- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Professional organization for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers specializing in hospice and palliative medicine.
- American Health Care Association
Non-profit organization of affiliated state health organizations.
- American Medical Directors Association
The professional association of medical directors, attending physicians and others involved in long-term care.
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
The nation’s largest and oldest professional nursing organization dedicated to promoting excellence in hospice and palliative nursing care.
- Medicare
The U.S. government’s medical plan for people 65 years of age and older.