CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Quality Payment Program policies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, outlining Quality Payment Program (QPP) changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Key highlight Traditional [...]
CMS finalizes payment values for new unattended sleep testing codes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the calendar year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule values for the new unattended sleep testing Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code family, which replaces CPT codes 95800, 95801, and [...]
New 2027 CPT guidance for unattended sleep testing now available
The newly released 2027 CPT Professional Edition includes the final code descriptors, definitions, and reporting instructions for the new unattended sleep testing code family that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The new framework replaces Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) [...]
Talking Sleep | Using Your Voice to Improve Reimbursement
Season 8 | Episode 20 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocacy team for an inside look at the work being done behind the scenes [...]
AASM announces first autoscoring certification awarded to EnsoData
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates EnsoData on becoming the first company to achieve Full PSG Certification through the AASM Autoscoring Certification Program, with EnsoSleep Version 8.3 certified across all four scoring domains: sleep [...]
New guideline provides recommendations on managing shift work disorder
DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishes evidence-based recommendations for the management of shift work disorder in adults. The guideline is published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine [...]
Deadline reminders for the CMS Quality Payment Program
On Oct. 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shared important reminders about Quality Payment Program (QPP) deadlines, including those for exception applications and Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVP) registration. Exception applications The 2026 [...]
Case Study of the Month – October 2026
The AASM Case Study of the Month for October is live! Years of severe daytime sleepiness and restless, interrupted sleep bring a 65-year-old man to the sleep clinic. His wife reports witnessed apneas and gasping, but an important [...]
Study links restless legs syndrome during pregnancy to higher risk of perinatal depression
DARIEN, IL — New research found a higher risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome. Results show that pregnant women with RLS were three times more likely to develop perinatal depression, which involves major [...]
AASM launches an updated My Learning experience
The AASM has launched a new My Learning experience to help you more easily find and manage educational resources. The updated platform continues to provide the evidence-based resources you rely on while offering a more personalized experience. The [...]
Study finds a smartwatch can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL — New research suggests that a consumer smartwatch can help identify adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, offering a way to screen for a common sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed. Results show that the Samsung [...]
Coffee is no cure: Survey data highlight risks of drowsy driving
For many Americans, driving is an everyday necessity, but getting behind the wheel without enough sleep can have serious consequences. According to survey results from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 41% of adults say they have felt [...]
Talking Sleep | Pediatric Sleep Medicine: Expanding your Practice
Season 8 | Episode 19 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Binal Kancherla, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director for the Sleep Program at Texas Children's Hospital, to discuss how sleep [...]
Number of board-certified sleep medicine physicians is on the rise
The number of board-certified physicians in the U.S. with active certification in sleep medicine has increased for the third year in a row, according to data compiled by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in the 2025 [...]
‘Fall back’ should be the last clock change, sleep experts tell lawmakers
DARIEN, IL — When Americans turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 1, they will once again participate in a practice most would rather leave behind. As Congress weighs competing proposals that would end seasonal clock [...]
AASM Seeks Nominees for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2027 on the AASM Board of Directors or Leadership Development Committee. To qualify for service, nominees must be [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2026, Q3
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 [...]
Talking Sleep | Oxytocin and Social Cataplexy
Season 8 | Episode 18 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Carrie Mahoney, a neuroscientist and faculty member in the Department of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical [...]
Get an early look at the new unattended sleep testing CPT codes
Although the 2027 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Professional Manual is not yet available, sleep medicine professionals can start preparing now for upcoming changes to unattended sleep testing codes. The September 2026 issue of CPT Assistant, the American Medical [...]
CMS releases 2025 MIPS performance feedback and final scores
On Sept. 21, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 2025 participants in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can now view their performance feedback, including final scores and payment adjustment factors. Your final [...]
2027 AASM Membership is Open
At the AASM, you are part of a community that shares your passion, supports your growth, and advances the future of sleep medicine. Your people are here. Your strength is here. And your AASM is here to help [...]
CMS updates on Merit-based Incentive Payment System Value Pathways
On Sept. 16, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the following Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs) updates. An MVP is a reporting option that allows clinicians to report on a smaller, specialty-focused [...]
Talking Sleep | Patient Advocacy in Sleep Medicine
Season 8 | Episode 17 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes three patient advocates who are reshaping how sleep medicine is practiced and funded. Matt Horsnell, living with two sleep disorders and active [...]
Case Study of the Month – September 2026
The AASM Case Study of the Month for September is live! Sleepwalking or something more? A seven-year-old girl presents with recurrent sleepwalking and sleep talking several nights each week. Are these common childhood behaviors, or could an underlying [...]
AASM advocates for sleep medicine in comments on the 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. The letter outlines the Academy's recommendations on policies that could significantly affect [...]