Montage Articles
Welcome to this issue of Montage, where we highlight advancements in sleep medicine driven by our members. Dr. John Winkelman and Dr. Andy Berkowski present essential updates on a new clinical practice guideline for restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, while [...]
In the 2021 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added a new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code, G2211, as a reimbursable service. This code reflects visit complexity and increases the value of office and [...]
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer While football players tackle intense physical demands on the field, many also wrestle with sleep disorders that quietly undermine their health and performance. Aaron Taylor, a former NFL offensive guard, knows this firsthand. An All-American and Super Bowl champion [...]
In this interview, Cinthya Pena Orbea, MD, discusses the importance of providing bicultural care at her new clinic, which is designed to address the unique barriers Hispanic patients face in seeking treatment for sleep disorders. She shares her insights on promoting health equity by [...]
By J. Andrew Berkowski, MD, and John W. Winkelman, MD, PhD The AASM recently released an updated version of its clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). New high-quality evidence for the benefits [...]
Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where our members lead the way in exploring the dynamic landscape of sleep medicine. This edition dives into the intersection of sleep and health, with our members sharing expertise on emerging topics. Dr. Lourdes DelRosso highlights [...]
The AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines for split or shared visits were recently updated and implemented as of Jan. 1, 2024. These revisions aim to clarify and streamline the billing process for split or shared evaluation and management (E/M) services, ensuring clarity on [...]
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer As the U.S. grapples with an ongoing obesity epidemic, new weight loss medications are quickly emerging as a treatment option, and they’re also showing promise as a potential intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Since 1990, the global prevalence [...]
By Lourdes M. DelRosso, MD, PhD Restless sleep disorder (RSD) is a recently proposed pediatric sleep disorder characterized by frequent body movements during sleep that occur throughout the night. Although restless sleep has been identified as a symptom for many decades, research studies have [...]
By Amy R. Wolfson, PhD; Marianna Carlucci, PhD; and Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD Approximately 24,894 juveniles are held in residential placement facilities on any given day in the U.S.1 Youth can be detained in different types of facilities such as detention centers, long-term secure [...]