3M has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting 3M continued to take decisive action to protect the public from price gouging and fraud for respiratory protection equipment by filing a legal action today in […]
政策、倡議與專業發展
BRPT Testing Partner Pearson VUE Suspends Testing
Attention BRPT Exam Candidates – Starting 星期二, 三月 17, Pearson VUE has suspended test delivery at all U.S. and Canada-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers for 30 days until 四月 16. Anyone scheduled during this time has been canceled and has received notice from Pearson VUE directly as of this morning. […]
BRPT Opens Third CCSH Pathway
The BRPT’s CCSH Pathway 3 is now open to all active RPSGT credential holders who have recertified at least once and who have completed the AAST’s newly launched CCSH STAR Designated Education Program. CCSH Exam Pathway 3 Eligibility Requirements Candidates must: • Hold an active RPSGT credential that has been recertified […]
BRPT Poised For Growth In 2020
BRPT Moves to Self-Management Model; Jim Magruder Named Chief Executive Officer Since the first credentialing exam administration in 1979, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has credentialed nearly 25,000 RPSGTs worldwide. Over time, the independent credentialing body has developed two more credentials for clinical sleep health professionals, two educational […]
ACHC Accreditation Can Help Sleep Providers Meet New Rules
A recent medical policy change is altering Medicare credentialing and documentation requirements for hospital-based sleep labs and testing facilities in several states. Achieving Sleep Accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) can help sleep providers efficiently and effectively meet the new requirements while demonstrating their commitment to high-quality patient […]
To Meet HIV World Health Goals, TB Must Also Be Reduced
The World Health Organization has set a goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. To achieve that goal, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, is calling on governments, health advocates and non-government organizations on World AIDS Day to strengthen their response to […]
BRPT To Launch A New Pediatric Sleep Certificate Exam
Based on extensive feedback from BRPT credential holders about the need for a specialty exam for pediatric sleep, the BRPT has announced the development of an online Pediatric Sleep Certificate Exam. This new exam for pediatric sleep will be available during the first quarter of 2020. Successful candidates will be […]
CleveMed Earns ACHC Accreditation For Home Sleep Testing
CleveMed has secured accreditation for home sleep testing through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). “We are extremely excited about this highly reputable stamp of approval; it will support our fast-growing partnerships with healthcare systems across the country”, said Hani Kayyali, CleveMed President and CEO. “We see significant growth […]
2019 – 2020 Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment Buyer’s Guide
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National Sleep Foundation’s 2019 Sleep in America® Poll Shows Disciplined Sleepers Reap Reward
The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) annual Sleep in America® poll shows that disciplined sleepers can afford the occasional shift of at least one-hour in their sleep schedules without paying the price the following day. These individuals also scored an average of 6 to 11 points higher on the Foundation’s Sleep […]











