Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine

AASM condemns House passage of Sunshine Protection Act AASM urges the Senate to reject permanent daylight saving time, citing risks to sleep, health, circadian alignment and public safety.

Please join us in congratulating Thomas "Massey" Arrington, who was announced today as the new president of the American Association of Sleep Technologists at SLEEP 2026.

As he steps into this leadership role, we look forward to the impact his experience, dedication, and passion for the sleep technology profession will have on the AAST community and the patients we serve.

Congratulations, Thomas!

State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2026, Q1 | AASM The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report compiles news highlights and announcements to help members identify trends and innovations in sleep medicine.

Going to Sleep This Much Earlier Can Drastically Improve Long-Term Health In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts discuss the benefits of getting just a little more sleep every day.

During the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 536 (SB 536) was transformed into a bill to significantly increase the medical malpractice cap in Virginia. As written, the bill will raise the cap from $2.75 million to $6 million.
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2026 - American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers The AASM congratulates the 42 members who constitute the 2026 Fellows of the AASM, a standing that recognizes outstanding contributions.

Insufficient among US high school students increased from 2007 to 2023, with the rise driven largely by more adolescents reporting very short sleep durations of ≤5 hours per night.

The trend was observed across all demographic and behavioral risk subgroups, including those without behavioral health risks such as electronic media use or substance use.

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