AMGEN, INC. ~ Thousand Oaks, California
Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives.

WATSON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ~ Corona, California
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of brand and generic pharmaceutical products. Watson Nephrology, marketers of FerrlecitR (sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection), offers specialty products for patients with kidney disease, including injectable iron therapy, oral iron supplements and renal vitamin formulations. Watson Nephrology demonstrates their commitment to the nephrology community through anemia educational programs and support of national dialysis organizations, such as the National Renal Administrators Association.

ABBOTT RENAL CARE ~ Abbott Park, Illinois
Abbott Laboratories is a diversified health care company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and services that span the continuum of care from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and care. Abbott helps people around the world in more than 130 countries.

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA ~ Waltham, Massachusetts
Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 1,500 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Products and Hospital Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies. We provide the highest quality standards in dialysis care and products in the industry to meet the needs of our patients and affiliated physicians.

GENZYME CORPORATION ~ Cambridge, Massachusetts
Genzyme, a global health care company, delivers innovative biotechnology products and services in therapeutics, surgery and diagnostic areas.  Genzyme is the manufacturer of Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate), Renagel ® (sevelamer hydrochloride), and Hectorol ® (doxercalciferol) . Genzyme is a leader in health care awareness and education for renal care specialists and patients worldwide.  For more information visit www.genzyme.com or call 1.800.847.0069.

NATIONWIDE LABORATORY SERVICES ~ Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nationwide Laboratory Services, recipient of COLA’s Laboratory Excellence Award, serves over 20,000 patients in 350 dialysis clinics nationwide. NLS is the only independent clinical laboratory servicing the independent dialysis market. NLS continues to be the leader in web-based laboratory information systems specifically tailored to enhance patient care for health care providers at the dialysis clinic. Visit www.nationwidelab.com to view our latest CKD Management Tools and CQI Network Reports or contact us at 800.377.3522 for more information.

NXSTAGE MEDICAL ~ Lawrence, Massachusetts
NxStage Medical is not your typical medical products company. We are a close-knit team of talented professionals driven by a shared commitment: to lead a movement to dramatically improve renal care with innovative yet simple therapeutic solutions that benefit patients, caregivers, and society. We pursue this goal through a passionate commitment to Innovate, Educate and Advocate for the breakthroughs that are redefining renal care. Additionally, NxStage works in community with its customers, patients, industry partners, and government leaders and agencies to realize the vision of better, simpler, more accessible renal care.

DIALYSIS & TRANSPLANTATION ~ Hoboken, New Jersey
Dialysis & Transplantation is the oldest and largest-circulation multidisciplinary renal care journal with a primary focus on clinical application. Its first issue was published in April 1972, anticipating the establishment of the federally funded ESRD program. The journal continues to anticipate and mold debate in clinical practice. D&T also features industry news, the latest information on regulatory issues, and data from cutting-edge research in the field.
D&T publishes original research and opinion pieces pertaining to all aspects of renal replacement therapy and renal transplant with a focus on clinical application.  

NEPHROLOGY NEWS & ISSUES ~ Phoenix, Arizona
Nephrology News & Issues, entering its 20th year of publishing, is a peer-reviewed national news magazine that takes a global approach to covering the political, social, and economic issues surrounding the delivery of dialysis and transplant care. NN&I has won two public services awards from the Naitonal Kidney Foundation, and is a sponsor of the semi-annual Kidney Disease Economics Conference (the next conference is scheduled for February 2008). The magazine's website, www.nephronline.com, provides daily updates on health care news that impacts renal care.

RENAL BUSINESS TODAY ~ Phoenix, Arizona
Renal Business Today empowers practice-management professionals with the news, information and resources necessary to succeed in today's environment with influential, first-to-the-punch editorial content. The top-notch editorial includes the latest business and technology trends in renal care, expert advice, strategic business solutions written by industry leaders, and human-interest articles. Renal Business Today's Web site, www.renalbusiness.com, is the ultimate resource for professionals in need of business, clinical and product news and information.  Features include: daily news postings; a blog hosted by Renal Business Today 's editor, Keith Chartier; news, information and articles categorized into an easy-to-use editorial library; Pharma Corner with new drug updates and recent announcements; and a free weekly E-newsletter. Click here to subscribe.

RENAL PURCHASING GROUP ~ Nashville, Tennessee
Renal Purchasing Group was formed by a joint venture of the NRAA-GPO and Consolidated Purchasing Group to create a new force in contracting for the dialysis and nephrology communities. We have joined together to form the largest group purchasing organization exclusively for dialysis and nephrology. We will continue to leverage the critical mass of our membership to deliver the highest quality products and value-added services to our members at the lowest cost. We will also strive for better contracts and additional services to enable our collective membership the opportunity to prosper.