The American Academy of Pain Medicine

Advocacy

AAPM supports pain patients and pain medicine clinicians by advocating for a balanced approach to safe and effective treatment of pain. The Academy recognizes the need for policies that support effective control of drug abuse without harming the appropriate treatment of pain and works with members and other pain societies to establish programs and to educate public along those lines.  

This Advocacy Center offers information on AAPM advocacy activities and resources to assist pain medicine physicians in working with legislators. Use the links for more information.

Liaison Activities

In addition, AAPM provides members with many opportunities for service through liaison activities with other coalitions, organizations and affiliations such as those mentioned below.

American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM)

AAPM maintains a liaison on the board of directors of ABPM. ABPM was established in 1991 as a scientific and educational not-for-profit corporation that conducts examinations and provides certification for physicians in Pain Medicine.

Pain Care Coalition (PCC)

AAPM. along with APS and the American Association for the Study of Headache (AASH), is a member of the PCC, a group that works hard to make its issues heard in Washington, DC. The PCC keeps abreast of the current political climate by networking with key political officials and providing input on legislation.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

AAPM is an associate member of CARF, an organization that develops and maintains standards to measure performance in providing rehabilitation services and strengthening programs. CARF provides an accreditation system for organizations that serves as an independent, impartial, and objective system for total organizational review and as a mechanism for program accountability.

American Medical Association (AMA)

AAPM holds a seat in the AMA House of Delegates and speaks for its members concerning issues critical to their practices. AAPM is the only Pain Medicine organization for physicians that is recognized by the AMA. AAPM members are encouraged to maintain an AMA membership.

American Pain Society (APS)

AAPM maintains a relationship with APS, a national chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. APS is a multidisciplinary not-for-profit organization of clinicians and researchers.

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