Medical Association Of State Of Alabama

What Medical Association Of State Of Alabama does

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) is a private, non-profit professional medical association founded in 1880 and headquartered at 19 South Jackson Street in Montgomery, Alabama. It serves approximately 7,000 physicians of all specialties across the state through a unified membership structure: physicians must first join one of 67 county medical societies to qualify for state-level membership. The association is governed democratically through an elected Board of Censors, House of Delegates, and College of Counsellors, with physician members directing policy via resolution voting. Executive operations are led by Executive Director Vernon Barnett, supported by a Medical Director, General Counsel, and directors of Education, Legislative & Public Affairs, and Membership.

MASA's core offering is a bundled membership product anchored on advocacy, professional development, and member services. Functional benefits include state and federal legislative advocacy, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (delivered via the InReachCE online platform, live Annual Session, and webinars), recommended medical malpractice insurance through ProAssurance, exclusive group health insurance via PIPA/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (with Vision launching in 2026), physician contract review through a partnership with Resolve, the VIP grassroots advocacy network, the ALAPAC political action committee, specialty society management services, and a recently launched Bridge Year Program under the 2023 Physician Workforce Act that enables supervised limited practice for unmatched medical graduates. The Medical Foundation of Alabama (501(c)(3), est. 1982) and the Alliance (AMASA, est. 1923) operate as affiliated non-profit arms.

The business model rests on five revenue streams: annual membership dues (varied by county and category, with student and resident members free), CME event registration and exhibitor/sponsorship revenue, voluntary ALAPAC political action committee contributions, PIPA health insurance administrative value, and specialty society management fees. Distribution is primarily through the county society network and direct website enrollment (alamedical.org), with no consumer-facing app, no public API, and minimal disclosed technology partnerships.

Name

Medical Association Of State Of Alabama

Legal name

Medical Association of the State of Alabama

Website

https://alamedical.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is a non-profit professional association founded in 1880, serving approximately 7,000 physicians statewide through advocacy, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, bundled insurance benefits (malpractice and health), contract review, and specialty society management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAH

Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Physician advocacy services
• Continuing medical education
• Medical professional association
• Physician membership services
• Medical malpractice insurance referral

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from physicians, residents, and students. Dues vary by county of practice and membership level (Regular, First Year, Second Year, Government, Fully Retired, Limited Practice).
2. CME Event Registration: Revenue from Annual Session and other continuing medical education events, including registration fees and exhibitor/sponsor fees.
3. ALAPAC Contributions: Voluntary political action committee contributions from physicians at various membership levels (Capitol Club $500, Active $250, Retired $100, Residents/Students $25).
4. Health Insurance Administration: PIPA (Physicians Insurance Plan of Alabama) through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama provides group health insurance for members, generating administrative and partnership value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is a member-governed non-profit professional association that serves approximately 7,000 Alabama physicians (MDs and DOs), residents, fellows, and medical students with advocacy, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, member-only health insurance, medical malpractice insurance access, contract review, and legislative/political representation. The Association unifies all 67 Alabama county medical societies, operates an annual scientific session, publishes advocacy through ALAPAC, and manages multiple affiliated specialty societies and supporting non-profits.

Product overview

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is a professional physician association serving approximately 7,000 physicians across Alabama. The organization offers a membership management platform with integrated services including CME accreditation and programming, health insurance through PIPA/Blue Cross Blue Shield, medical malpractice insurance referral through ProAssurance, and contract review services via Resolve. Core offerings include advocacy programs (ALAPAC PAC, VIP physician network), the annual scientific session with CME credits, the Bridge Year Program for unmatched medical graduates, specialty society management services, and a job board for physician placement. The organization also supports a Medical Foundation (501c3 nonprofit), an Alliance of physician spouses (AMASA), gun safety education resources, and a Third Party Task Force for insurance dispute resolution. The technology platform provides member portal access, online CME through InReachCE, event registration, and profile management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALAPAC: Alabama Medical Political Action Committee - the official political committee of the Medical Association and Alabama physicians, aiding in the election of candidates for state office who understand the professional needs of physicians.
• Medical Foundation of Alabama
• PIPA

Products and services

• Physician Membership Annual membership for licensed Alabama physicians (MD/DO), residents/fellows (free), and medical students (free) of all specialties, providing access to advocacy, CME, malpractice and health insurance programs, contract review, and member benefits. Membership in the county medical society is required for state membership.
• CME (Continuing Medical Education) Programs Accredited continuing medical education offering live events, webinars, and online courses via InReachCE that allow Alabama physicians to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Annual Session Annual physician conference featuring CME opportunities, networking, business meetings, named lectures (Jerome Cochran, MD Lecture and Ellann McCrory, MD Leadership Lecture), poster symposium, and the House of Delegates meeting. Free for members; $225 for non-members.
• PIPA Health Insurance Exclusive group health insurance program for Medical Association members and their employees through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, offering Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, HSA/HDHP, Dental, and Vision (starting 2026) plans.
• ProAssurance Medical Malpractice Insurance Recommended medical professional liability insurance provider offering MPL coverage, risk management services, and Annual Baseline Self-Assessment (ABSA) tools for Medical Association members. ProAssurance is rated 'A' (Excellent) by AM Best.
• Resolve Contract Review Physician contract review and negotiation service providing salary data, contract scorecard analysis, and attorney connections for contract issues. Medical Association members receive 10% discount with code ALMED10.
• ALAPAC (Alabama Medical Political Action Committee) Nonpartisan political action committee governed by an all-physician Board of Directors with 11 regional PAC boards supporting candidates for state office who understand the professional needs of physicians. Voluntary physician contributions at Capitol Club ($500), Active ($250), Retired ($100), Residents/Students ($25).
• Bridge Year Program Program for medical school graduates who have not matched into residency, allowing supervised limited practice under the Physician Workforce Act of 2023 with a one-year renewable permit, jointly administered with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.
• CME Resource Center / ACCME Accreditation Services Resource center for CME providers supporting accreditation applications, joint providership, and compliance with ACCME standards through the Medical Foundation of Alabama.
• Third Party Task Force Physician assistance service resolving insurance disputes, payment issues, peer review regulations, and contracting concerns with third-party payors including Medicaid and Medicare for Medical Association members.
• Specialty Society Management Services Management services for Alabama medical specialty societies (e.g., Alabama Academy of Neurology, Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, Alabama Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians, Alabama Psychiatric Physicians Association, Alabama Society of Addiction Medicine) including executive board development, membership outreach, marketing, event management, financial management, and IT support.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProAssurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProAssurance is the Medical Association's recommended medical malpractice insurance provider. They provide medical professional liability (MPL) coverage options and risk management services for healthcare providers. ProAssurance Group is rated 'A' (Excellent) by AM Best and is among the top five MPL carriers by market share nationwide.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive health insurance opportunity through PIPA (Physicians Insurance Plan of Alabama) offering group health plans including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, HSA/HDHP, Dental and Vision options for Medical Association members and their employees. Vision coverage being added in 2026.
• ResolveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResolve provides contract review and negotiation services for physicians. Medical Association members receive 10% discount on all Resolve services using code ALMED10. Resolve helps physicians analyze employment contracts and provides salary data for contract negotiations.
• American Medical Association (AMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through AMA 'Scope of Practice Partnership' to strengthen the physician-patient relationship. The Medical Association participates in the 'Your Care is At Our Core' campaign to amplify physician advocacy efforts.
• Physicians Insurance Plan of Alabama (PIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup health insurance plan administered through Alliance Insurance Group, offering comprehensive coverage options for Medical Association members and their employees. Contact: (334) 819-7050 or [email protected]
• Alabama Board of Medical ExaminerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for CME accreditation, Bridge Year Program administration, and joint educational events. The Medical Association jointly provides activities with the Board across the state.
• Alabama Specialty SocietiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Medical Association offers management services to multiple specialty societies including Alabama Academy of Neurology, Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, Alabama Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians, Alabama Psychiatric Physicians Association, Alabama Society of Addiction Medicine, and others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mississippi State Medical Association: State-level professional association for Mississippi physicians providing advocacy, CME, and member services. Highly comparable given geographic proximity and similar demographic profile of physicians.
• Florida Medical Association: State medical association for Florida physicians providing advocacy, CME, and member benefits. Comparable in structure and service offerings, though operating at a larger scale.
• Medical Society of the State of New York: State-level professional medical association providing advocacy, CME, and member services to New York physicians. Directly comparable in mission and service offerings despite geographic differences.
• Tennessee Medical Association: State medical association serving Tennessee physicians with advocacy, CME, and member benefits. Closely comparable in scope, structure, and services to the Medical Association of Alabama.
• Texas Medical Association: One of the largest state medical associations in the U.S., providing advocacy, CME, insurance, and member services to Texas physicians. Comparable business model with significantly larger scale.
• Medical Society of Virginia: State medical society providing advocacy, education, and member services to Virginia physicians. Comparable structure and service mix as a state-level professional medical association.
• Medical Association of Georgia (MAG): State-level medical professional association representing Georgia physicians. Directly comparable as a membership-based state medical society offering advocacy, CME, insurance partnerships, and physician member services in an adjacent Southeastern state.
• California Medical Association: Large state medical association providing advocacy, CME, practice support, and member services to California physicians. Comparable business model operating at significantly larger scale.
• North Carolina Medical Society: State medical society serving North Carolina physicians with advocacy, CME, practice support, and member benefits. Directly comparable as a Southeastern state medical association.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association (AMA): National professional association for physicians offering advocacy, CME, and member services across the U.S. Functions as the broad incumbent in the same space, with state medical associations like MASA functioning as federation members.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/almedassoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedicalAssnAlabama
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masa

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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