In recognition of the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, the AASM is waiving the continuing education joint providership fees for state and regional sleep societies in 2021. As an ACCME-accredited provider, the AASM has the expertise to jointly coordinate continuing education for virtual and [...]
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. Update from the COVID-19 Task Force The AASM COVID-19 Task Force is providing this update to help sleep medicine [...]
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 [...]
AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar hosted the presidential town hall forum, “COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine Update,” on Tuesday, Jan. 19. During this live webinar, Dr. Ramar presented the results of the COVID-19 pulse survey, which the AASM distributed to members in late November and [...]
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of Rosalind D. Cartwright, PhD, a longtime member and pioneer in the fields of clinical sleep medicine and psychological sleep science. She was born Dec. 30, 1922, and died Jan. 15, 2021, at the age of 98 [...]
The AASM COVID-19 Task Force is providing this update to help sleep medicine clinicians understand current issues and considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This information supplements the guidance already available in the AASM summary of CDC recommendations and the considerations for the practice [...]
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. Law modifies Medicare physician payments On Dec. 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law, offsetting almost all [...]
On Dec. 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law, offsetting almost all of the 10.2% budget neutrality adjustments that were to have taken effect on Jan. 1, 2021. This is welcomed news to AASM members given the previous review of the [...]
On Dec. 2, 2020, CMS published the much-anticipated final rule, “Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations,” which establishes exceptions to the physician self-referral law — known as the Stark Law — for certain value-based compensation arrangements between or among physicians, providers, and suppliers. [...]
DARIEN, IL – Editors of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine have identified some of the most significant articles in the publication’s history, publishing new commentaries on them in a special 15th anniversary collection. The 15 commentaries from associate editors and members of the [...]