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20 05, 2020

Public Safety FAQs

2021-10-18T13:43:08-05:00May 20th, 2020|

Frequently Asked Questions: Sleep Disorders, Fatigue and Professional Operators General Resources Sleepeducation.org National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Quick Sleep Tips for Truck Drivers NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Resources for [...]

30 04, 2020

Talking Sleep Podcast

2024-03-22T09:07:27-05:00April 30th, 2020|

Talking Sleep - An AASM Podcast Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), for insightful discussions about the latest developments in the practice of clinical sleep medicine. Season five is now [...]

21 11, 2019

Comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered sleep medicine

2019-11-21T17:44:44-06:00November 21st, 2019|Montage|

In November 2018, the AASM hosted a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Collaboration Summit, which included a presentation about the comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered sleep medicine practice model implemented at the multi-site Colorado Sleep Institute. We asked AASM member and CSI Founder Mark Hickey, MD, for more details. [...]

8 11, 2019

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 9, 2019

2019-11-11T16:25:01-06:00November 8th, 2019|Weekly Insider|

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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant and growing community of sleep [...]

4 06, 2019

A Collaborative Approach to Improving Patient Care

2019-09-20T00:22:45-05:00June 4th, 2019|Montage|

The relationship between dentists and sleep physicians is one of constant growth and education. To effectively collaborate with one another, dentists and physicians must understand each other’s goals, roles, and expectations when working in the field of sleep medicine. AASM Dental Assembly [...]

5 04, 2019

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 6, 2019

2019-04-05T21:06:37-05:00April 5th, 2019|Weekly Insider|

AASM advocates on Capitol Hill On Thursday, April 4, an AASM delegation visited Capitol Hill for meetings at the offices of more than 35 legislators to advocate for policies to promote sleep health. Joining AASM leaders were representatives from four other partner groups. Read [...]

29 03, 2019

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 30, 2019

2019-03-29T21:45:51-05:00March 29th, 2019|Weekly Insider|

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. Read the spring issue of Montage The latest issue of Montage, the AASM’s quarterly membership newsletter, is ready to [...]

11 02, 2019

Sleep Medicine Elective Toolkit

2022-07-05T09:03:22-05:00February 11th, 2019|

Sleep Medicine Elective Toolkit Introduction This resource is not all-inclusive but is a general guide for the trainee enrolled in a sleep elective. This toolkit represents a living resource undergoing periodic updates. A trainee’s interest in sleep medicine is often sparked [...]

25 08, 2018

Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 25, 2018

2018-08-25T04:01:35-05:00August 25th, 2018|Weekly Insider|

AASM submits Stark Law comments to CMS In response to a CMS request for input on how to address any undue burden of the Stark Law, the AASM submitted comments recommending exceptions for the provision of PAP therapy for OSA and for alternative payment [...]

15 08, 2018

Sleep Medicine Resources

2023-12-28T14:04:32-06:00August 15th, 2018|

Sleep Medicine Resources for Medical Students, Residents & Fellows Sleep Medicine Fellow Boot Camp 2023 How to Take a Sleep History: Montserrat Diaz-Abad, MD The Differential Diagnosis of a Patient who is Sleepy: Anas Rihawi, MD The Patient Who [...]

10 08, 2018

Sleep Medicine Webinars

2024-03-27T14:46:09-05:00August 10th, 2018|

Sleep Medicine Webinars Sleep Medicine Fellows Webinar Series The AASM Sleep Medicine Fellowship Directors Council (SMFDC) offers a free healthcare webinar lecture series for sleep medicine fellows and interested residents. These lectures cover a broad range of sleep medicine matters. Use [...]

8 08, 2017

Sleep Medicine Trends 2018

2017-10-26T13:43:22-05:00August 8th, 2017|

Join us in Austin, Texas, as we present Sleep Medicine Trends 2018.  Keep yourself at the forefront of updates in the field of sleep medicine with lectures, hands-on interactive sessions, and networking events at this one of a kind meeting.  You won't want [...]

27 07, 2017

Practice Guidelines

2024-03-07T15:20:23-06:00July 27th, 2017|

Practice Guidelines This page lists active AASM clinical practice guidelines and clinical guidance statements, formerly called position papers, on the use of diagnostic and treatment options for patients with sleep disorders. Most Recently Published Recommended protocols for the Multiple Sleep Latency Test [...]

25 07, 2017

Coding FAQ

2023-05-12T16:31:50-05:00July 25th, 2017|

Coding FAQs Diagnostic Sleep Testing (16) ICD-10 (17) Office Visits (3) Telemedicine (8) Treatment and Management (4) Scope of Practice (2) Dental (2) Diagnostic Sleep Testing  [Return To Top] Home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) [...]

14 03, 2017

Colorado Dental Board to consider dentist’s role in managing sleep apnea

2017-08-11T14:05:26-05:00March 14th, 2017|Advocacy|

The Colorado Dental Board has created a committee comprising members of Colorado’s Dental Board and a member of the Colorado Medical Board to examine the current Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act to determine if these rules and regulations should be revised to allow for more dental involvement in the management of obstructive sleep apnea.

27 01, 2017

Join me at Trends 2017 to discuss the future of sleep medicine

2017-01-27T00:00:00-06:00January 27th, 2017|Thought Leaders|

In less than three weeks, hundreds of sleep medicine clinicians from across the country will gather at Sleep Medicine Trends 2017 to discuss the latest advances in our field and consider future opportunities for growth. There is still time for you to register and join us for this premier event, which will be held at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.

30 12, 2015

Sleep medicine year in review: View 10 of the top headlines and highlights from 2015

2017-10-03T16:35:37-05:00December 30th, 2015|Professional Development|

The end of 2015 brings to a close an eventful year for the field of sleep medicine that included the introduction by the AASM of new scoring rules, clinical practice guidelines, and a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that was designed specifically for sleep clinicians. Here is a selection of some of the top headlines and highlights from the past year.

8 08, 2013

Young football players getting bigger, developing higher risk of sleep apnea

2017-08-17T20:35:55-05:00August 8th, 2013|Press Releases|

As high school and college football teams continue practicing for he fall season, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is advising parents, coaches and school administrators that young football players are at increasingly higher risk of sleep apnea. Those with the greatest risk, especially offensive and defensive lineman who are heavier and have larger necks, should be evaluated by a board-certified sleep medicine physician.

13 05, 2011

AASM Congressional Forum on Sleep Medicine is a Success

2011-05-13T00:00:00-05:00May 13th, 2011|Advocacy, Professional Development|

A Washington D.C. forum sponsored by U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) was attended by Congressional Health Policy staffers. The forum including presentations by sleep experts from the AASM, AADSM and SRS that educated lawmakers and their staff on the importance of effective sleep and the essential role of the sleep medicine and sleep research communities.

25 03, 2011

SLEEP 2011: Spotlight on Discussion Groups and Clinical Workshops

2011-03-25T00:00:00-05:00March 25th, 2011|Professional Development|

SLEEP 2011 discussion groups are forums for informal presentations of a specific topic, which may include conversations on controversial subjects or pro/con discussions and presentations, while clinical workshops may include presentations or discussions of controversial clinical topics or difficult clinical situations that demonstrate the critical thinking process in clinical sleep medicine.

19 06, 2008

SLEEP 2008 Overview

2018-03-13T15:40:46-05:00June 19th, 2008|Professional Development|

More than 5,500 sleep medicine physicians, sleep researchers, sleep technologists and others involved in the sleep field gathered in Baltimore June 9-12, 2008, for the 22nd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

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