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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 [...]
DARIEN, IL – The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data. The study found that among children [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor to reflect changes due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2024 (CAA), which was signed into law on March 9. The CAA includes an additional 1.68% [...]
On March 8, President Biden signed into law a legislative package that includes an increase of 1.68% to Medicare physician payment, effective immediately, through the end of 2024. In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a physician fee schedule [...]