AASM Clinical Sleep Medicine Articles | Recent Medical Updates

CMS establishes new HCPCS hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator codes

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have acknowledged stakeholder questions regarding the appropriate coding for hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator procedures used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Specifically, CMS recognized that existing Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes do not fully describe certain newer systems. [...]

2026-03-06T11:26:24-06:00March 6th, 2026|Clinical Resources, Payer Advocacy|

Don’t miss out on the latest science in JCSM 

The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is moving to Springer Nature. View new articles in Volume 22 on the Springer website. Logging in as an AASM member AASM members have full access to all JCSM content. Follow these steps to log into the [...]

2026-01-27T13:20:12-06:00January 16th, 2026|Clinical Resources, Featured|

A year of momentum for sleep medicine: 2025 recap

The field of sleep medicine continued to evolve in 2025, marked by diagnostic innovation, advancements in novel therapies and a shifting industry landscape. It was also a notable year for the AASM, with several milestones and new resources introduced to support clinicians and [...]

2026-01-06T17:50:19-06:00December 18th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Featured|

Advancements in home sleep apnea tests: Bridging convenience and clinical effectiveness

By Pahnwat Tonya Taweesedt, MD Unlike sleeping at home or in a hotel during a vacation, sleeping with polysomnography (PSG) equipment in a sleep lab might not be a pleasant experience for patients. Even though in-lab PSG is the gold standard for diagnosis [...]

2025-10-14T11:58:07-05:00October 7th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Industry|

Comparing sleep features of popular smartwatches

By Michael S.B. Mak, MD, FAASM, and Stanley K.L. Wong, MD We see that public interest in sleep health is consistently growing — no doubt supported by the AASM’s healthy sleep campaigns and advocacy from our membership. More than one-third of Americans have [...]

2025-10-14T11:57:28-05:00September 30th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Industry|

CMS proposed rule: Physician fee schedule for 2026

On Monday, July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule, which includes potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule, the Quality Payment Program, and other Medicare Part B payment [...]

2025-07-22T16:41:00-05:00July 18th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Featured, Payer Advocacy|

AASM Link: A new AI-powered resource for sleep medicine

AASM Link, a new artificial intelligence-powered assistant and resource library from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, is now available to help sleep medicine professionals quickly access and query AASM guidelines, standards, and references. By streamlining information retrieval, it provides accurate answers, personalized [...]

2025-05-09T13:46:43-05:00April 18th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Featured|

New resource explores novel drugs for sleep apnea

Exclusive Members-Only Content Stay informed on novel pharmacotherapies for sleep apnea. Log in or register now to access our full quick reference guide, explore the latest drug developments, and expand your clinical knowledge. Data from recent trials involving [...]

2025-04-30T14:26:43-05:00January 17th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Clinical Tools, Featured, Future Trends|

Top sleep medicine news in 2024: Year in review

By Katherine Robards In 2024, the field of sleep medicine saw continued growth, with advancements in technology, regulatory updates and new approaches to patient care. Over 20 FDA clearances for sleep devices highlighted ongoing innovation, while medications became a focal point with increasing use [...]

2024-12-18T09:16:56-06:00December 17th, 2024|Clinical Resources|

CDC warns of overdose risk from counterfeit medications ordered online

A recent press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to health care officials, clinicians, and the public about the rising risk of overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies. The U.S. Department of [...]

2024-10-17T13:01:35-05:00October 17th, 2024|Clinical Resources, Patient Information|

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