The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the professional association for physicians and other interprofessional clinicians who care for patients with serious illness and their families. Its mission is to advance high-quality, equitable hospice and palliative care across all settings through education, research, workforce development, and advocacy.
Health care policy related to hospice and palliative care, serious illness care, end-of-life care, Medicare and Medicaid hospice issues, workforce development, clinical education, research funding, and public policy affecting access to high-quality palliative services.
Primarily membership dues, educational program revenue, donations, sponsorships, and philanthropic contributions.
Member physicians, nurses, and other interprofessional clinicians; no single parent organization is identified publicly. The organization works with member volunteers, staff, and stakeholder partners.
501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association
