The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted a review of $1.1 billion in Medicare-allowed charges for about one million monthly noninvasive ventilator rental units billed under the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) code E0466 from 2016 to 2018. In its September [...]
As wildfires continue to affect the West Coast, the AASM reminds you that financial assistance is available through the AASM Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. AASM members and AASM-accredited member sleep facilities that need assistance in the aftermath of any natural disaster should contact the [...]
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently confirmed in its summer 2020 quarterly newsletter that it will launch the new longitudinal assessment for maintenance of certification (MOC) in sleep medicine in 2022. Longitudinal MOC Assessment According to ABIM, the new longitudinal pathway will [...]
DARIEN, IL – Weighted blankets are a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of insomnia, according to Swedish researchers who found that insomnia patients with psychiatric disorders experienced reduced insomnia severity, improved sleep and less daytime sleepiness when sleeping with a weighted chain [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all in many ways. We continue to see the ongoing devastating consequences, and it often feels like there is no end in sight. With potential for another resurgence of cases during fall and winter, along with the [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM waives facility membership dues The AASM is waiving facility membership dues for 2021 in response to the widespread [...]
DARIEN, IL - On Sept. 11, 2020, a bipartisan resolution developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California expressing support for the designation of the third week of September [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is waiving facility membership dues for 2021 and continuing to provide relief funds to support the sleep field, which is experiencing widespread financial difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2,648 AASM-accredited sleep facilities were [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society applaud Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Rodney Davis for introducing House Resolution 1103 showing support for National Student Sleep Health Week. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, it is critical that [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. New CPT code for COVID-19 expenses The AASM worked in collaboration with the AMA, which has finalized a new [...]