The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is an organization of physicians and other health professionals dedicated to excellence in and advancement of palliative medicine through prevention and relief of patient and family suffering. The organization provides education and clinical practice standards, fosters research, facilitates personal and professional development, and advocates for public policy.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a national initiative supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with direction and technical assistance provided by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (NY). CAPC provides health professionals with the tools and training necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs.

The U.S. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) offers information on local hospice and palliative care programs across America. NHPCO is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of improving quality of life for dying people and their loved ones.