Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

What Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association does

The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), founded in 1977 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is the only U.S. national medical specialty society dedicated to clinicians practicing in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings — primarily medical directors, attending physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, PACE programs, hospice, home care, and CCRCs. Its core products are the Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential (in-housed in 2025 following the dissolution of ABPLM), the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction, the annual PALTC conference plus multiple recurring symposia (Business of Medicine, Care Continuum, Advocacy Summit), and the 22 Clinical Practice Guidelines that are explicitly cited in the CMS State Operations Manual as the standard of care in nursing homes. Supporting offerings include the PALTlearn online learning platform, PALTconnect member community, JAMDA peer-reviewed journal, Caring for the Ages publication, and the Foundation for PALTC Medicine.

PALTmed operates a five-stream non-profit revenue model: annual membership dues (calendar-year subscription), paid education and CME (Core Curriculum, PALTessentials, conference recordings, symposia priced $125–$1,995), CMD certification and recertification bundles (member $2,492 / non-member $2,975), publications and the product store, and a corporate-partner program covering advertising, exhibiting, sponsorship, list rentals, and the PALTC Benefits Program. Pricing is tiered by member vs. non-member status across all paid products. Go-to-market is sales-led through the paltmed.org and learn.paltmed.org digital properties, regional chapters, and a recurring event-led engagement model anchored by the spring annual conference and fall Advocacy Summit. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Board President) and House of Delegates, with Elizabeth Sobczyk as Associate Executive Director of Corporate Relations overseeing partner revenue.

Name

Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Legal name

Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Website

https://paltmed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PALTmed is the U.S. national medical specialty society for clinicians in post-acute and long-term care settings, providing the CMD certification, the Core Curriculum on Medical Direction, the PALTC annual conference, 22 CMS-referenced Clinical Practice Guidelines, and advocacy for medical directors, physicians, NPs, and PAs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

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PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

Keywords

• Medical association
• Professional certification
• Continuing medical education
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Post-acute care

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected in the fall for the following calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Dues fund the association's national activities, chapters, and member benefits including JAMDA access, PALTconnect forum, education discounts, and volunteering opportunities.
2. Educational Programs and CME: Revenue from educational programs including Core Curriculum on Medical Direction, PALTessentials, annual conference recordings, certification bundles, and on-demand courses. Offers CME credits, CMD clinical and management credits, and ABIM MOC credits.
3. CMD Certification: Revenue from Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification and recertification programs. Includes application fees for certification bundles.
4. Publications and Product Store: Revenue from Clinical Practice Guidelines, Caring for the Ages subscriptions (print versions for members), and other medical products. International shipping available with rates provided upon request.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Advertising: Corporate relations program offering advertising, exhibiting, sponsorship opportunities, list rentals, focus groups, surveys, and the PALTC Benefits Program. Services include customized advertising, year-round sponsorship packages, and member insight engagement platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PALTmed is a national professional medical association that provides the Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential, a two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction, continuing medical education, clinical practice guidelines, peer-reviewed publications, annual conferences and symposia, advocacy, and a members-only online community for medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians practicing in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings.

Product overview

PALTmed is a medical specialty society offering a comprehensive portfolio of education, certification, publications, and professional development for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) clinicians. The core offerings include the CMD Certification Program with its two-part Core Curriculum, the annual PALTC Conference, and the Business of Medicine Symposium. The organization operates PALTlearn as its online education platform and PALTconnect as its member community forum. Publications include JAMDA (peer-reviewed journal) and Caring for the Ages. Key guidance products include Clinical Practice Guidelines (22 evidence-based CPGs), and guidance papers on Medical Director roles, QAPI, facility assessment, and value-based healthcare. Additional offerings include the Fellowship Program, Leadership Program, Futures Program, Career Center, Product Store, Corporate Partnership Program, Chapters Network, and the Foundation for PALTC Medicine affiliate. The organization serves medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, CCRCs, home care, hospice, PACE programs, and other PALTC settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMD Certification Program Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification program for post-acute and long-term care medical directors, granted based on evidence of clinical and management education and experience evaluated through a comprehensive application; recertification required every six years with 60 clinical CME and 60 management CME credits.
• Core Curriculum on Medical Direction Two-part comprehensive education program (Online Core Curriculum plus Core Synthesis) equipping clinicians with the leadership and clinical tools required to serve as medical directors in PALTC settings; required for CMD certification and offering CME, CMD Management, and ABIM MOC credits.
• PALTC Annual Conference (PALTC26 Recordings) On-demand recordings of PALTmed's annual conference featuring expert-led sessions, practical insights, and the latest clinical, regulatory, and practice updates in post-acute and long-term care; offers 62.5 CME, 37.5 CMD Management, 25 CMD Clinical, and 61.5 MOC credits.
• Business of Medicine Symposium Virtual symposium helping clinicians and leaders navigate the business and regulatory environment of post-acute and long-term care, covering value-based care, ACOs, MIPS, and practice management; offers CMD Management credits.
• Care Continuum Symposium Symposium focused on evolving practice styles in assisted living, value-based care, improving care transitions, and person-directed care, with 4.5 CME and 4.5 CMD Management credits.
• PALTlearn Online Education Platform Online learning management system providing on-demand courses, webinars, and self-paced learning for PALTC professionals, with CME, CMD Clinical, CMD Management, and ABIM MOC credit tracking.
• PALTconnect Member Forum Members-only online community forum enabling collaboration, problem-solving, networking, and member-submitted non-commercial research surveys among PALTC professionals.
• JAMDA Peer-Reviewed Journal Peer-reviewed journal providing clinical information, research, and insights for healthcare professionals in PALTC settings; online access is a member benefit.
• Caring for the Ages Publication Publication offering news and clinical information for PALTC professionals; online version is free to everyone with print subscriptions a member benefit.
• PALTmed Advocacy Summit Annual advocacy event bringing PALTC professionals to Capitol Hill to influence legislative and regulatory issues affecting post-acute and long-term care.
• PALTessentials: Navigating Clinical Practice 16-module interactive online course equipping clinicians with specialized knowledge and skills for PALTC settings, covering clinical competencies, regulatory environment, interdisciplinary teams, and patient-centered care; offers 8.5 CME, 8.5 CMD Clinical, and 8.5 MOC credits.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) Suite of 22 evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines referenced in the CMS State Operations Manual and considered the standard processes of care in nursing home settings, available for purchase through the PALTmed product store.
• Foundation for PALTC Medicine Affiliate nonprofit organization overseeing awards, community outreach, education, and research to advance quality of life for persons in PALTC, funding programs such as the Perry Kemp Futures Scholarship Endowment and managing donations and estate planning vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines referenced in CMS State Operations Manual
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care MedicinecoreOthersAffiliate organization overseeing awards, community outreach, education, and research with the mission to advance the quality of life for persons in PALTC through inspiring, educating, and recognizing future and current healthcare professionals. The Foundation funds programs such as the Perry Kemp Futures Scholarship Endowment and supports educational initiatives like PALTessentials. The Foundation also manages individual and corporate donations, donor-advised funds, stock contributions, IRA contributions, and estate planning vehicles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM): National medical specialty society for hospitalists, many of whom staff skilled nursing facilities and PALTC settings. Competes for similar physician audience with CME, certification, and chapter network offerings analogous to PALTmed's structure.
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM): Medical specialty society for hospice and palliative medicine physicians. Overlaps with PALTmed on hospice and serious-illness content, certification, and advocacy, and competes for clinician mindshare in end-of-life PALTC settings.
• American Geriatrics Society (AGS): National medical specialty society for geriatricians, the closest peer clinician population to PALTmed's medical directors. Both organizations provide CME, clinical guidelines, advocacy, and member services for physicians caring for older adults across long-term care and post-acute settings.

Others

• American Health Care Association (AHCA) / National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL): Trade association representing skilled nursing and assisted living providers. PALTmed's members work in AHCA member facilities, making the two organizations closely linked ecosystem partners and occasional co-advocates on CMS policy.
• LeadingAge: Association representing nonprofit aging-services providers including nursing homes, CCRCs, and assisted living. Operates an education and certification arm and is an ecosystem partner for PALTmed in PALTC workforce and policy work.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association (AMA): Largest U.S. medical specialty society with parallel functions in CME, advocacy, publications (JAMA), and physician membership. AMA's broader scope is not a direct competitor in PALTC, but it competes for advocacy influence and physician dues.
• Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (formerly AMDA): Note: this is the same organization under its prior name; included to acknowledge PALTmed's legacy identity rather than as an independent peer.

Emerging players

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): National NP membership organization with CME, advocacy, and publications. Overlaps with PALTmed's NP members added in 2014 and competes for NP dues and engagement in PALTC practice.
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): Professional society for healthcare leaders with CME, credentialing (FACHE), and advocacy. Targets a different but adjacent audience (administrators vs. clinician medical directors) that overlaps with PALTmed's value-based care programming.
• Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA): Specialty organization for APRNs working with older adults in PALTC. Most direct peer for the NP/PA segment of PALTmed's membership, with parallel certification and clinical education offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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