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FDA reclassifies PAP as a Class II device The FDA has issued a final rule, “Classification of the Positive Airway Pressure Delivery System,” effective Oct. 19, 2018, that reclassifies the PAP delivery system, moving it from class III into class II. PAP continues to [...]
SLEEP 2019: Call for session reviewers The AASM is calling for online abstract and session proposal reviewers for SLEEP 2019. Session proposal reviewers must be available to review in the first two weeks of December. Please return the volunteer form by Friday, Oct. 26. [...]
Membership renewal is open for 2019 Renew your membership now and stay connected with the AASM community in 2019. New member benefits include FREE access to the online AASM Scoring Manual, and new resources will include an interactive case study of the month. Learn [...]
Registration is open for Sleep Medicine Trends Register now for Sleep Medicine Trends 2019, Feb. 15 – 17 in Anaheim, California, where we will focus on “Reimagining Sleep Care.” It’s a warm winter escape and the premier weekend event for sleep clinicians. Learn more [...]
Career Development Awards: Apply The AASM Foundation has announced the application cycle for the Career Development Award programs. The amount of these awards is up to $100,000 per award for one year. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 27. Learn more Read the fall [...]
AASM comments: CMS physician fee schedule The AASM recently submitted comments in response to the policy revisions proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program. Read more Hurricane Florence: To our [...]
CMS to remove two OSA measures from MIPS CMS is proposing to remove two AASM-stewarded obstructive sleep apnea measures from the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program for the 2021 payment year. Comments are due Monday, Sept. 10. Learn more Introducing the new Sleep [...]
AASM signs on to AMA E/M letter The AASM joined 170 organizations in signing on to an AMA comment letter in response to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, reimbursement, and documentation guideline revisions proposed by CMS. Read more Apply for 2018 Focused Projects [...]
AASM submits Stark Law comments to CMS In response to a CMS request for input on how to address any undue burden of the Stark Law, the AASM submitted comments recommending exceptions for the provision of PAP therapy for OSA and for alternative payment [...]
Joint response to AMA expresses concerns about CMS proposed work RVUs for HSAT codes The AASM collaborated with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) to provide comments to the American Medical Association [...]