AASM and SRS agree to consolidate ownership of the journal SLEEP
After much discussion among and between the leaders of both organizations, the AASM has agreed to sell its ownership in SLEEP to the Sleep Research Society, effective July 15, 2016, making the SRS the sole owner of the journal.
Prevalence of diagnosed sleep disorders has risen among US veterans
A new study found a six-fold increase in the age-adjusted prevalence of any sleep disorder diagnosis over an 11-year period among U.S. veterans.
New infographics help you share AASM sleep duration recommendations
Now you can download two new infographics that present the sleep duration recommendations from the pediatric consensus statement that was recently published by the AASM and the adult consensus statement published last year by the AASM and the Sleep Research Society.
Article provides a historical sketch of the development of sleep medicine
Circadian sleep-wake disorders were recognized as a group of disturbances by its own only when chronobiology and sleep research began to interact extensively in the last two decades of the 20th century, according to a review article in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study examines effects of CPAP therapy on stroke rehabilitation
A pilot study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows the feasibility of a randomized, sham-controlled trial of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy among stroke rehabilitation patients.
Senate Finance Committee considers revisions to Stark Law
On July 12 the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing, which was attended by AASM staff, to examine ways to improve and reform the physician self-referral “Stark” Law. Testimony was provided on how the Stark Law has become increasingly unnecessary for, and a significant impediment to, value-based payment models that Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be requiring.
Congressman Graves sponsors AASM resolution supporting veterans suffering from PTSD
This week Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO-6) advanced one of the AASM’s legislative issues by introducing a resolution to help combat high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other complications facing U.S. veterans.
These papers in JCSM and SLEEP received the most views in first half of 2016
Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine and the journal SLEEP continues to capture the attention of the scientific and medical communities, as well as the media and the general public. Take a look at the recent and past papers that received the most pageviews on the websites of both journals in the first six months of 2016.
National health expenditure projections detailed in article by CMS analysts
An article by economists and actuaries in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary estimates that health spending growth in the U.S. for 2015 to 2025 is projected to average 5.8 percent and to represent 20.1 percent of the total economy by 2025.
Medicare proposes payment rates and policies for 2017
On July 7, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule detailing proposals for payment and policies for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2017. The rule recommends 2017 payment rates for evaluation and management services and sleep services that are consistent with rates in 2016.
NIH issues request for information on mechanisms of fatigue
A request for information (NOT-RM-16-023) issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund seeks comments that might be used in the development of a comprehensive research program focused on the relationship of fatigue to health.
AASM congratulates new members of ABIM Sleep Medicine Test-Writing Committee
Earlier this week the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its exam committees, which are responsible for developing exams and assessment innovations for certification and maintenance of certification. The AASM congratulates the three new members of the Sleep Medicine Test-Writing Committee, each of whom also is a Fellow member of the AASM.
Study compares prevalence of central and obstructive sleep apnea
An analysis of data from the Sleep Heart Health Study shows that among individuals with self-reported heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was much more common at 55.1% than central sleep apnea (CSA) at 4.1%.
Study finds rising prevalence of sleep disorders among U.S. veterans
A study published in the July issue of the journal SLEEP characterizes secular trends in diagnosed sleep disorders among nearly 10 million veterans seeking care in U.S. Veterans Health Administration facilities from 2000 to 2010.
Nominate speakers for SLEEP 2017 in Boston
Submit your recommendations for speakers for SLEEP 2017 by Friday, July 29.
Call for Volunteers: SLEEP 2017 session proposal reviewers
The APSS Program Committee is calling for reviewers for session proposals for SLEEP 2017.
New self-assessment tool promotes sleep apnea screening
A new self-assessment tool developed as part of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project helps patients identify the common symptoms of sleep apnea and understand their risk factors for this chronic disease.
Study finds night-to-night variability in home sleep apnea testing results for mild OSA
Patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to exhibit short-term, night-to-night variability in their apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) during home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), according to a study in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study finds that 30 minutes of additional nightly sleep may have health benefits
A study in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found a clear dose-response between sleep duration and health status: the more hours of sleep, the better the overall self-reported health.
AASM members meet with federal legislators to advocate for the sleep field
AASM member Dr. Mark Hickey and AASM PAC Chair Dr. David Kuhlmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with a host of targeted U.S. lawmakers to discuss issues of importance to the field of sleep medicine.
Submit an abstract to the 2016 Dissemination and Implementation Conference
Submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the 9th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health, Dec. 14-15, 2016, at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
Prepare to take the Board exam or MOC exam with the National Sleep Medicine Course
The 2016 National Sleep Medicine Course offers more than 19 hours of in-person, expert knowledge from leaders in the field of sleep medicine. This course is ideal for individuals preparing to take the 2017 Sleep Medicine Certification Exam, and it is relevant for the seasoned professional looking to prepare for the maintenance of certification (MOC) exam in either 2016 or 2017.
Save the date for Sleep Medicine Trends 2017
Sleep Medicine Trends 2017 will return to the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 17–19. This concentrated, 3-day weekend course gives sleep clinicians the chance to explore the latest strategies and tools in sleep medicine.
AASM updates Standards for Accreditation and sets 2017 compliance deadline
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released updated Standards for Accreditation of sleep facilities and independent sleep practices. The updated 2016 standards focus on safety and align with current models of clinical practice, which emphasize high quality, patient-centered care and long-term disease management.
Download the Sleep Telemedicine Implementation Guide – a FREE resource from AASM
Now available from the AASM is the Sleep Telemedicine Implementation Guide, a free, downloadable resource that will empower your practice as you learn valuable information to jump start your telemedicine program.