Montage Articles
This issue of Montage brings fresh perspectives and stories from the sleep medicine community as we celebrate the AASM’s 50th anniversary. We look back at the 1970s and the organization’s origins, honoring trailblazers like Dr. Thomas Roth, the second AASM president. Inside, Dr. [...]
The sleep medicine phrenic nerve stimulation codes became effective Jan. 1, 2024. They were created because of advances in phrenic nerve stimulation technology, improved diagnostic precision, and recognition of clinical needs in sleep medicine, all of which facilitated reimbursement and payer clarity. The [...]
By Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN; Steven Holfinger, MD, MS; Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM; Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Cameron Barber, DO; Evin Jerkins, DO; Jennifer Y. So, MD; Navin Verna, MD, FAASM; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, FAASM; on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee With [...]
By Chenlu Gao, PhD, and Michael K. Scullin, PhD Most Americans observe daylight saving time (DST) with biannual adjustments in clocks. While DST was initially introduced to save energy and provide more evening light, its unintended negative effects have been increasingly recognized. For [...]
By Kate Robards, senior writer Every day, more than 45,000 flights transport 2.9 million passengers to their destinations. Behind the scenes, over 14,000 air traffic controllers work in 520 control towers, ensuring safe takeoffs, landings and flight paths across the U.S. However, air [...]
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 [...]