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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. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM Insomnia Summit, which gathered stakeholders [...]
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. CMS posts physician fee schedule final rule CMS announced the release of the final rule with changes to 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 sunsets scorecards, shifts payer focus AASM has sunset its initiative to evaluate coverage policies for diagnostic sleep testing [...]
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. Societal, economic burden of insomnia A new RAND report indicates that chronic insomnia is associated with an average loss [...]
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. Registration is open for SLEEP 2023 It’s time to “Refuel at SLEEP 2023!” Register online and join us June [...]
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. Philips update on PAP device recall In its new “Sleep and Respiratory Care Bulletin #8,” Philips describes options available [...]
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. CMS proposed rule: Physician fee schedule The AASM recently submitted a comment letter to CMS in response to 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. FDA: Philips recalls masks with magnets The FDA issued a safety communication announcing that Philips Respironics has recalled certain [...]
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. Effect of CPAP therapy on blood pressure In patients with moderate to severe OSA without severe sleepiness, CPAP resulted [...]
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. Philips update on PAP device recall Visit the Resources for Clinicians and Physicians page of the Philips PAP device [...]
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. Improve outcomes with sleep psychology Learn how to think, what to say, and when to use specific psychological tools [...]
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. Senator urges FDA to take action vs Philips U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and William Tong, attorney general of Connecticut, [...]
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. Submit SLEEP course proposals by Monday Be a part of SLEEP 2022, the 36th annual meeting of the Associated [...]
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. Match Day: Record number of sleep fellows A record-breaking 179 physicians were matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training [...]
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. Philips recall: Temporary PAP devices A July 16 FAQ posted by the DME MACs indicates that DME suppliers can [...]
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. Optimal Medicare NIV coverage criteria CHEST published reports from a technical expert panel involving the AASM, ATS, and AARC [...]
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 on CMS 90-day adherence rule CMS has instructed the DME MACs to not enforce clinical indications of coverage [...]
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 [...]
By all accounts, 2020 was a tough year. The field of sleep medicine experienced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lost beloved colleagues such as AASM Founding President William C. Dement, MD; AASM Past President Mark Mahowald, MD; and renowned RLS scientist [...]
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 webcasts explore sleep telemedicine Visit the new AASM telemedicine video library to view a two-part webcast recorded by [...]
Educator. Researcher. Clinician. Advocate. Colleague. Friend. Dr. William C. Dement was all of these and more, and the AASM mourns his death on June 17, 2020, at the age of 91. Tributes and memories of this remarkable man have come from Washington to [...]
The field of sleep medicine lost an esteemed physician, researcher and educator when AASM Past President Mark Mahowald, MD, died at the age of 76 on March 18, 2020. Dr. Mahowald’s longtime colleague Carlos Schenck, MD, shared these memories of his friend and collaborator. [...]
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. From AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar These are difficult times to practice sleep medicine. We want to help our [...]
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. In memoriam: Dr. William C. Dement The AASM regrets to announce the passing of our founding president, Dr. William [...]
As a world-renowned sleep scientist and physician, AASM Founding President Dr. William "Bill" Dement was recognized and respected as the "Father of Sleep Medicine." His passion, enthusiasm, and friendly demeanor also made him one of the most beloved members of the sleep community. He [...]
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. Mitigation strategies: Sleep clinics & labs The AASM has posted guidance to help sleep medicine clinicians assess their sleep [...]
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. This is your last chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant and growing community of sleep [...]
The field of sleep medicine lost one of its pioneers when longtime AASM member Christian Guilleminault, MD, died at the age of 80 on July 9, 2019, from complications due to metastatic prostate cancer. To reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. [...]
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. Download new payer policy scorecard The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has developed a new scorecard for Horizon Blue [...]
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. In Memoriam: Christian Guilleminault, MD The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine [...]
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. Accreditation standards take effect July 1 The AASM has revised the Standards for Accreditation to simplify requirements that have [...]
AASM Awards The American Academy of Sleep Medicine awards recognize leaders who have made singular contributions to the AASM and the fields of sleep medicine and sleep and circadian research. The AASM board of directors selects the recipients based on the recommendations of [...]