Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
In mid-April the board of directors met in Philadelphia for its quarterly meeting, and then AASM leaders made the short trip to Washington, D.C., to advocate on Capitol Hill and promote sleep research through a series of strategic meetings and events. It was a [...]
While many individuals are aware of the hazards of drunken, distracted or drugged driving, the issue of drowsy driving continues to remain under-appreciated and under-addressed, particularly among certain vulnerable occupational groups, such as commercial drivers and those who work non-traditional shifts, as well as [...]
Before presenting my update from the Jan. 19-20 meeting of the AASM board of directors, I’d like to thank all of you who have renewed your 2018 AASM membership. There is a lot happening at the AASM, and your support makes it all possible. [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is excited to announce the formation of a new patient-focused membership organization, the American Alliance for Healthy Sleep (AAHS)! The AASM formed the AAHS to bring sleep patients and providers together to advance healthy sleep for all and [...]
Dear AASM Members, As 2017 comes to a close, I’m impressed by the AASM’s accomplishments this year. My term as AASM president began with the highly successful SLEEP meeting in Boston this past June. Since then, we have welcomed a new Executive Director, and [...]
Dear AASM Members, The annual Thanksgiving holiday gives us a welcome opportunity to relax and cherish extra time with family. My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is to curl up on the couch with my family as we watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We also [...]
This President’s Report from the October meeting of the board of directors will update you on current initiatives of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as well as the activities of our many committees and task forces. I am grateful for our volunteers who [...]
Twenty years ago the American Medical Association (AMA) granted the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) a seat in its House of Delegates. For two decades this position has given us a platform to represent the interests and needs of sleep specialists. Now we [...]
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine unveiled a new logo to coincide with the launch of the completely redesigned AASM website. Approved recently by the board of directors, the logo represents a rebranding of the AASM. When the previous AASM logo was developed [...]
After the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, and in anticipation of the damage that will be caused by Hurricane Irma, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is announcing that disaster recovery assistance is available from the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF).