The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) is the only medical specialty society representing the community of over 50,000 medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other practitioners working in the various post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. The Association’s 5,000 members work in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and assisted living communities, CCRCs, home care, hospice, PACE programs, and other settings. PALTmed promotes and enhances the development of competent, compassionate, and committed medical practitioners and leaders to provide goal-centered care across all post-acute and long-term care settings. Dedicated to defining and improving quality, we advance our mission through professional development, evidence-based clinical guidance, and advocacy on behalf of members, patients, families, and staff.