The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Iranian National residing in Coos Bay pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Mehrdad Gerami, Age 67, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. According to court documents, from 2021 to the present, Gerami was the owner and operator of Coastal Diagnostic Testing Group (CDTG). CDTG operates […]
Cathay Capital announced the launch of ReDream Brands, a new consumer sleep health platform dedicated to helping millions of people achieve better sleep and healthier lives. The platform brings together four of the industry’s most recognized direct-to-consumer brands: cpap.com, The CPAP Shop, Lofta and sleeping.com, creating a leading platform for […]
Sleep medicine is at a critical point. Demand is rising, the science is expanding, and too few specialists are available to meet the need. The U.S. has just 7,500 board-certified sleep specialists to serve a population of 325 million—many of whom have sleep disorders with complex comorbidities that require ongoing, […]
For sleep technologists, earning the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential is a major professional milestone—one that represents competence, credibility, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Ever wonder what it takes to create an exam worthy of that credential? How does an organization design a test that captures […]
Sleep medicine is inherently interdisciplinary and increasingly global. While diagnostic techniques, health care systems, and professional pathways may differ across countries, the core objective remains the same: improving health and quality of life through the identification and treatment of sleep disorders. Registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) practicing internationally play a vital […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has introduced the Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program, a new initiative that independently evaluates and certifies autoscoring software that interprets adult sleep stages and events from polysomnography data. The Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program represents a significant expansion of the AASM’s earlier pilot initiative, which launched […]
The BRPT has announced the launch of the Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) Exam, a new specialty assessment developed in response to strong demand from BRPT credential holders for advanced titration recognition. The ATC Exam is designed for experienced sleep professionals who manage patients with complex sleep therapy needs. It assesses […]
The Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider Foundation (SMAPP) announced its formation, establishing a first-of-its-kind non-profit dedicated to providing peer-led education and professional community for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working across the specialty of sleep medicine. The organization’s central mission is to empower nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacologists with […]
The global field of sleep medicine is at a critical inflection point, and at the heart of it lies a shared challenge—the shortage of qualified sleep technologists. With rising awareness of sleep disorders and their link to chronic health conditions, the demand for structured training and certification has surged, particularly […]
As patient complexity in sleep labs increases, so does the need for precise titrations and a deeper understanding of pathophysiology and clinical presentations. Developed in response to valuable feedback from BRPT credential holders, the new Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) will enable technologists to demonstrate proficiency in advanced titration techniques, recognizing […]
