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Prioritizing sleep health affects children’s development and long-term well-being DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine encourages parents, educators, researchers, and health care professionals to keep children healthy by focusing on the importance of sleep. In response to the current presidential [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), along with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Thoracic Society (ATS), and American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is participating in a joint AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) survey on the codes [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 21 members who constitute the 2025 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the AASM. Applicants must have [...]
In 2024, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine launched the #RepairMedicare campaign, encouraging Congressional leaders to put forth a long-term solution to the consistently declining Medicare reimbursement rates. The AASM continues to advocate for physician payment reform, as the continuing resolution that was passed [...]
DARIEN, IL - As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers' attention to reconsider the benefits of ending the biannual [...]
Early career registered sleep technologists are invited to apply for a new autoscoring Gold Standard Panel that will support the AASM’s efforts to provide oversight and certify autoscoring sleep scoring packages, helping to move the field of sleep medicine forward. The AASM Autoscoring Certification [...]
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 [...]
As we get ready to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the arrival of a new year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is also preparing to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025: This year we recognize the AASM 50th anniversary! Considering how our [...]
On Dec. 20, Eli Lilly announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the injectable prescription medicine Zepbound (tirzepatide) for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides the following statement for patients and clinicians. AASM statement [...]
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued a new position statement advocating for permanent telehealth coverage, emphasizing its essential role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with sleep disorders. The position statement, published as an accepted paper in the [...]