Study estimates how MACRA will affect Medicare spending
A new study published in Health Affairs estimates that the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) could reduce Medicare spending by up to $106 billion for physician services and up to $250 billion for hospital services through 2030.
Draft sleep apnea rules proposed by Colorado Dental Board committee
The Colorado Dental Board's Sleep Apnea Committee has developed a DRAFT set of rules addressing the dentist’s role in the management of sleep apnea.
AASM members share expertise and insight with national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
Cast your vote in the 2017 ASMF “Sleep Recharge You” High School Video Contest
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) invites you to help select the "People's Choice" winner of the 2017 ASMF "Sleep Recharges You" High School Video Contest.
AASM publishes new school start times position statement
A new AASM position statement published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.
AASM position: Delaying middle school, high school start times is beneficial to students
A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.
Medscape report compares physician salaries by specialty
The 2017 Medscape Physician Compensation Report shows that physician incomes have steadily increased over the past 7 years.
Let’s unite in support of NIH research funding
While it has been perplexing to see recent proposals calling for reductions to NIH funding, the current budget discussions in Washington, D.C., afford us an opportunity to reaffirm the value of biomedical research.
AASM encourages members to express support for NIH research funding
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued a statement urging Congress to build rather than diminish research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Congressional Budget Office predicts health care may cause federal deficits to triple
According to the 2017 Long-Term Budget Outlook released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), annual federal budget deficits are on track to more than triple over the next 30 years, largely because of increased spending on Medicare and Social Security.
Health care CEOs make a commitment to address the urgent problem of physician burnout
In a recent Health Affairs blog post, leaders from 10 prominent health systems and the American Medical Association (AMA) described the findings from a September 2016 summit to discuss the problem of burnout among physicians and other health professionals.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and online news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
NIH requests proposals to study sleep disparities in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently issued a funding opportunity announcement for R01 research project grants (PAR-17-234) and R21 exploratory/developmental research grants (PAR-17-235) on the mechanisms and consequences of sleep disparities in the U.S.
AASM urges lawmakers to expand efforts to cure human illness: grow rather than cut NIH research funding
As federal lawmakers debate the spending priorities outlined recently in President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget blueprint, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) urges Congress to build rather than diminish research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Survey shows patients are ready to use telemedicine
More than half of all U.S. adults already are using live video technology for conversations or meetings, and 60 percent would be willing to use that technology for interactions with doctors and other health care professionals, according to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
AASM issues call for residents to “Choose Sleep” for dream career
As medical residents consider their future career paths, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) encourages them to apply for a sleep medicine fellowship to enter an intriguing field with long-term growth potential and the opportunity to positively impact the health of a huge population of patients.
Sleep is essential for a soldier’s health and readiness
AASM member Col. Vincent Mysliwiec, MD, recently discussed with the Army News Service how the quality of a soldier's sleep has a direct bearing on their readiness. To draw attention to the high prevalence of sleep problems among soldiers and veterans, the AASM drafted a House of Representatives resolution (H. Res. 46), which was recently introduced in the 115th Congress.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and online news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
AASM Member Appreciation Week is April 3 – 7
The AASM is celebrating the members who support us and our vision to achieve optimal health through better sleep. So mark your calendars – AASM Member Appreciation Week takes place Monday – Friday, April 3 – 7, 2017.
SLEEP announces call for papers on sleep-disordered breathing in congestive heart failure
The Sleep Research Society (SRS) invites authors to submit manuscripts on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in congestive heart failure (CHF) for consideration for a special issue of SLEEP.
NINR to host free precision health symposium on Tuesday, April 25
On April 25, 2017, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Intramural Research Program will host a scientific symposium, “Symptom Science Research: A Path to Precision Health,” on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, highlighting NINR Intramural’s scientific advances and collaborations across the National Institutes of Health and other organizations.
Register for free March 30 webinar to learn the ABCs of ISR
If you are looking to learn about the Inter-scorer Reliability (ISR) assessment system – what it is, how it works, why over 95% of users are satisfied with the service – then this free webinar on March 30 is for you!
President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal includes cuts to HHS and NIH
Last week, President Trump released a $1.1 trillion budget blueprint for fiscal year (FY) 2018 that would boost U.S. defense spending by $54 billion. This increase would be offset by targeted reductions to foreign aid and non-defense agencies and departments.
Review explores how sleep apnea impacts bed partners
Symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can negatively impact partners' sleep and daytime functioning, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study shows that diagnostic delay is common for people who have narcolepsy
Most people with narcolepsy report receiving a diagnosis more than 1 year after symptom onset, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.