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CPAP Shop on-site
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central sleep apnea and morphine pump
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MRSA
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Sleep Advocate

Sleep Advocate

"Sleep Advocate" is an exclusive, online resource for American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) members. This quarterly publication summarizes recent developments that affect the practice of sleep medicine at both the national and states levels.

Articles provide updates and analysis of key legislation, economic issues and health-policy initiatives. "Sleep Advocate" also describes how the AASM is representing the interests of sleep specialists and promoting the practice of sleep medicine.

Select one of the links below for current information on the most important issues affecting sleep-medicine professionals:



IN THIS ISSUE: February 2008 - Issue 1

Download the current issue. Health Policy Issues:
  • CMS Decision on Home Sleep Testing
  • CPT Panel Code Change for Actigraphy
State Government
  • State Sleep Society Initiative
  • State Updates
  


ARCHIVE ISSUES:

2006

- Issue 4
- Issue 3
- Issue 2
- Issue 1