AASM staff, advisors, and volunteers worked in collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA), which has finalized a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for reporting additional supplies and clinical staff time required to provide safe and effective care during the COVID-19 public health [...]

After the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Laura to the Gulf Coast, the AASM reminds our colleagues that were affected that disaster relief funds are available through the AASM Foundation. AASM members and AASM-accredited member sleep facilities that need assistance in the aftermath of [...]

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) quality measure set, which was published in 2015 and is currently undergoing measure maintenance. The public comment period will be open for four [...]

On Monday, Aug. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of the proposed rule citing potential revisions to payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other Part B Payment policies. The proposed rule has the potential to [...]

After consulting with public health officials, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar signed a renewal of determination, effective July 25, that extends the current COVID-19 public health emergency by up to 90 days. The public health emergency determination [...]