Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 13, 2024
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, DOJ agree on Philips consent decree Philips announced it has reached a final [...]
Case Study of the Month – April 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for April is about an 81-year-old male is referred to the sleep clinic for EDS, fatigue, and generalized weakness, all of which have been gradually progressive for the past two years. The case [...]
2024 AASM Member Appreciation Week– April 15-21
As we reflect on the invaluable contributions each member brings to our shared mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives, we are filled with profound gratitude and admiration. Thank you! As we celebrate AASM [...]
CMS posts the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule
On April 4 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule, which aims to strengthen protections and guardrails, promote healthy competition, and ensure Medicare Advantage and Part D plans [...]
Philips Respironics reaches agreement with U.S. government
Philips Respironics announced it has reached a final agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the consent decree proposed earlier this year. The consent decree with the U.S. government comes [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 6, 2024
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. Acoustic stimulation to improve sleep Listen to the new episode of the Talking Sleep [...]
Embracing the eclipse: Shedding light on the importance of light for our sleep and daily routines
As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming solar eclipse scheduled for April 8, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives. From the brightness of the morning sun to the [...]
Change Healthcare cyberattack resources are available for providers
Private and public payers have established multiple resources and funding programs to assist providers and facilities with managing the impact of the recent cyberattack experienced by Change Healthcare, which processes 15 billion health care transactions annually. In late February, [...]
Talking Sleep | Acoustic stimulation for improving sleep
Season 6 | Episode 7 DR. RONEIL MALKANI, GUEST There are a handful of direct-to-consumer devices that claim to improve the quality of our sleep by using acoustic stimulation. What is the science behind these devices? Dr. Roneil [...]
Health care utilization is increased in high-risk children who have a sleep disorder
DARIEN, IL – The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data. The study [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 30, 2024
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. Watch: Adapting to Philips product changes On YouTube you can watch the video recording [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 23, 2024
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 updates Medicare conversion factor CMS has updated the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule [...]
CMS updates Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor
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 [...]
CMS releases 2024 quality measures impact report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released the 2024 National Impact Assessment of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Measures Report. The CMS impact assessments are released every three years, with this being the fifth [...]
Talking Sleep | NIV and other considerations for the Philips Respironics PAP device recall
Season 6 | Episode 6 DR. LISA WOLFE, GUEST While CPAP devices are similar across manufacturers, there are more significant differences in the advanced modalities of ventilatory support. Dr. Lisa Wolfe is well known for her granular knowledge [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 16, 2024
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. Webinar: Adapting to Philips product changes Register to attend this free, multi-society webinar at [...]
Biden signs legislative package including physician payment update
On March 8, President Biden signed into law a legislative package that includes an increase of 1.68% to Medicare physician payment, effective immediately, through the end of 2024. In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [...]
Case Study of the Month – March 2024
The AASM Case Study of the Month for March is about a 17-year-old male with Crouzon syndrome presenting with worsening snoring and apneic events over the past year. The case was submitted by Laurel Wills, MD, and is published in [...]
AASM invites public comment on draft guideline for the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is [...]
Election of AASM leaders is now open
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) invites all eligible voting members to participate in the 2024 – 2025 leadership election and proposed bylaws update. Online voting will be open through Sunday, March 31. Last fall AASM announced a call for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – March 9, 2024
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. First AASM-certified autoscoring software The AASM congratulates Philips RS North America LLC, which has [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces first recipient of autoscoring software certification
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Philips RS North America LLC, which has earned stage-specific autoscoring software certification from the AASM. Its software, Sleepware G3 with Somnolyzer v4.0.2.0, is the first to be certified through [...]
Talking Sleep | Neurotransmitters, insomnia pharmacotherapy and mental health
Season 6 | Episode 5 DR. CHRIS BOJRAB, GUEST We know that CBT-I is the gold standard treatment for insomnia, but it remains inaccessible for many due to cost or the limited availability of trained professionals. For patients [...]
Read Montage magazine issue one of 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where we highlight members who are challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries and embracing innovations. We spotlight sleep researchers seeking enhanced diagnostic precision beyond the apnea-hypopnea index, while Dr. Atul Malhotra predicts [...]
A sleep scientist’s journey from melodies to moon missions
Erin Flynn-Evans, PhD, MPH, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses her journey from music therapy aspirations to guiding astronauts' sleep on future moon missions and optimizing alertness for airline pilots. Tell us about [...]