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Position Statements

AASM position statements provide a concise explanation of the organization’s position on issues related to the intersection of sleep health, healthcare management, and public policy. Position statements are based primarily on expert consensus and are approved by the AASM board of directors.

Published Paper Title 11/2025 Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine: an updated American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 6/2025 Clinical significance of sleepiness: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 2/2025 Recommendations for permanent sleep telehealth: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 1/2024 Permanent standard time is the optimal choice for health and safety: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 10/2022 Enhancing public health and safety by diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea in the transportation industry: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 8/2022 Age and weight considerations for the use of continuous positive airway pressure therapy in pediatric populations: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement

10/2021 Sleep is essential to health: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement 10/2020 Daylight Saving Time: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 5/2020 Sleep, Fatigue and Burnout Among Physicians: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 4/2020 Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 11/2019 Chronic Opioid Therapy and Sleep: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 12/2018 Clinical Use of a Home Sleep Apnea Test: An Updated American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 7/2018 Polysomnography for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Should Include Arousal-Based Scoring: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 5/2018 Consumer Sleep Technology: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 4/2018 Medical Cannabis and the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 4/2018 The Risk of Fatigue and Sleepiness in the Ridesharing Industry: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 11/2017 Appropriate Use of Objective Tests for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (American Medical Association Resolution H-35.963) 4/2017 Delaying Middle School and High School Start Times Promotes Student Health and Performance: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement 11/2015 Confronting Drowsy Driving: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Perspective

Health Advisories

You can view AASM health advisories on the Sleep Education website. These advisories provide guidance for the public on important topics related to sleep health and sleep disorders.

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