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Welcome to Alabama Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

We are an official chapter of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), the only medical specialty society representing the community of medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other practitioners working in the various post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings.

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Advancing Excellence in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care—Together with PALTmed.

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2025 ALMDA Annual Conference

July 24-27, 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resrt, Miramar Beach, FL

PALTmed Advocacy Summit

This dynamic event brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders for in-depth discussions on key legislative issues affecting our field.

Design Your Deprescribing Intervention

This interactive course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement effective deprescribing practices in your facility. Module 1 is free!

Caring for the Ages - In This Issue

PALTtalk with Caring | June/July 2025, with Special Guests Susan Mullaney, DNP, and Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, on Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in Gerontology

What Providers Need to Know About New Urine PCR and Pharmacogenomic Testing

In Pursuit of Purpose: How We Can Stop Burnout in Its Tracks

Demonstrating Proficiency in Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in Gerontology: A New Path Forward

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Just Released: Free D2D Module on Antipsychotic Prescribing

This 1-hour interactive module is designed to help you develop systematic strategies for rational prescribing, deprescribing, or continuing the use of these medications safely and appropriately.

Apply Now: PALTmed Fellowship Program

This prestigious designation recognizes seasoned leaders in PALTC medicine for their dedication, expertise, and service to the field.

Medical Director Certification

Elevate your professional standing and demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the role by becoming a Certified Medical Director (CMD).

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Support PALTC: Your Donation Counts!

Through philanthropy, the Foundation for PALTC Medicine supports the advancement of the PALTC community by funding research, workforce development, and education. They rely on donors who share our vision for a strong, supported PALTC community to fund our national mission. Donations may be made through individual or corporate gifts, donor-advised funds, stock contributions, IRA contributions, and estate planning vehicles with many donors doubling their impact through employer matching gift programs.