Monday February 8, 2010

 
NRAA Corporate Sponsors

Click here to learn how to to learn how to submit comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule.

Click here for a CMS memo on FAQ related to the New ESRD Conditions for Coverage

Click here for a memo from CMS to Surveyors on how to survey facilities that use Electronic Health Records (EHR).

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.

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


 

Haiti Earthquake
Donate now!

NRAA joins the ESRD, dialysis, and medical communities, along with all citizens of the world, in mourning the devastating damage and loss from the Haitian earthquake.  Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the volunteers and emergency and medical professionals who are assisting them at this most tragic time.

The National Renal Administrators Association is proud to have made a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

For information on donating and supporting humanitarian efforts to assist victims and relief workers, consider these links:

American Red Cross - donate now

KCER Coalition list of links

NRAA Spring Meeting & Day on the Hill

Registration opens February 2010!

Welcome...
The National Renal Administrators Association (NRAA) is a nonprofit organization representing dialysis facilities and centers throughout the United States. NRAA members include dialysis provider companies and management consulting companies and other companies involved in the ESRD industry and supportive of the purposes of NRAA. Individuals not directly employed or otherwise involved in companies that are NRAA members may join as individual Associate Members.

NRAA member companies and supporting associates share a common goal of providing 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.

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

New NRAA Membership Benefits
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. Members, click here for details.


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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