We invite you to become a member of NRAA, the only national organization for managers of dialysis facilities. Below is a list of membership categories and the corresponding member benefits. As you can see, NRAA membership is essential for both Renal Managers and facilities. To become a member, use the secure online registration system by clicking on the link below. Or send a completed along with the appropriate fee to the NRAA National Office.

Membership Categories Membership is open to ALL Renal Managers

Individual Active Membership ($300)
Works actively in the administration or management of an ESRD facility(s) or ESRD provider group(s). This shall include any individual who owns or is employed or contracted by an ESRD facility or provider group to perform ongoing consultative, clinical, business office, administrative or management functions on at least a monthly basis. Active members may hold office and vote.

Individual Associate Membership ($300)
Any individual supportive of the purposes of NRAA, but not directly involved in the management of organizations operating dialysis facilities. Example: ESRD Network personnel. Associate members receive all membership rights with the exception of holding office and voting.

Individual Corporate Member ($400/$1,000) Individual Corporate Membership Application Form
Any person, partnership, or corporation manufacturing, renting, or selling equipment or providing services to be used by ESRD facilities. Corporate members receive all membership rights, including serving on a committee with the exception of holding office and voting.

NRAA offers two categories of corporate membership - see application form for specific details.

Annual Dues
NRAA's fiscal year is effective July 1 through June 30. Annual dues are payable in full and in advance, by check or credit card. NRAA prorates your dues into the next fiscal year. For federal tax purposes NRAA dues are deductible as a business expense, but not as a charitable contribution. As NRAA engages in state and federal lobbying, a portion of the dues are not tax deductible. The nondeductible portion of dues is 15%.

Membership Benefits
Information Resources:  Free access to the “Members Only” section of our web site where you will find:

• A vast collection of NRAA Reports  ~These provide expert analysis of industry issues, fiscal calculators and position advocacy initiatives designed to assist the renal professional in executing and planning for their facilities.
• Back issues of NRAA Renal Watch ~ A weekly emailed news update specifically customized for the renal professional on industry, governmental, business, private and public sector activities affecting renal Providers
• Our new self-study educational series InfoSource Webcasts ~ The current series "Reimbursement Updates" are designed to keep the renal professional abreast of the most recent reimbursement policy changes affecting dialysis centers.
• Numerous sample and resource documents ~ These "dialysis specific" documents have proven invaluable to the renal professional.
• A searchable membership directory ~ Invaluable for networking with peers.

Government Relations:
Protecting the interests of the Renal Managers in the legislative arena is a major goal of the NRAA. Whether it's developing recommendations for the Medicare Payment Assessment Commission (MedPAC), monitoring the Medicare debate in Congress, or responding to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations — NRAA represents you!

Meetings Discounts:
Special discounts to NRAA-sponsored educational programs like the Annual Spring Meeting, the Annual Fall Conference and timely Workshops.

Publications:
NRAA Renal Watch (a weekly email newsletter) and special Reports.
Discounted subscription rates to Dialysis and Transplantation, Renal Business Today and Nephrology News and Issues.

Leadership Opportunities:
NRAA encourages active membership involvement on our committees and our Board of Directors. There are many ways you can help guide our association. Get involved! Be a leader!

The Board of Directors is elected by the membership during the Annual Conference. There are twelve positions on the Board of Directors:

Officers - 5

Directors - 7

President

Central Regional Director

President-Elect

North Easten Regional Director

Past President

South Eastern Regional Director

Treasurer

Western Regional Director

Secretary

At-Large Director (3 positions)

Members interested in areas such as communications, conference planning, and membership promotion can broaden their creative and administrative skills through committee participation. All persons who serve on an NRAA committee become part of the Leadership Council. This is an excellent way to learn more about NRAA (and a great way to take on a leadership role in NRAA).
The committees are:

BYLAWS / NOMINATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS / WEB SITE

FINANCE

GRASSROOTS (Day-on-the-Hill)

HOSPITAL BASED DIALYSIS CENTER (HBDC)

INDUSTRYLIAISON

MEMBERSHIP

POLITICAL ACTION (PAC)

PROGRAM (Spring, Fall, Audio Conferences)

QUALITY (CforC, CPM Core, Fistula First)

STATE ASSOCIATION

Corporate Membership Benefits
Corporate members receive all benefits of individual membership except they may not run for NRAA elective office, vote, or serve on standing committees (except Corporate Liaison). Additionally Corporate members enjoy:

Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities
The NRAA Annual Fall Conference draws more than 450 renal professionals per year. These individuals are key decision makers who are looking for state-of-the-art information on healthcare services, water treatment, waste management, computer software, renal publications and much more. Corporate members are given first option to take advantage of these opportunities.

For more information about exhibiting and sponsorships, contact the NRAA National Office at (215) 320-4655.

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