The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) is a professional society focused on advancing home care medicine. Founded in 1987 and renamed in 2014, AAHCM promotes high-value, interdisciplinary healthcare for patients receiving care at home. The organization supports physicians, health professionals, and organizations dedicated to improving care for homebound patients.
AAHCM’s mission includes removing barriers to home care medicine, setting professional standards, providing education, and advocating for supportive legislation. The organization offers educational resources and competency guidelines for clinicians, fosters public policy advocacy, and maintains a national directory to help patients and families find local home care providers. AAHCM also hosts annual meetings and events for networking and policy discussions, serving a diverse membership that includes home care physicians, healthcare professionals, and home health agencies.
