Saturday July 4, 2009

 
NRAA Corporate Sponsors

CROWNWeb RFI to post on NRAA website.

Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed,    Probable, or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Outpatient Hemodialysis Settings - May 8, 2009 3:30 PM ET

Check out the new KDQOL resource for facilites/social workers.

Ask your Congressional Representatives to urge CMS for fair and even-handed treatment for SDO's in implementing CROWNWeb. Click here for a template letter to send using CapWiz.

Ask your Senators to urge CMS for fair and even-handed treatment for SDO's in implementing CROWNWeb. Click here for a template letter to send using CapWiz.

Latest Interpretative Guidelines from CMS
Click here for 1.1 version released by CMS on 10/3.

Thank your Congressmen and Women for their support of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

cClick here
for CapWiz letter that you can use as a template when sending a letter or e-mail.

Click here for a detailed summary of ESRD Provisions and the House CHAMP Act.

KIDNEY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE COALITION
As a member of the new Kidney Community Response Coalition, NRAA has provided a Disaster Preparedness Information Center to its web site. The coalition is seeking volunteers for its emergency preparedness network. Please "Be Prepared" by checking out our Disaster Preparedness Information Center
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Capwiz™ is the nation's first and foremost online advocacy solution. NRAA members can now use the Capwiz™ program as the centerpiece to their online grassroots advocacy campaign.
Go to our Legislative Program Page for more information


Welcome...
The National Renal Administrators Association (NRAA) is a nonprofit organization representing dialysis facilities and centers throughout the United States. NRAA members include renal administrators, nurse managers, nurses, medical directors, technicians and financial/billing managers for dialysis clinics, which provide life-sustaining dialysis care to the majority of Medicare End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. From a few charter members in 1977, NRAA has become a respected leader in the dialysis community and the only organization representing the operational concerns of dialysis facilities.

NRAA represents the interests of ALL facilities—hospital-based and freestanding, for-profit and non-profit, independent and chain, urban and rural. Through education, networking, information sharing, and governmental representation, NRAA strives to ensure competence and enhance professionalism throughout the renal community.

NRAA membership is the single best way to:

  • Stay abreast of the ever-changing ESRD program,
  • Influence legislation and regulations, which affect dialysis facilities,
  • Develop a peer group of knowledgeable colleagues, and
  • Grow in your profession as a Renal Management Professional.

Request for Information
CROWNWeb IT solutions for the Independent ESRD facilities

Due to Dialysis market changes and regulatory rules, there has become the need to obtain a vehicle for the independent ESRD (Non Fresenius, DaVita, and DCI) facilities (the ”MARKET”) to submit CROWNWeb data effectively and efficiently.
 
The NRAA is accepting proposals for IT solutions for the independent ESRD facilities.

Please click here to review the RFI.
Complete details can be found on the attached. All responses will be evaluated by the NRAA’s Executive and Legislative board. Responses will be provided to applicants within a reasonable time.

Meetings
2009 Spring Meeting and Day on the Hill – held May 6 & 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Over 60 NRAA Members and colleagues gathered in Washington DC to meet with legislators and get the latest updates from Legislative Counsel and CMS.

Click here to view handouts from the Spring Meeting (members only).

Save the Date for Future NRAA Meetings

NRAA Fall Meeting Postcard

NRAA Annual Conference
October 7 – 9, 2009
Marriott Marco Island Resort

Click here for more information.

Membership Info... Won't you join us?
Membership Information
NRAA Member Value Statement

NEW Membership Benefits This Year – Coming Soon!
The NRAA is pleased provide our members with affinity programs that offer discounted rates on a variety of services and supplies.

Members can receive savings on shipping fees, car rentals, lodging and more. Please contact the NRAA either by phone: 215-320-4655 or e-mail: nraa@nraa.org if you have suggestions for additional programs you would like to see us offer.  


Don't forget to visit the web site for discount pricing information. Or contact Jeff Hollis at: (615) 301-5960 or email Jeff Hollis.

What's New... Check out our "Hot Topics" and Upcoming Meetings for the latest information.

Mission Statement... A credible advocate and resource for all Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) providers through legislation, regulation and education.


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