress passed a bill to avert a government shutdown, which was sent to President Biden’s desk for signature. This continuing resolution is essentially a stopgap to avoid the shutdown, but it does [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 13, 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. Cannabis and sleep disorders webinar Register for the AASM webinar, “Cannabis & Sleep Disorders: [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep as an opportunity to improve maternal mortality
Season 6 | Episode 1 DR. GHADA BOURJEILY, GUEST Welcome to Season 6 of Talking Sleep. We are starting the new year by examining that time in our lives when we welcome new lives into the world. We [...]
Baths, books and sex: Survey explores Americans’ regular bedtime routines
Noise and light are common disruptors to the sleep of Americans. According to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than one-third of Americans always or often experience disrupted sleep due to outside noise (36%), indoor lights [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 6, 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. Current Trends in Sleep Medicine webinar This live webinar on Friday, Jan. 12, will [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2023, Q4
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 30, 2023
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. New protocols for MSLT in children The AASM has published new protocols for the [...]
Navigating change and paving the way for sleep medicine’s tomorrow
As we approach the close of 2023, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we've undertaken in the field of sleep medicine. Just as my own career has been shaped by the winds of change since my early [...]
Top 10 social media posts of 2023 illuminate sleep’s impact on health
Join us as we take a look at the top 10 AASM social media posts from 2023 that ignited discussions, sparked curiosity, and captivated audiences. From groundbreaking research to eye-opening revelations, these posts resonated across various platforms, offering unique [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top studies of 2023
The below two lists highlight noteworthy studies published in 2023 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that captured the attention of the public and health care professionals. Top 10 Altmetric Scores Altmetric scores are calculated from the number of times [...]