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“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” said Albert Einstein. This past year, the Academy was nimble and responsive to the needs of our members by quickly pivoting in making important decisions. The Academy saw and utilized opportunities in the face of [...]
When you become a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), you’ll gain a network of over 8,500 colleagues who share the same passion and challenges that you do. Prorated Membership Dues Pricing as Low as $35 Starting June 1, become a member [...]
DARIEN, IL – May 21, 2021 –Don’t miss your opportunity to join leading scientists and sleep clinicians from around the globe at the world’s largest meeting for sleep and circadian science. Virtual SLEEP 2021, the 35th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies [...]
DARIEN, IL — Americans are having a hard time sleeping, causing a significant rise in those who need sleep care. In fact – according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) – more than half of Americans say they [...]
On April 13-14, 2021, members of the AASM Advocacy Committee and Political Action Committee held virtual Capitol Hill visits with 14 congressional offices to advocate for policies that promote sleep health and address the AASM’s legislative and policy agenda. The AASM delegation focused on [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and launched the first clinical data registry exclusively for sleep medicine. The AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry — Sleep CDR — will assist users in streamlining data collection and reporting. “The AASM’s clinical [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2021 AASM leadership election, including Jennifer L. Martin, PhD, who was elected as the 2021 – 2022 president-elect, and James A. Rowley, MD, who was elected [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) organized and coordinated a multi-society initiative involving 20 organizations to develop and submit a comprehensive comment letter in response to the draft CPAP technology assessment and appendix posted recently by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [...]
The last couple of weeks brought another deluge of feelings as we remember the senseless death of George Floyd. The outcome of the trial was emotional for many of us and has once again reminded us of the state of our nation. Together we [...]
DARIEN, IL – The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our sleep, according to new findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a recent survey, more than half of Americans reported an increase in problems sleeping since the start [...]