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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 148 physicians who matched with a fellowship training program through the sleep medicine match on Oct. 30, which was “Match Day” for the 2020 appointment year. The completion of a one-year sleep medicine fellowship is a [...]
DARIEN, IL — According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), U.S. adults rank sleep as their second most important priority, following family. However, data show that Americans are often limiting their opportunities to get enough healthy sleep. A [...]
DARIEN, IL – Have you ever found yourself falling asleep behind the wheel? Unfortunately, you are not alone. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 45% of adults have struggled to stay awake while driving. Drowsy driving is a [...]
DARIEN, IL – What will you do with an extra hour when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3? Forty-one percent of adults indicated that they will fall back to sleep, according to a survey conducted by the American Academy [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for a position that will be opening in 2020 on the AASM Nominating Committee. There will be at least one opening for a two-year term as an at-large member of the Nominating Committee, [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for positions that will be opening in 2020 on the AASM Board of Directors. There will be a minimum of two openings for a three-year term as an at-large member of the Board [...]
Two durable medical equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) — CGS Administrators, LLC and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC — have released "Dear Physician Letters" to highlight requirements for sleep study scoring. Per the MACs, adhering to the information provided in the letters will allow [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high schools and no earlier [...]
DARIEN, IL – Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study. Every one-hour increase in PAP usage per night was associated [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes the increasing administrative burden and costs associated with prior authorization, for both individual and facility members. In order to address these concerns, the AASM is increasing advocacy efforts to reduce the harms and burdens associated with [...]