AMDA - The Society for PALTC 1.66

AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is the only medical specialty society that represents a community of over 50,000 medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other professionals working in various post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. The Society's membership of 5,500 individuals serves in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and assisted living communities, CCRCs, home care, hospice, PACE programs, and other relevant environments.

• The Society includes two affiliate organizations. The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine administers a certification program for medical directors in PALTC, certifying individuals as Certified Medical Directors (CMDs). The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine oversees awards, community engagement, education, and research aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those in PALTC settings by motivating, educating, and honoring current and future healthcare providers.

Vision

• A vision where all post-acute and long-term care patients and residents receive top-quality, empathetic care to achieve optimal health, functionality, and quality of life.

Mission

• Our mission is to advance the competency, compassion, and commitment of medical practitioners and leaders to offer personalized care across all post-acute and long-term care settings.

Dedicated to defining and enhancing quality standards, we fulfill our mission through ongoing professional development opportunities, evidence-based clinical recommendations, and unwavering support on behalf of our members, patients, families, and staff.