Independent Medical Alliance

What Independent Medical Alliance does

Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 2020 (originally as FLCCC Alliance) and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization represents more than 12,000 independent physicians, researchers, and clinicians, supported by a network of 54 senior fellows across 40 medical specialties in 16 U.S. states and 15 countries. Its primary deliverables are a portfolio of named treatment protocols—I-PREVENT (vaccine injury prevention), I-RECOVER (Long COVID and post-vaccine recovery), MATH+ (hospital COVID treatment), I-CARE (early treatment), plus protocols covering sepsis, brain health, cancer, depression, and insulin resistance—paired with the Journal of Independent Medicine (double-blind, peer-reviewed, free of pharmaceutical sponsorship), the IMA Academy education platform (225+ lectures, 130 hours of accredited CME), a Trusted Referral Network of aligned providers, and a Pharmacy Directory. IMA was appointed as the first national coalition of independent physicians to serve as liaison to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in April 2026.

IMA operates a donor-supported nonprofit model funded through individual charitable contributions (described as 100% donor-supported), supplemented by CME-accredited conference registration fees and modest merchandise revenue through the Honest Medicine consumer store. The organization distributes free access to protocols, the journal, and most educational content; premium CME accreditation and annual conference tickets represent the primary earned revenue lines. Reach is global across content distribution (website, IMA Academy, Substack with 4.76M reads, 409K social followers, 600K webinar views) while patient-provider directory services concentrate in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Go-to-market is community-led via weekly Wednesday webinars and the 5th annual medical education conference, paired with direct-to-consumer education content and policy advocacy aligned with the medical-freedom and MAHA movements.

Name

Independent Medical Alliance

Legal name

Independent Medical Alliance (IMA)

Website

https://imahealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Independent Medical Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition of 12,000+ independent physicians that publishes clinical treatment protocols, a peer-reviewed journal, CME education, and serves as liaison to the CDC's ACIP vaccine policy committee, serving patients and clinicians seeking pharmaceutical-independent medical guidance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Treatment Protocols & Medical Education

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Second Opinion & Expert Matching Platforms (HLALALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Second Opinion & Expert Medical Review Platforms (HLALADAI), Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Clinical treatment protocols
• Medical education platform
• Peer-reviewed medical journal
• Healthcare provider directory
• Nonprofit medical advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: IMA operates as a 100% donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization receives support from individual donors who believe in honest medicine independent of pharmaceutical and government influence.
2. Education and Conference Fees: Revenue from IMA Academy courses offering CME credits, annual medical education conferences, and educational programming. The 5th Annual Medical Education Conference offers 12.75 CME credits.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of 'Honest Medicine' branded merchandise through the supportflccc.store online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Independent Medical Alliance develops and disseminates evidence-based clinical treatment protocols for COVID-19, Long COVID, vaccine injury, cancer, sepsis, brain health, insulin resistance, and other conditions. It publishes the double-blind peer-reviewed Journal of Independent Medicine, operates the IMA Academy continuing medical education platform with 225+ lectures, and maintains provider and pharmacy directories that connect patients with practitioners who support its protocols. All core content is provided free of charge to a national network of more than 12,000 independent physicians and to the broader patient community.

Product overview

Independent Medical Alliance (IMA), formerly FLCCC Alliance, operates as a national coalition of physicians offering a comprehensive portfolio of treatment protocols, educational resources, and patient services. The core offerings include the peer-reviewed Journal of Independent Medicine and the IMA Academy education platform. Treatment protocols span I-PREVENT (vaccine injury prevention), I-RECOVER (Long COVID and post-vaccine treatment), MATH+ (hospital COVID treatment), I-CARE (early treatment for COVID, RSV, flu, and insulin resistance), Brain Health, Sepsis Care, and Cancer Resource Hub. The organization also maintains provider and pharmacy directories, publishes clinical guides and monographs, and hosts weekly webinars and annual conferences. The product ecosystem centers on evidence-based, patient-centered medical protocols free from pharmaceutical influence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMA Academy: Educational platform offering accredited CME courses, conference presentations, and educational programming spanning dozens of medical specialties with over 225 lectures.
• Journal of Independent Medicine
• IMA Trusted Referral Network

Products and services

• Journal of Independent Medicine A double-blind peer-reviewed medical journal focused on independent, conflict-free scientific research covering medical ethics, vaccine policy, chronic disease, and clinical research. Available free of charge through the IMA website and intended for physicians, researchers, and informed patients.
• IMA Academy Online education platform offering hundreds of lectures from independent physician experts, streaming accredited CME courses, conference presentations, and educational programming spanning dozens of medical specialties. Targeted at healthcare professionals seeking CME credits and independent clinical education.
• I-RECOVER Long COVID Treatment Protocol Treatment protocol for Long COVID symptoms featuring first-line therapies such as intermittent fasting, ivermectin, nattokinase, low-dose naltrexone, and melatonin, along with second- and third-line adjunctive treatments. Designed for physicians and patients seeking structured care for spike protein-related disease and immune dysregulation.
• I-RECOVER Post-Vaccine Treatment Protocol Treatment approach for post-vaccine syndrome based on pathogenetic mechanisms, promoting autophagy to rid cells of spike protein and using interventions to limit spike protein toxicity. Targeted at physicians and patients managing post-vaccine symptoms.
• I-PREVENT Vaccine Injury Prevention Protocol Prevention protocol designed to limit complications from COVID-19 vaccination through intermittent fasting, nattokinase, resveratrol, aspirin, and other supplements targeting spike protein elimination. Targeted at individuals seeking to mitigate vaccine-related risks and at physicians advising them.
• MATH+ COVID Hospital Treatment Protocol Hospital-based treatment protocol for COVID-19 combining melatonin, ascorbic acid, thiamine, hydrocortisone, and other therapies for inpatient sepsis management. Intended for hospital-based clinicians and care teams treating severe COVID-19 cases.
• I-CARE Early COVID Treatment Protocol Ambulatory treatment protocol covering early COVID-19 treatment using medications, supplements, and lifestyle interventions. Targeted at outpatient clinicians and patients initiating care early in illness.
• I-CARE Insulin Resistance Protocol Management guide for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and Type II diabetes using intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet, berberine, metformin, and lifestyle modifications. Targeted at clinicians and patients managing metabolic conditions.
• Brain Health Protocol Treatment guide addressing cognitive impairment from COVID-19 and neurodegenerative disease prevention, featuring dietary changes, intermittent fasting, supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Targeted at clinicians and patients seeking prevention and management strategies for cognitive decline.
• Cancer Resource Hub Comprehensive resource center offering science-backed information on repurposed drugs, nutraceuticals, dietary interventions, cancer prevention, and integrative oncology approaches. Targeted at clinicians, patients, and caregivers managing cancer care.
• Sepsis Care Protocol Dual inpatient (MHAT) and outpatient (MCAZ+) protocols for sepsis treatment combining melatonin, vitamin C, thiamine, zinc, quercetin, and probiotics. Targeted at hospital and outpatient clinicians managing sepsis cases.
• Managing Depression Guide Monograph outlining a holistic, nutraceutical-based approach to depression treatment based on scientific evidence and pathophysiology understanding. Targeted at clinicians and patients seeking non-pharmaceutical depression management strategies.
• Eat Well Guide to Fasting and Healthy Eating Comprehensive patient guide to intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and metabolic health covering 12-16 hours of fasting benefits, ketosis, women-specific guidance, and blood sugar management. Targeted at patients and individuals seeking preventive health and metabolic wellness strategies.
• IMA Trusted Referral Network (Provider Directory) Vetted directory connecting independent physicians and practitioners with patients, listing providers by state, specialty, and protocol support with telehealth options. Includes naturopaths, MDs, ARNPs, and DOs across various states and internationally serving patients seeking IMA protocols.
• Pharmacy Directory Listing of pharmacies that fill prescriptions for ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, and other medications in IMA protocols, searchable by state and shipping availability. Includes compounding pharmacies domestically and internationally serving patients seeking protocol medications.
• Tools & Guides Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Journal of Independent Medicine publishes peer-reviewed research on medical ethics, vaccine policy, chronic disease, and clinical autonomy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• McCullough FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026The McCullough Foundation researchers contributed a paper to the Journal of Independent Medicine examining genetic, environmental, prenatal, and medical factors related to autism spectrum disorder, calling for additional research into cumulative neurodevelopmental risk factors. Peter A. McCullough is a prominent researcher affiliated with this foundation.
• CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)coreOthers · 1 April 2026IMA was appointed as a liaison representative to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), marking the first time a national coalition of independent, practicing physicians has secured a formal seat on the federal vaccine policy panel. IMA President Dr. Joseph Varon stated that the appointment brings frontline doctor perspectives to federal immunization policy discussions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM): A nonprofit professional association promoting integrative medicine and CME-accredited education for physicians. Comparable to IMA in providing CME-accredited education and clinical protocols that bridge conventional and alternative medicine.
• International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine: A professional medical society promoting nutritional and orthomolecular approaches to disease treatment. Comparable to IMA in its focus on nutraceutical-based protocols (e.g., vitamin C, thiamine, melatonin) found in IMA's MATH+ and sepsis protocols.
• Stand for Health Freedom: A nonprofit advocacy organization focused on medical freedom, vaccine choice, and patient rights. Comparable to IMA as a grassroots advocacy organization aligned with the MAHA movement and sharing donor bases.
• Health Freedom Defense Fund: A nonprofit organization that litigates and advocates for medical freedom and informed consent. Comparable to IMA in its advocacy mission around patient autonomy and opposition to vaccine mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM): A well-established nonprofit providing functional medicine education, certification, and clinical protocols. Comparable to IMA as a medical education platform offering CME courses and patient-centered protocols for chronic disease management.
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM): A professional medical society promoting lifestyle and nutritional interventions for chronic disease. Comparable to IMA in providing CME-accredited education and clinical protocols around nutrition, fasting, and metabolic health—overlapping with IMA's Brain Health and Insulin Resistance protocols.

Direct peers

• Physicians for Informed Consent: A nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists focused on informed consent and vaccine safety advocacy. Shares IMA's mission around patient autonomy, evidence-based alternatives, and free-access educational resources for both physicians and patients.
• Children's Health Defense: A nonprofit advocacy organization founded by RFK Jr. focused on vaccine safety, medical freedom, and chronic childhood illness. Highly comparable as a peer advocacy organization aligned with the MAHA movement and overlapping physician networks.
• Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS): A nonprofit professional association of physicians that advocates for medical freedom, informed consent, and skepticism of mainstream public health policy. AAPS is the most direct comparable to IMA as both organizations represent independent physicians united around advocacy rather than specialty practice.
• National Health Federation: An international nonprofit health-freedom organization promoting alternative and complementary medicine approaches. Comparable to IMA in advocating for patient choice and skepticism of pharmaceutical industry dominance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Honest_Medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/ima_health_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndependentMedicalAlliance

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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