Dr. Alison Kole is the founder of the Oak Health Center Sleep telemedicine program, where she parlayed her decade of clinical experience into a Direct Specialty Care model. She is triple board-certified in sleep, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. She earned her MD/MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine and trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA. Through the “Sleep Is My Waking Passion” podcast, public speaking, and role as Vice-Chair of the AASM Advocacy Committee, she advocates for sleep as a cornerstone of health and for advances in national sleep health initiatives. Dr. Kole’s practice philosophy emphasizes that sleep is foundational to wellness, and she takes a holistic approach, exploring every aspect of a patient’s life to help them achieve restorative sleep.

Presentation Description
Trademark application submitted for the REST framework for approaching insomnia – a practical approach to insomnia in the office for providers to consider.

Learning Objectives
Analyze the interaction between cognitive, behavioral, and physiological factors in chronic insomnia to identify key contributors in individual patient cases
Evaluate the role of comorbid medical, sleep, and mental health conditions in perpetuating insomnia and develop strategies to foster cross-specialty collaboration for comprehensive patient care
Delineate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for insomnia to construct evidence-based, individualized care plans that address patient-specific needs and preferences