The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Statement has been endorsed by more than 25 medical, scientific, patient, and safety organizations A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety. Published online in the […]
Americans are having a hard time sleeping, causing a significant rise in those who need sleep care. In fact – according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)* – more than half of Americans say they have experienced an increase in sleep disturbances since the beginning of […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has announced the 2021 class of Fellows of the AASM, comprising 34 distinguished leaders in sleep medicine who now can use the “FAASM” designation. Fellow status recognizes outstanding contributions in sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the AASM. Fellows […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is collaborating with Google to share evidence-based recommendations and sleep tips with consumers through the new Sleep Sensing feature available on the second-generation Nest Hub. Google announced that the new product will be available in the online Google Store on March 30. “The AASM […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has established a Congressional Sleep Health Caucus to emphasize the necessity of healthy sleep for optimal health and promote high-quality, patient-centered care for the millions of Americans who have sleep disorders. Congressional caucuses are political groups comprising Senate and House members who periodically meet […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is waiving facility membership dues for 2021 and continuing to provide relief funds to support the sleep field, which is experiencing widespread financial difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2,648 AASM-accredited sleep facilities were recently notified that the AASM is waiving facility membership dues […]
On Sept. 11, 2020, a bipartisan resolution developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as National Student Sleep Health Week. The primary co-sponsor […]
Public health and safety would benefit from eliminating daylight saving time, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The AASM supports a switch to permanent standard time, explaining in the statement that standard time more closely aligns with the daily rhythms of the body’s internal clock. The […]
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of our founding president, Dr. William C. Dement, on June 17, 2020. A researcher, clinician, educator, advocate, mentor and friend to the entire sleep community and beyond, Dement is a luminary in the history of sleep medicine who helped build the sleep field […]
Physician burnout is a significantly underappreciated public safety issue, and sleep loss is often overlooked as a contributing factor, according to a new position statement published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Sleep is essential to health, and sleep deprivation due to shift-work schedules, high workload, long hours, sleep interruptions, and […]
