The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the premier professional society representing the sleep med
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Established in 1975, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the premier professional society representing the sleep medicine specialty. As the leading voice in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research. The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals. PRACTICE STANDARDS
The AASM develops clinical practice guidelines that provide evidence-based recommendations to promote patient-centered care. AASM accreditation also ensures the highest quality of medical care for patients who have sleep disorders. The AASM accredits sleep facilities that are providing exceptional patient care in communities across the country. The AASM also accredits independent sleep practices that perform home sleep apnea tests, ensuring quality in obstructive sleep apnea testing and treatment. EDUCATION
The AASM develops resources such as the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, which is the definitive diagnostic manual for sleep medicine, and The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals stay up-to-date on best practices in the field by attending AASM courses such as Sleep Medicine Trends, and the AASM partners with the Sleep Research Society to organize the SLEEP annual meeting, which brings together an international body of leading researchers and clinicians. ADVOCACY
The AASM advocates to promote patient-centered care, improve access to sleep care, raise public awareness, and enhance public safety. Key issues include the development of a Sleep Health Caucus, recognition of a National Sleep Health Awareness Month, Stark Law reform, drowsy driving, and school start times. The AASM political action committee (AASM PAC) also gives our members a united voice on Capitol Hill. STRATEGIC RESEARCH
The AASM Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific organization that promotes discoveries to advance the understanding of sleep for healthier lives. The foundation has invested in the future of sleep medicine by supporting more than 200 awards totaling over $13.5 million in funding.
11/17/2025
🚨 Commercial payers are expanding downcoding programs that automatically lower higher-level E/M claims — creating administrative burden, reduced reimbursement, and barriers to care. AASM is taking action and urging members to speak up.
Read the full analysis and access template letters to support advocacy here 👉
Access clinical practice guidelines, standards of practice, and more – powered by AI. AASM members enjoy free monthly access.
11/17/2025
UnitedHealthcare has announced plans to significantly narrow coverage for remote patient monitoring services across both its Medicare Advantage and commercial plans, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Learn more about the revised policy here:
Access clinical practice guidelines, standards of practice, and more – powered by AI. AASM members enjoy free monthly access.
11/16/2025
The AASM thanks Azizi Seixas, PhD, for his leadership as chair of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025 in Austin. The event is complete, but innovation in sleep medicine will continue!
11/16/2025
Congratulations to Nidra by Noctrix Health, Saturday's people's choice winner of the Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award in the therapeutics category. The award was accepted by Hussein Alawieh, PhD, on behalf of the team. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03TqtF30
11/15/2025
🏆 Congratulations to anatomic polysomnogram by Bairitone Health, Friday's people's choice winner of the Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award in the diagnostics category. The pitch presentation was made by Dr. Onur Kilic, who has a doctorate in applied physics and is chief technology officer and co-founder of Bairitone Health.
Missed today’s Keynote at Sleep Medicine Disruptors? Catch up with this article from Robert Pearl, MD, highlighting the key themes and takeaways from his address. 🔗
For as long as humans have dreamed, sleep has puzzled us. And even after nearly a century of research, it remains one of medicine’s great mysteries. Why would evolution favor a state in which humans spend a third of their lives motionless, unproductive and vulnerable? Whatever the reason, one thin...
11/14/2025
Unlock the potential of AI in sleep medicine. đź§
Join leading experts for a members-only webinar exploring responsible AI, prompt engineering, and the evolving role of AI in sleep scoring. Learn how to apply AI safely and effectively in clinical practice.
🎙️ Moderator: Aatif Husain, MD, MBA
đź’ˇ Speakers: Ankit Parekh, PhD | Nathaniel F. Watson, MD, MSc | Diego Mazzotti, PhD | Subaila Zia, MD, MBA, FCCP
Sleep Medicine Disruptors is officially underway in Austin, TX! ⚡
Chairman Azizi Seixas, PhD, opened the event with an energizing introduction, followed by insightful keynote remarks from Robert Pearl, MD on the evolving role of AI in sleep medicine.
11/13/2025
Cozy up in AASM style this season. 💙🧡
Whether you’re showing your pride as an AASM Fellow or celebrating 50 years of advancing sleep medicine, our AASM Fellows fleece jackets and limited-edition 50th Anniversary merch have you covered.
Perfect for clinic days, conferences, and chilly morning commutes. ❄️ Shop now: https://hubs.la/Q03T7T780
11/13/2025
There are AASM-accredited sleep centers in every state, each demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of patient care in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Accredited sleep centers are led by board-certified sleep physicians and supported by teams of trained health care professionals. To earn AASM accreditation, centers must meet rigorous Standards for Accreditation, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
💊 New on Medscape: “What Your Patients Should Know About GLP-1s and Melatonin” explores how GLP-1 medications may affect melatonin use and sleep.
🌙 A quick reminder from the AASM:
➡️ Melatonin is not recommended for treating chronic insomnia in adults.
➡️ It can help in specific cases, like jet lag or shift work.
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The popular supplement, often used to aid sleep, is not a long-term answer for sleep problems.
11/11/2025
Learn how AASM accreditation elevates sleep care 🌙
This SleepWorld Live Product Demo brings together innovators in sleep products and services for live demos, Q&A, and giveaways. Ray from the AASM will highlight how AASM accreditation helps sleep centers demonstrate quality, safety, and leadership in patient care.
📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and win!
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Get tickets to Product Demo LIVE! Featuring Nonin Medical, SleepRes/KPAP, and the AASM!, taking place 11/14/2025. RingCentral Events is your source for engaging events and experiences.
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Established in 1975, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the premier professional society representing the sleep medicine specialty.
As the leading voice in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research. The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals.
PRACTICE STANDARDS
The AASM develops clinical practice guidelines that provide evidence-based recommendations to promote patient-centered care. AASM accreditation also ensures the highest quality of medical care for patients who have sleep disorders. The AASM accredits sleep facilities that are providing exceptional patient care in communities across the country. The AASM also accredits independent sleep practices that perform home sleep apnea tests, ensuring quality in obstructive sleep apnea testing and treatment.
EDUCATION
The AASM develops resources such as the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, which is the definitive diagnostic manual for sleep medicine, and The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals stay up-to-date on best practices in the field by attending AASM courses such as Sleep Medicine Trends, and the AASM partners with the Sleep Research Society to organize the SLEEP annual meeting, which brings together an international body of leading researchers and clinicians.
ADVOCACY
The AASM advocates to promote patient-centered care, improve access to sleep care, raise public awareness, and enhance public safety. Key issues include the development of a Sleep Health Caucus, recognition of a National Sleep Health Awareness Month, Stark Law reform, drowsy driving, and school start times. The AASM political action committee (AASM PAC) also gives our members a united voice on Capitol Hill.
STRATEGIC RESEARCH
The AASM Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific organization that promotes discoveries to advance the understanding of sleep for healthier lives. The foundation has invested in the future of sleep medicine by supporting more than 200 awards totaling over $13.5 million in funding.
