The initiative independently evaluates and certifies autoscoring software that interprets adult sleep stages and events from polysomnography data, expanding on a 2023 pilot program.

Key takeaways:

• The program evaluates major components of polysomnography scoring, including respiratory events, arousals, and limb movements, using a multi-site dataset of real-world patient records.
• Vendors can pursue certification for the full polysomnography scoring process or for individual scoring domains such as sleep stage, respiratory, leg movement, or arousal scoring.
• Eligible software must have FDA 510(k) clearance or be in the submission process and be capable of analyzing raw, unscored, full-night polysomnography records.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has introduced the Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program, an initiative that independently evaluates and certifies autoscoring software that interprets adult sleep stages and events from polysomnography data.

The program represents a significant expansion of the AASM’s earlier pilot initiative, which launched in 2023 and focused solely on sleep stage scoring using a limited dataset. In contrast, the new certification evaluates major components of polysomnography scoring, including respiratory events, arousals, and limb movements, using a multi-site dataset of real-world patient records from accredited sleep laboratories.

“As autoscoring tools become more integrated into clinical workflows, sleep professionals must be able to rely on objective, independent evaluation of their performance,” says Anita Shelgikar, MD, president of the AASM, in a release.

The program allows vendors to pursue certification for the full polysomnography scoring process or for individual scoring domains: sleep stage, respiratory, leg movement, or arousal scoring. This flexible approach enables companies to demonstrate performance in specific areas while supporting continued innovation across autoscoring technologies.

“Autoscoring solutions are playing an increasingly important role in modern sleep centers,” says Steve Van Hout, executive director of the AASM, in a release.

The AASM is currently accepting applications for the certification program. To be eligible, autoscoring software must have received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or be in the submission process, and it must be capable of analyzing raw, unscored, full-night polysomnography records.

Companies that achieve certification will receive a certificate, be permitted to use the autoscoring certification mark for promotional purposes, and have their software recognized on the AASM website.

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