AASM Clinical Sleep Medicine Articles | Recent Medical Updates

Medicare finalizes LCD policies for hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea

Medicare has finalized and posted local coverage determination (LCD) policies on “Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine previously submitted feedback during the public comment periods put forth by all seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). [...]

2020-07-06T11:35:54-05:00July 2nd, 2020|Clinical Resources|

CMS adds flexibility for Quality Payment Program participants

On June 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced additional flexibilities for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2020 performance year, CMS has implemented the Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy, which allows eligible clinicians, [...]

2020-07-02T10:27:42-05:00July 2nd, 2020|Clinical Resources|

AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks beginning Monday, June 22, and ending [...]

2020-07-02T12:32:24-05:00June 22nd, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured, Patient Information|

Coronavirus conversation with sleep physician Dr. Chris Winter

On April 17, 2020, AASM member Dr. Seema Khosla talked with Dr. Chris Winter, owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine Clinic in Virginia, about his practice’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The discussion is part of the AASM’s Clinical Conversations: COVID-19 series. You can [...]

2020-05-20T18:15:17-05:00May 20th, 2020|Clinical Resources|

AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for behavioral treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks [...]

2020-06-08T08:25:32-05:00May 15th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Patient Information|

Watch the COVID-19 Health Policy and Legislative Update webinar

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the AASM hosted the free webinar, COVID-19 Health Policy and Legislative Update, presented by David Introcaso, PhD, vice president of regulatory policy for the health care consulting firm Strategic Health Care. He provided an overview of the numerous COVID-19-related [...]

2020-04-29T10:03:12-05:00April 29th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured|

Pediatric sleep survey: DME age and weight requirements for CPAP

The AASM is conducting a short survey of pediatric sleep specialists in response to member concerns that some durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers are requiring that ventilators be used instead of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea patients weighing [...]

2020-04-24T19:01:21-05:00April 24th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured|

Coronavirus conversation with sleep physician Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler

On April 9, 2020, AASM Public Safety Committee member Dr. M. Adeel Rishi talked with AASM Past President Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, co-director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, about how the hospital and sleep center are providing patient care during [...]

2020-04-21T14:42:51-05:00April 21st, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured|

Free telemedicine resources for AASM members

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater demand for telemedicine appointments. The AASM is making these telemedicine resources free for members so you can help meet this demand. Free AASM SleepTM Select Access AASM SleepTM is a telemedicine platform designed for sleep [...]

2020-04-17T15:47:35-05:00April 17th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured|

Coronavirus conversation with sleep physician Dr. Seema Khosla

On March 27, 2020, AASM Public Safety Committee Chair Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula and Vice Chair Dr. Shannon Sullivan talked with Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, to discuss how she is managing patient care and [...]

2020-04-09T23:15:49-05:00April 9th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured|