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Established in 1975 as the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the only professional society that is dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. As the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in health care, education and research.
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Separate NPI numbers for practice and sleep studies
Last Post: 5/14/2008 1:52:26 PM
Preview: BCBS of Massachusetts is now telling us that even though we are a physician owned sleep center, where we see patients, we need a separate NPI number to bill for sleep ...
Oxygen Protocols / AASM Scoring Manual
Last Post: 5/14/2008 11:55:46 AM
Preview: One area that may have been overlooked by the AASM Scoring Manual team is the administration of Oxygen Therapy. ...
Medicare NCD (lcd) Elimination of 4% Hypopnea rule
Last Post: 5/13/2008 9:39:52 PM
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central sleep apnea and morphine pump
Last Post: 5/11/2008 7:55:43 AM
Preview: How does an implanted morphine pump (I think implanted in the abd and delivering morphine to the spinal area- sorry, not able to give a more medically precise descrip) compare with oral opioids in causing central sleep apnea? ...
Is the ASSM an effective political advocate?
Last Post: 5/9/2008 11:24:37 PM
Preview: ..how effective is the AASM as a political advocate for our sleep community? ...
 
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For more than 30 years the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has been equipping health care professionals with the tools needed to excel in the field of sleep medicine.

By providing educational opportunities, professional training and quality resources, the AASM assures that the highest standards of patient care are maintained as the field continues to grow.

Select one of these links to learn more about professional development:

EDUCATION EDUCATION
Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education.
 
CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION
Gain recognition for a demonstrated expertise in sleep medicine.
 
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
Prepare for the board certification examination in sleep medicine.
 
TRAINING TRAINING
Obtain practical experience in the practice of sleep medicine.