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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 [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine celebrates another milestone as 207 physicians successfully matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program on Dec. 4 during “Match Day” for the 2025 appointment year. This year’s match showcased continued growth in the sleep field, with 102 [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule. This AASM analysis highlights changes in physician payment and sleep medicine reimbursement, specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code updates, revisions to telehealth policies, and payment [...]
DARIEN, IL - A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes in the standard treatment of RLS [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2025 on the AASM Board of Directors. To qualify for service on the AASM Board of Directors, nominees must be a voting AASM member [...]