Month: May 2016
ASBA First Amendment Action Time FMCSA-2015-0419
Dear Colleagues, Following up on the FMCSA-2015-0419 presentation during the recent Sleep & Wellness conference on behalf of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, please note the following imp...
Final Sleep Apnea Public Listening Session To Be Held Today at 1:30PM PST
Today at 1:30PM-3:30PM PST the third and final public listening session will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles. On March 10, 2016 The Federal Motor...
Future Reimbursement In Dental Sleep Medicine To Be Based On Diplomacy And Patient Outcomes
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) is an organization dedicated to enriching our members’ knowledge and skill in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. Our goal is to provide curren...
Oral Appliance Vs CPAP When Used Equal Amounts Of Time The End Results Are Identical
Background: Dental practitioners have a key role in the quality of life and prevention of occupational accidents of workers with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). Aim: The aim of this study was...
ASBA Helping Promote Arrowhead Koala With NFL Legends
“Dr. Rod Willey who is an American Sleep and Breathing Academy Diplomate/Board Member and founded Koala Centers for Sleep Disorders, has been my largest account since he started doing dental sleep med...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
There are several types of sleep apnea that exist, but the most frequently diagnosed is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which occurs when muscles relax in the throat causing an airway blockage. The bloc...
ASBA Is The Only Academy Fighting For Dental Rights In The Sleep Apnea Arena-ASBA Receives Support From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
The Georgia Law now says, “Depending on the diagnosis of the type and severity, one possible treatment option for obstructive apnea is the use of oral appliances. The design, fitting, and use o...
Medicare and Private Insurers Raise Rates For Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Sleep therapy continues to receive scrutiny by regulators and payors. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have been monitoring patient outcomes and clinical yield for patients. There has been no formal ...
Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hearing at Sleep Apnea Listening Session May 12 Highlights
FMCSA and FRA announced three public listening sessions to be held on May 12, 17, and 25, 2016, to solicit information on the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among indiv...
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