Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine

Mission Statement

To further the understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, 
to provide a forum for communication and education of sleep professionals,
 and to promulgate the highest standards for polysomnograpy and the clinical diagnosis and
 treatment of sleep disorders, for the people of Louisiana
In-Person / Virtual Event
October 27th and 28th
We have reached out to Speakers and Exhibitors
As we get responses we will update this page.

Meeting Agenda

Friday, October 27th

7:00-7:50         Registration/Exhibits/Continental Breakfast

 

7:50-8:00         Welcome and Announcements          

 

8:00-9:00        Kathryn Hanson, BS, CPC, CPMA, REEGT

Healthcare Regulations: Why Me?

 

9:00-10:00       Jayme Matchinski, J.D.

Legal Update 2023: The Provision of Sleep Medicine & 

Key Regulatory

 

10:00-10:30     Break in Exhibit Area                       

 

10:30-11:30      David Foreman, MD

Update on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation

     

 

11:30-12:30   Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD

Pediatric Sleep Disorders


12:30-1:30       Lunch 

 

1:30-2:30     William Noah, MD

The History & Future of PAP Therapy: Reevaluating the Role of IPAP in Therapy for OSA
 

 

2:30-3:30      Chris Hope, MD

AASM Scoring Manual 3.0 Updates & EKG Review

 

3:30-4:00         Break in Exhibit Area

 

4:00-5:00        Kevin Hargrave, MD, MBA

The Effects Our Daily Habits (& Medications) have on Our Sleep

 

     

   

 

Saturday, October 28th

7:00-7:50         Registration/Exhibits/Continental Breakfast

 

7:50-8:00         Welcome and Announcements


8:00-9:00        James Moreau, DDS 

Oral Appliance Therapy: Myth vs Facts

 

9:00-10:00    Robyn Woidtke, RPSGT, CCSH

  Patient Communication What Did You Say?


10:00-10:30     Break in Exhibit Area                       

 

10:30-11:30    Lowery Thompson, MD

SOS or SAS Seizures Part 1

 

11:30-12:30   Chris Hope, MD

Emerging Opportunities to Grow & Differentiate Your Sleep Center   

 

Meeting of Members - 

Installment of New Committee Members

 


Speakers
Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD
"Pediatric Sleep Disorders"

Lowery Thompson, 
MD, FACP, FAASM
"SOS or SAS Seizures Part 1"

Kathryn Hansen, 
BS, CPC, CPMA, REEGT
"Healthcare Regulations: Why Me?"

Robyn Woidtke, MSN-Ed, 
RN, CCSH, RPSGT, FAAST
"Patient Communication: What Did You Say???"

Chris Hope, MD, 
MHA, FAASM
"Emerging Opportunities to Grow & Differentiate Your Sleep Center"

Chris Hope, 
MD, MHA, FAASM
"AASM Scoring Manual 3.0 Updates & EKG Review"

William Noah, MD
"The History and Future of PAP Therapy:
Reevaluating the Role of IPAP in Therapy
for OSA"

Kevin Hargrave, MD, MBA
"The Effects Our Daily Habits (& Medications) Have on Our Sleep"

Jayme Matchinski, JD
"Legal Update 2023: The Provision of Sleep Medicine & Key Regulatory"

James Moreau, DDS
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Platnium Sponsors

Philips
Platnium Sponsor
Rep. Callie Jones

React Health
Platnium Sponsor
Rep. Cain Thomas
Bronze Sponsors
Fisher & Paykel
Bronze Sponsor
Rep. Frank Mule

EnsoData
Bronze Sponsor
Rep. Dustin Gould
Sleep Speciality Management
Bronze Sponsor
Rep. Bryan Hanaki
Exhibitors


Nox Medical
Rep. Chris Speigner
Nox Medical
Rep. Chris Speigner
Cadwell  
Rep. Jordyn Awbery

Nox Medical 
Rep. Chris Speigner
If you have any questions
Please contact
Wade Young, President