AMA CPT Panel approves two telemedicine-related proposals
At the February 2016 meeting of the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Panel, two telemedicine-related proposals were approved for the CPT codebook.
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At the February 2016 meeting of the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Panel, two telemedicine-related proposals were approved for the CPT codebook.
A study in the March issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that telemedicine-based care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an effective patient management pathway.
A new study suggests that telemedicine-based management for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and may be comparable to in-person care.
This week the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) distributed a letter of support formally endorsing Senate Bill 2484, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act.
A new editorial by AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson states that the dawn of a new era for sleep medicine has arrived with the recent launch of AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform designed specifically for the sleep field.
In January the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) officially launched AASM SleepTM, a state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that was designed specifically for the sleep field by the AASM. This milestone represents the dawn of a new era for sleep medicine.
With growing demand for convenient and high quality physician care, CMS recently issued a final rule that eases restrictions on telemedicine services for Medicaid patients.
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) officially launched AASM SleepTM, a new state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that will dramatically increase patient access to the expertise of board-certified sleep medicine physicians and accredited sleep centers. By eliminating the barriers of regional boundaries and travel times, AASM SleepTM will ensure that all patients have access to high quality sleep health care, regardless of where they live.
All-new for 2016, this half-day seminar will provide attendees with the tools necessary to expand and elevate their sleep practices through the use of telemedicine and an integrated care model. This seminar will be offered 7 times in 2016: Feb. 5, March 10, March 11, April 7, April 8, May 9 and May 10. Each seminar is limited to 20 attendees, so register today!
As the New Year approaches, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is introducing a new name for your telemedicine system: Tell A Sleep Doc is now AASM SleepTM.
More than 200 telehealth-related bills were introduced in 42 state legislatures in 2015, according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson and AASM member Dr. Jaspal Singh discussed the importance of telemedicine for the sleep field during an AASM Sleep Telemedicine Webchat on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Watch the recording on the AASM Webchats page.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson and AASM member Dr. Jaspal Singh will discuss the importance of telemedicine for the sleep field during an AASM Sleep Telemedicine Webchat on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at 6 p.m. EST. You can help shape the discussion by submitting your questions.
AASM SleepTM, formerly Tell A Sleep Doc, is more than just video appointments; its user-friendly interface and robust features simplify workflow. Get started now. The AASM has developed a simple enrollment process and customizable pricing structure to meet you practice needs.
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announced that sleep medicine practices nationwide now can sign up for AASM SleepTM, formerly Tell A Sleep Doc, a new state-of-the-art telemedicine platform that will dramatically increase patient access to high quality health care provided by board-certified sleep medicine physicians and accredited sleep centers.
A recent Medscape article highlighted the new AASM Position Paper for the Use of Telemedicine for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Disorders.
A new position paper published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine supports telemedicine as a means of advancing patient health by improving access to the expertise of board-certified sleep medicine specialists.
A new position paper published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports telemedicine as a means of advancing patient health by improving access to the expertise of board-certified sleep medicine specialists.
The U.S. telemedicine market is continuing to grow, according to a new report from HIMSS Analytics.
The percentage of large employers that plan to offer telemedicine to employees in states where it is legal increased from 48 percent to 74 percent this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Business Group on Health.
The AASM is committed to educating members on opportunities in telemedicine. In the next few weeks, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program.
The AASM has long been committed to educating members on future sleep care trends. The AASM is currently gathering information on state and federal laws and reimbursement policies for telemedicine services. The objective is to provide our members information on how to integrate telemedicine in a sleep practice. The AASM would also like to hear from our members who have a successful telemedicine program and willing to share your success with your colleagues.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor to reflect changes due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2024 (CAA), which was signed into law on March 9. The CAA includes an additional 1.68% update [...]
Summary Stellar Sleep is based on CBT-I. Daily lessons are reportedly adjusted to the user’s specific needs. Users enter data and Stellar Sleep uses an intelligent algorithm to analyze the sleep patterns and adjust the bedtime automatically. There also are lessons on relaxation techniques [...]
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. Implementation guide for remote monitoring The AASM Coding & Compliance Committee has posted online a new member education resource, [...]
Dayna A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MS The high prevalence of sleep disorders is a public health burden. There is a large proportion of society with an undiagnosed sleep disorder and therefore untreated. Sleep disorders can have an impact on the quality of life and [...]
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the world of medicine, location matters. Just as urban and rural areas differ in lifestyle and health care access, the practice of sleep medicine is also uniquely shaped by its environment. In an interview with the Montage team, [...]
CMS updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor, effective March 9. Learn more. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2024 physician fee schedule final rule in November. An analysis of the rule, including key highlights specific to [...]
On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the AASM Coding & Compliance Committee and Advocacy Committee joined AASM staff in traveling to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advocate for physician payment reform during the AASM’s health policy Hill Day. The primary topics of discussion [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore diverse practice models and their impact on patient care. Our cover story features insights from members navigating the advantages and hurdles of private practice. Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg [...]
Pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, is on a mission to educate and empower women and children to prioritize sleep. This fall, she’s launching a holistic telemedicine-based sleep practice for patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tell us about your [...]
By Kate Robards, AASM Senior Writer According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits like more autonomy and better [...]