Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
Save the date for the third annual World Narcolepsy Day on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021! Led by 27 patient advocacy organizations across 6 continents, World Narcolepsy Day unites the international narcolepsy community to inspire action, increase public knowledge, and elevate the voices of the [...]
Dear AASM Member: The AASM Board of Directors periodically reviews governance documents as part of its general oversight of the organization. During a recent review of the bylaws, the AASM Board of Directors identified and recommended several changes that better align with the overall [...]
The June 14 announcement by Philips of its voluntary positive airway pressure (PAP) device recall has been a significant challenge for our members and the patients that we take care of, especially since we have been grappling for more than a year with the [...]
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” said Albert Einstein. This past year, the Academy was nimble and responsive to the needs of our members by quickly pivoting in making important decisions. The Academy saw and utilized opportunities in the face of [...]
The last couple of weeks brought another deluge of feelings as we remember the senseless death of George Floyd. The outcome of the trial was emotional for many of us and has once again reminded us of the state of our nation. Together we [...]
As I see the rapid, evolving changes in the field of sleep medicine, I am reminded about my grandfather’s advice. We were in a remote town in India, and he used to give me a ride to school on his bicycle. There were occasions [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reaffirms our previous condemnation of racism and discrimination and denounces the ongoing acts of harassment and violence directed at Asian Americans in the U.S. The deaths of six Asian women in recent shootings in the Atlanta area [...]
Core values serve as guardrails to help us make important decisions. In January 2020, the AASM introduced the six core values adopted by the board of directors as part of our new strategic plan: adaptable, diverse and inclusive, evidence-based, innovative, patient-centered, and visionary. These [...]
Despite a tumultuous start to 2021, I am optimistic that this year will bring opportunities for continued growth. While we still face many challenges related to COVID-19, the first waves of vaccination are inspiring the hope that better days are coming. Thank you for [...]
As we wind down and reflect back on a year that we will likely never forget, it is important to remember bright moments that brought out the best in us; that took courage, optimism, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability. Vaccination against COVID-19 appears to be [...]
