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By Binal Kancherla, MD, FAAP The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes to the operations in sleep laboratories around the country. Many had to ultimately shut down and limit services to patients. Luckily, most adult sleep centers still had the ability to perform at-home [...]
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors Over the course of my 25-year career in sleep medicine, I have navigated through several pivotal transitions, with each chapter presenting valuable insights. I have experience as an owner/partner of a general neurology practice [...]
Sleep Medicine Trends 2024 Speakers James Rowley, MD Sleep Medicine Trends 2024 Agenda Keynote: HELP! Challenges as Sleep Medicine Meets the Future 7:30 AM 2024-02-23 Leadership Panel 1:30 PM 2024-02-23 James A. Rowley, MD, received his medical degree [...]
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. Analysis of AHRQ report on OSA outcomes A workgroup representing AASM, ATS, CHEST and SRS has published in JCSM [...]
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 provides update on OmniLab devices In a new clinical bulletin related to its PAP device recall, Philips reports [...]
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 issues new statement on recall On Oct. 5, the FDA posted a new statement on the Philips PAP [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 18 Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Dr. Babak Mokhlesi,GUEST Obesity hypoventilation syndrome can be challenging to manage. Obtaining the appropriate device for each patient is often complicated by insurance requirements and endless red tape. Previous guidelines have [...]
As a member of the AASM, you are part of a global community of diverse professionals – physicians, scientists, advanced practice providers, and allied health care professionals who share your passion for advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. Now is [...]
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, recognize important developments in health [...]
From the beginning of recorded time, sleep has played a central role in human lives, and several theories regarding sleep have been advanced and described throughout the centuries. Sleep was considered both a method of healing and a God: in Ancient Greece, Hypnos [...]
September 21: Intensive Scoring Review (on-demand) September 22-24: Sleep Medicine Essentials (live) This virtual course explores the foundational aspects of clinical sleep medicine with an emphasis on board exam preparation. Essential topics covered by the expert [...]
September 21: Intensive Scoring Review (on-demand) September 22-24: Sleep Medicine Essentials (live) This virtual course explores the foundational aspects of clinical sleep medicine with an emphasis on board exam preparation. Essential topics covered by the expert [...]
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, recognize important developments in health [...]
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. Jazz takes legal action against the FDA Jazz Pharmaceuticals has taken legal action against the FDA in U.S. federal [...]
Donald Dexter, Jr., DMD, runs a dental sleep medicine practice in Eugene, Oregon. His Native American culture shaped his approach to empathetic, patient-centered care while sparking his creative fire. A passionate supporter of the arts, Dr. Dexter is raising awareness of his heritage with [...]
James A. Rowley, MD, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Indianapolis as part of the SLEEP 2023 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. AASM advocates for Blue Shield changes After several members reported Blue Shield of California is denying reimbursement for PAP [...]
Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) for Medicare jurisdictions J and M, revised the polysomnography Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L36593 and its accompanying Local Coverage Article A56995 effective March 16, 2023, to update documentation and billing requirements. These jurisdictions include Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, [...]
Sibel Health announced it received new FDA 510(k) clearance for its ANNE One platform on May 10, 2023. The platform has now received clearance as a clinical-grade, continuous wireless monitoring solution for neonates, infants and adults. About ANNE One The ANNE One platform leverages [...]
AASM Foundation Oasis at SLEEP 2023 June 5-6, 2023 Time: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm ET Indiana Convention Center, Room 105 The AASM Foundation Oasis will be located in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 105. It’s open throughout the meeting for AASM Foundation [...]
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, recognize important developments in health [...]
Summary The Firefly app does not appear to be currently available but is included as it has published novel sleep technology findings including PSG comparison. The technology appears to be through collaboration with ResMed and Advanced Sleep Research GmbH. The user’s (iOS or Android) [...]
The following news highlights, many of which have been shared with members through the weekly Insider email, are provided to spark discussion about disruption and future directions in sleep medicine. Large Tech Companies New Google Pixel Watch tracks sleep (Oct. 6) Google recently released [...]
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. Bright future ahead for sleep care Having weathered many storms in 2022—the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, device recalls, staffing challenges, [...]
Looking back on 2022, it feels like a year spent developing “new normals.” As individuals and as a community, we have been challenged to think creatively about how to diagnose and treat sleep disorders in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, device recalls, [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the Philips PAP device recall both continuing into 2022, it didn’t feel like a “new” year for sleep medicine professionals when Jan. 1 arrived. However, it was a promising sign when 170 sleep clinicians gathered in Phoenix in February [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2023 Quality Payment Program final rule on Nov. 1, 2022. The rule includes provisions addressing the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, MIPS Value Pathways, and Advanced Alternative Payment Models. An analysis of the rule, including key [...]
Featured Speakers John Park, MD Sleep Medicine Trends 2023 Course Co-Chair Agenda Welcome and Introductions 7:50 AM 2023-02-17 Announcements 7:55 AM 2023-02-18 Announcements 7:55 AM 2023-02-19 Complex Cases 11:30 AM 2023-02-19 Douglas Kirsch, MD Sleep Medicine [...]
All times below are listed in CST. Agenda is subject to change without notice. 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome & Introductions Speakers: Douglas Kirsch, MD John Park, MD Loretta Colvin, NP, MS 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Cases in Advanced [...]
All times below are listed in EST. Agenda is subject to change without notice. 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Introduction Speaker: Lara Wittine, MD Accreditation Add-On 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM AASM Accreditation Updates Speaker: Ray Anthonijsz Accreditation Add-On Learning [...]
Featured Speakers Megan Rauch, MBA, RRT, RPSGT Practice Management Course Co-Chair Agenda Standardizing Sleep Programs Through a Health System 3:45 PM 2022-11-19 Introduction 10:00 AM 2022-11-18 View bio Lara Wittine, MD Practice Management Course [...]
Online | Nov 18 - 19, 2022 The virtual Practice Management Course 2022 provides relevant content for everyone on your sleep team. Learn first-hand how to maximize sleep facility operations and management, leading to more efficient and effective [...]