Center Accreditation

AASM Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers is a voluntary process for the assessment of sleep programs. By achieving accreditation, a sleep center demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality diagnostic services and the longitudinal management of sleep patients.

AASM center accreditation reflects a commitment to ensure that sleep disorders patients receive the highest quality of care. In a growing number of states, accreditation is required for reimbursement of many sleep medicine services. More than 2,500 sleep centers have achieved accreditation.

Since 1977, the AASM has accredited sleep facilities utilizing the AASM Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers. The continued quality of these requirements has made AASM center accreditation the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities.

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AASM Accreditation and Patient Care

AASM Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers acts as an indicator to patients and referring physicians that a facility is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. With more than 30 years as the leader in setting clinical standards in the field, the AASM has earned recognition as the authority in sleep and sleep center recognition.

Through regular review and revision of the AASM Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers, the AASM has ensured that these requirements continue to incorporate the latest advances in sleep medicine and meet the needs of patients and referring physicians.

AASM Accreditation and Reimbursement

Recognizing that accreditation leads to improvements in patient care, public and private health insurance providers alike are beginning to require that polysomnographic services be performed at an accredited facility. And as the gold standard in sleep center accreditation, the AASM leads the list of accreditation providers that are accepted by these insurers.

The AASM's time-tested commitment to providing comprehensive, relevant and quality standards for practice ensures that AASM center accreditation will continue to serve as the benchmark for quality accreditation for years to come.

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How to Begin

1. Read Accreditation Standards & View Fact Sheets
2. Learn about the Accreditation Process
3. Begin Accreditation Application

Once a center achieves accreditation, it has the opportunity to become an AASM Accredited Center Member.

For more information about Center Accreditation please view the Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions or contact accreditation@aasmnet.org.