Updated AASM scoring manual with new electrode placement rules to be released April 1
The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, Version 2.3 will be released April 1, 2016. All AASM accredited sleep facilities will be required to implement the new rules in Version 2.3 by Oct. 1, 2016.
Member Appreciation Week is here – save big & enter the contest to win
The 2016 AASM Member Appreciation Week is March 7 – 11.
Study shows high patient satisfaction with telemedicine-based care of sleep apnea
A new study suggests that telemedicine-based management for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and may be comparable to in-person care.
Study links modifiable lifestyle factors to risk of restless legs syndrome
A study in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the risk of developing restless legs syndrome is associated with certain lifestyle factors, including obesity, physical inactivity and smoking.
Medical history is superior to self-reported symptoms in models predicting sleep apnea
Routinely available medical information - such as age, sex and body mass index (BMI) - are superior to self-reported symptoms for predicting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
AASM voices support for telemedicine expansion bill
This week the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) distributed a letter of support formally endorsing Senate Bill 2484, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act.
CMS Extends EHR Incentive Program attestation deadline
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the attestation deadline for Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs to Friday, March 11, 2016.
Core quality measure collaborative announces measure harmonization
On Feb. 16, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and American’s Health Insurance Plans announced a core set of quality measures to address concerns about the burdensome nature of the quality measures required under Medicare and private payers.
Editorial explains rationale for new Style Guide for Sleep Medicine Terminology
An editorial in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine by Dr. Ronald Chervin and Dr. Kelly Carden explains the history and rationale behind the recent release of the AASM Style Guide for Sleep Medicine Terminology.
Editorial by AASM president explains how telemedicine is expanding patient access to sleep care
A new editorial by AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson states that the dawn of a new era for sleep medicine has arrived with the recent launch of AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform designed specifically for the sleep field.
Patient Education Fact Sheet subscription now available
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine now offers Patient Education Fact Sheets as a yearly subscription and provides unlimited access to a growing library of topics.
NIH announces workshop on shift work, artificial light and circadian disruption
The National Toxicology Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences within the National Institutes of Health is convening a workshop on March 10-11, 2016, to better understand the health effects of circadian disruption related to artificial light at night and shift work.
CDC publishes new estimates of U.S. adult sleep duration
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the first published report to document state-based estimates of self-reported healthy sleep duration for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
AASM PAC leaves Trends 2016 better equipped for Election Day
Thank you to all of the attendees who chose to support the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Political Action Committee (AASM PAC) during Sleep Medicine Trends 2016. We have extended our donation deadline to this Friday so please donate to help us reach our goal!
Submit a late-breaking abstract for SLEEP 2016
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) is now accepting late-breaking abstract submissions for presentation at SLEEP 2016. Submissions will be accepted through Monday, March 14, 2016.
Study of firefighters finds potential pathway between insomnia and depression
A new study of firefighters suggests that insomnia and nightmares may increase the risk of depression by impairing the ability to access and leverage emotion regulation strategies effectively.
Expanding patient access to quality sleep health care through telemedicine
In January the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) officially launched AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that was designed specifically for the sleep field by the AASM. This milestone represents the dawn of a new era for sleep medicine.
NHLBI requests comments on Draft Strategic Research Priorities
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is soliciting comments from the public on its Draft Strategic Research Priorities. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by March 7, 2016.
Arizona GOP chairman to speak at Trends 2016
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Political Action Committee (AASM PAC) will be hosting a PAC lunch this weekend during Sleep Medicine Trends 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Robert Graham, Chairman of the Arizona GOP, will be the speaker for this event.
PQRSwizard deadline extended through March 18
CECity is extending the deadline for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) data submission to March 18, 2016, at 5 p.m. EDT.
NTSB determines that truck driver fatigue was probable cause of fatal 2014 crash
The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday that the probable cause of a fatal January 2014 crash near Naperville, Illinois, was the truck driver’s delayed response to the stopped vehicles ahead of him in the roadway because he was fatigued due to inadequate sleep.
Call for volunteers: Serve on an AASM committee or task force
Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the sleep medicine field by volunteering to serve on an AASM committee or task force.
Download the SLEEP 2016 preliminary program – available now!
Now available for download on the sleepmeeting.org website is the SLEEP 2016 preliminary program, which provides comprehensive details about the clinical and scientific program for the 30th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), which will be held June 11 - 15 in Denver, Colorado.
Monday, Feb. 8, is the last day to register for Sleep Medicine Trends 2016
Register by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, to attend Sleep Medicine Trends 2016, which will be held Feb. 12 - 14 in sunny Phoenix, Arizona.
Study examines relationship between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease
The prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) increases during the course of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the February issue of the journal SLEEP.