American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

What American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine does

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1988 (as the Academy of Hospice Physicians, renamed in 1996) and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a workforce of 11–50 staff and a member-volunteer governance model spanning an executive committee and 14 directors-at-large. AAHPM serves approximately 5,500 physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physician assistants, and administrative professionals working in hospice and palliative medicine across the United States, with a small international member category for developing-nation practitioners. The organization provides the field's flagship Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care (co-presented with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and drawing 3,400+ attendees), the biennial Intensive Review Course for board certification preparation, the AAHPM Learn online learning platform, the AAHPM Connect online community, the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, the AAHPM Quarterly newsletter, PC-FACS research summaries, the AAHPM Job Mart career center, and the PalliativeDoctors.org patient-facing website.

AAHPM monetizes through tiered annual membership dues (physicians $720/yr, interprofessionals $400/yr, professionals-in-training $237/yr, residents/students $30/yr, with senior, emeritus, and inactive discount structures), conference and event registration, a $365 FAAHPM fellowship application fee, publication subscriptions, advertising on the Job Mart, and charitable contributions through its Giving Center (including stock, planned giving, and donor-advised funds). A $50 one-time processing fee is charged to new members and a 2.5% credit card surcharge applies to card payments. The organization distributes its products through self-serve online enrollment (apps.aahpm.org), an inside-sales member services team, a year-round online community platform, and large-scale in-person and virtual events. AAHPM is a founding member of the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care, holds a seat in the American Medical Association House of Delegates, and operates an Agency of Record relationship with Motion, Inc. for earned-media activity.

Name

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Legal name

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Website

https://aahpm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAHPM is a 501(c)(3) professional membership organization serving ~5,500 physicians, nurses, and other clinicians in hospice and palliative medicine through education (Annual Assembly, Intensive Review Course, AAHPM Learn), publications (JPSM, PC-FACS), community (AAHPM Connect), and federal policy advocacy.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Hospice medicine certification
• Palliative care education
• Medical professional association
• Continuing medical education
• End-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Physician Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for allopathic and osteopathic physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Base rate is $720 per year, with discounts available for senior, emeritus, inactive, and organizational/group members.
2. Interprofessional Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for non-physician healthcare professionals (nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physician assistants, administrative professionals). Base rate is $400 per year, with discounted senior rate of $200.
3. Training Category Memberships: Reduced-rate memberships for professionals-in-training ($237/year) and residents/students ($30/year). Both require verification by program directors.
4. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from registration fees for the Annual Assembly, Intensive Review Course, State of the Science Symposium, and other live/virtual educational events. Non-member and member pricing tiers apply.
5. Fellowship Application Fees: Application fee of $365 for the FAAHPM (Fellow of AAHPM) designation, which requires 7 years of membership and peer review evaluation.
6. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Academy accepts donations through its Giving Center, including online donations, stock/bond gifts, planned giving (bequests, IRA charitable rollovers/QCDs), and donor-advised fund contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association serving physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, the organization provides continuing medical education, clinical practice resources, specialty certification support, advocacy, and peer networking to approximately 5,500 members nationwide.

Product overview

AAHPM operates as a professional membership organization offering a platform of interconnected educational products and services for hospice and palliative medicine professionals. The core offerings include the Annual Assembly (major annual conference co-presented with HPNA), the Intensive Review Course for board certification preparation, and the AAHPM Learn online learning platform. Supporting products include AAHPM Connect (online community), AAHPM Job Mart (career board), and several publications including the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), AAHPM Quarterly newsletter, and PC-FACS research summaries. Additional resources include the HPM PASS self-study tool and the Hospice Physician & Medical Director Manual. The State of the Science Symposium and Hospice Super Forum provide specialized research and clinical education events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAHPM Learn: Online learning bookstore platform for courses, continuing education tracking, and professional development in hospice and palliative care.
• AAHPM Connect
• PalliativeDoctors.org
• HAPC Voices

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership grew from 250 founding members in 1988 to nearly 5,500 members today, representing near-tripling by 2008 alone.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026AAHPM and HPNA co-present the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, the premier national educational event for the field. The two organizations work together on programming, planning, and execution of this major annual conference, which draws over 3,400 attendees. The 2026 Assembly runs March 4-7, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center; the 2027 Assembly is planned for March 17-20, 2027 in Pittsburgh, PA.
• National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (NCHPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHPM became a founding member of the NCHPC in 2003. The NCHPC is developing the 5th edition of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care. AAHPM's Executive Committee and staff collaborate closely with NCHPC on policy, clinical guidelines, and advocacy efforts for the field.
• Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHPM and CAPC have collaborated extensively on palliative care program development, business case tools, and training resources. Lynn Spragens, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, helped develop and disseminate practical tools through CAPC for program planning, business case development, and team effectiveness used by hundreds of palliative care programs nationwide. AAHPM leads initiatives to improve serious illness care for African Americans through CAPC and the trans-NIH ASCENT consortium.
• American Medical Association (AMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2003, AAHPM secured a seat in the AMA House of Delegates, giving the Academy direct representation and influence in the AMA's policy-making processes. This provides AAHPM with a national platform for advancing the interests of hospice and palliative medicine within organized medicine.
• American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHPM worked with ABHPM, incorporated in 1997, to offer physician certification and began publishing influential resources like the first Primer of Palliative Care and the UNIPAC series. AAHPM continues to support and collaborate on certification efforts and the development of certification pathways.
• Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHPM received recognition for engagement with PCRC, which was a recipient of a Presidential Citation in 2019. PCRC supports NIH-funded palliative care research and AAHPM has collaborated on fellowship and research programs.
• GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ EqualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Noelle Marie Javier, 2026 Richard Payne DEI Award winner, serves on the board of GLMA. AAHPM's LGBTQI+ Special Interest Group works to improve experiences of LGBTQI+ patients in palliative care settings through patient outreach, advocacy, education, and research.
• Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMDCB was a recipient of a 2024 Presidential Citation. AAHPM and HMDCB co-organize the Hospice Super Forum, a half-day virtual event covering ethical dilemmas, deprescribing practices, and complex symptom management in hospice patients.
• American Geriatrics SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Noelle Marie Javier, 2026 Richard Payne DEI Award winner, has delivered plenary presentations for the American Geriatrics Society. AAHPM collaborates on educational content and research presentations relevant to geriatric palliative care.
• Vital TalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVital Talk received a 2025 Presidential Citation. Vital Talk is a communication skills training organization in serious illness care, aligned with AAHPM's mission to advance evidence-based communication training in hospice and palliative medicine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC): CAPC is a leading national organization dedicated to expanding access to quality palliative care, with deep training, tools, and program development resources. AAHPM collaborates with CAPC but also competes for institutional training budgets, CME/MOC demand, and palliative care program thought leadership.
• American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM): ABHPM administers the physician subspecialty certification that AAHPM's Intensive Review Course and FAAHPM designation support. The two organizations share a physician pipeline and curriculum influence, making ABHPM a tightly coupled peer in the specialty certification ecosystem.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): NHPCO is the largest U.S. membership organization for hospice and palliative care programs and providers. While AAHPM focuses on physician/interprofessional clinicians and NHPCO on provider organizations, both compete for the same advocacy voice, conference ecosystem, and policy influence (e.g., PCHETA).
• Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA): HPNA is the nursing counterpart to AAHPM and co-presents the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. It serves a parallel interprofessional audience in hospice and palliative care with overlapping educational programs, certification (CHPN), and advocacy, making it both a partner and the most directly competing member-based organization.
• Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB): HMDCB certifies hospice medical directors and co-organizes the Hospice Super Forum with AAHPM. It is a credentialing counterpart that competes for the same hospice physician audience on certification value and continuing education.
• Hospice Foundation of America: HFA is a nonprofit focused on public and professional education about hospice, with programs for both clinicians and the lay public. It overlaps AAHPM in hospice education, public awareness, and advocacy, though it focuses less on physician specialty training and certification.

Broad incumbents

• American Geriatrics Society: AGS is a broader medical society whose membership significantly overlaps with AAHPM's geriatric-palliative intersection. AAHPM collaborates with AGS on educational content (e.g., plenary presentations), but AGS competes for CME/MOC share and policy voice on serious illness in older adults.
• American Medical Association (AMA): AMA is the largest U.S. physician membership organization in which AAHPM holds a House of Delegates seat. AMA competes broadly for member dues and CME/MOC engagement, and its policy positions can either amplify or constrain AAHPM's specialty advocacy.

Regional players

• European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC): EAPC is the leading European palliative care membership organization representing clinicians, researchers, and policymakers across Europe. It does not directly compete with AAHPM in the U.S. market but represents the international peer model AAHPM's Global SIG aspires to engage.

Emerging players

• Vital Talk: Vital Talk is a communication skills training organization in serious illness care that received a 2025 AAHPM Presidential Citation. It is an emerging adjacent player focused on a specific competency (serious illness communication) that overlaps with AAHPM's educational mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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