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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 [...]
The AASM continues working toward a resolution for members in DME Jurisdiction D as they are reporting Medicare audits leading to claims denials due to seemingly conflicting language in two local coverage determination policies. The two LCDs include language regarding the medical necessity for [...]
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. Urge Congress to stop physician payment cuts The AASM has launched an online campaign to urge Congress to avert [...]
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. Amazon introduces Halo Rise sleep tracker Amazon has released Halo Rise, a contactless sleep tracker powered by a low-energy [...]
Austin, TX | Feb 17 - 19, 2023 Sleep Medicine Trends is the premier educational event for sleep medicine clinicians. This annual course enables attendees to explore new strategies for patient care while learning about the emerging technologies [...]
Physicians will always prioritize patient needs, even when that means placing themselves at risk, as was the case during the darkest days of the COVID-19 public health emergency. When the nation needed health care providers, you were there. One thing we ask in return [...]
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: FDA medical device reports An FDA update indicates that from May 2022 through July 2022, the FDA [...]
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 14 How to Survive a Medicare Audit Dr. Gabriela de Bruin, GUEST In this episode of Talking Sleep, we’re talking with Dr. Gabriela de Bruin about how to sail through a Medicare audit. Dr. de Bruin is vice [...]
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. Narcolepsy drug gets tentative FDA approval Avadel announced that the FDA has granted tentative approval to Lumryz (FT218), a [...]
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 update on foam testing Philips issued a press release and video statements along with an update on [...]
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 [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we highlight the upcoming 36th annual SLEEP meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Society and include a Q&A with AASM Past President Dr. Doug Kirsch where he shares his [...]
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. Department of Justice subpoenas Philips This week Philips provided updates about its recall of certain PAP devices, indicating it [...]
On April 25, Philips announced its first-quarter results of 2022 and provided several updates about the recall of certain Philips Respironics PAP devices, including the announcement that it has received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice to provide information related to events [...]