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DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized eight sleep facilities for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years, demonstrating their commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems. The AASM recognized these programs during [...]
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Eric J. Olson became the 39th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Olson assumed the role during SLEEP 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, held in Houston. During his [...]
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) posted online our new three-year strategic plan for 2024 – 2027. The plan will support the AASM’s ongoing mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. The AASM contracted with an external [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is introducing a new service-based accreditation model and updated Standards for Accreditation, which will take effect in January 2025. Based on feedback from members and accredited programs, this accreditation model provides greater flexibility to accommodate all practice [...]
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2024 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 3, during the plenary session of the SLEEP 2024 annual [...]
In 2024 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched and continued a variety of initiatives to support our members, advance sleep and circadian care, and address ongoing challenges in the sleep field. Here are brief updates on some of the most significant [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2024 AASM leadership election, including Anita Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, FAASM, who was elected as the 2024 – 2025 president-elect, and Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, who was [...]
On April 10, AASM members converged on Capitol Hill for the largest Hill Day ever held by the AASM. More than 30 AASM members advocated for sleep-related legislative priorities by meeting with staff from 45 congressional offices. Participating members represented the Advocacy Committee, AASM [...]
As we reflect on the invaluable contributions each member brings to our shared mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives, we are filled with profound gratitude and admiration. Thank you! As we celebrate AASM Member Appreciation Week from April [...]
Philips Respironics announced it has reached a final agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the consent decree proposed earlier this year. The consent decree with the U.S. government comes nearly three years after [...]