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CMC Sleep Disorder Center Reaches 15-year Accreditation Milestone

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  • Last Updated: 11/10/2025
Four men stand side by side indoors, smiling for a photo. Three wear dark medical scrubs with ID badges, while one wears a light button-down shirt and tie. They gather to celebrate an accreditation milestone, with a framed picture visible on the wall behind them.

Cumberland Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center is celebrating 15 consecutive years of accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep

Medicine. The Center has maintained accreditation since 2010, demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality care for people who are experiencing sleep problems.

The CMC Sleep Disorder Center offers diagnostic and therapeutic services for conditions related to sleep and alertness. Sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy, among others.

“Quality sleep is fundamental to overall health,” said Hina Kouser, MD, medical director at CMC Sleep Disorder Center and Lab. “That’s why we’ve built our sleep center around a patient-first approach that combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans.

“The accreditations reflect our commitment to clinical excellence,” she continued, “but what truly sets us apart is how we partner with each patient to address their unique sleep challenges and improve their quality of life—because we believe a good night’s sleep is the best medicine.”

To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed the standards for professional healthcare designated by the AASM. These standards address several core areas:

  • Personnel
  • Facility and equipment
  • Policies and procedures
  • Data acquisition
  • Patient care
  • Quality assurance

Additionally, the sleep center must have clearly stated goals that include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Cumberland Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center on meeting the rigorous standards required to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Anita V. Shelgikar, MD. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard for sleep care, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services that help people sleep better and live healthier lives.”

The AASM is a medical society for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives. There are more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.

Cumberland Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center is located at 421 S. Main Street. For more information, visit our web page or call 931-459-7249.

About Covenant Health
Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers, and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and resolute employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com. To learn more about Cumberland Medical Center, visit the hospital website.

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