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Why sleep doctors are turning to private practice

By Kate Robards, AASM Senior Writer According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits [...]

November 19th, 2023|Montage|

How sleep medicine fits in accountable care organizations

Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors Over the course of my 25-year career in sleep medicine, I have navigated through several pivotal transitions, with each chapter presenting valuable insights. I have experience as an owner/partner [...]

November 19th, 2023|Montage|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 18, 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. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM [...]

November 18th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 11, 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. CMS posts physician fee schedule final rule CMS announced the release of the final [...]

November 11th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

AASM to exhibit at APHA 2023

Come see us at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo. We will have two booths at the Expo! The AASM Foundation will be promoting our programs and meeting with public health professionals at Booth 424. [...]

November 10th, 2023|Advocacy|

FDA clears Owlet Dream Sock for infant pulse oximetry

On Nov. 9, 2023, Owlet announced it received De Novo clearance from the FDA for its Dream Sock, an over-the-counter medical pulse oximetry solution for infants. The device provides infants’ real-time health information to parents and caregivers. About [...]

November 10th, 2023|Industry|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 4, 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. Analysis of AHRQ report on OSA outcomes A workgroup representing AASM, ATS, CHEST and [...]

November 4th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

AASM continues physician payment reform efforts

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) continues to work to advocate for changes to Medicare physician payment through an ongoing collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA) and by launching independent efforts to highlight the specific challenges to [...]

November 3rd, 2023|Advocacy, Payer Advocacy|

FDA clears Modius Sleep device for chronic insomnia

Neurovalens announced Oct. 31 it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Modius Sleep device intended to treat chronic insomnia. By delivering a small and safe electrical pulse to the head for 30 minutes before bed, Modius Sleep is [...]

November 1st, 2023|Industry|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 28, 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. Philips provides update on OmniLab devices In a new clinical bulletin related to its [...]

October 28th, 2023|Weekly Insider|

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – October 21, 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. Clinical management of EDS in OSA A panel of 10 international experts developed consensus [...]

October 21st, 2023|Weekly Insider|
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