Friday July 4, 2008

 
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Urge Your Senators to Support Fair Reimbursement for Dialysis Providers

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

Medicare Dialysis Reimbursement Updates – First Quarter 2008 The third presentation in this series effectively and efficiently communicates the most relevant reimbursement changes and is approximately 32 minutes long. Click here for more information

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

Legislative Alert!Contact your Representatives to urge fair treatment for dialysis providers and medicare bills.
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Legislative Alert! Contact the Senate Finance Committee to urge fair treatment for dialysis providers and medicare bills. CAP WIZ
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Medicare Dialysis Reimbursement Updates 2007 The second presentation in this series effectively and efficiently communicates the most relevantreimbursement changes and is approximately 20 minutes long.  Click here for more information

Legislators introduce Kidney Care Quality & Education Act 2007
Legislators in the House and Senate have introduced the Kidney Care Quality & Education Act of 2007, an updated version of a similar bill introduced in 2005 but with some key changes advocated by NRAA and other renal industry lobbying groups. For more information see Current Legislative Issues.
To view the current cosponsor status click here.

NUBC is updating the UB-92
The NUBC is updating the UB-92; it will be replaced by the UB-04 paper form. During the period March 1, 2007 through May 22, 2007, providers that use paper forms for claim submission will be able to submit either the UB-92 or the UB-04 form. CMS expects to discontinue acceptance of UB-92 forms effective May 23, 2007. HIPAA requires submission of National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) on claims effective May 23, 2007, and the UB-92 does not have a field for reporting of NPIs. The dates of this transition period were established by the NUBC. Further information on the UB-92 and the UB-04 is available through the NUBC web site.
CMS cannot begin to implement the UB-04 until Office and Management and Budget approval is received for that form, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Further information will be furnished on CMS implementation plans for the UB-04 once that approval has been obtained.

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

Note Our New Address & Phone Number
100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA  19103
PH: 215.320.4655 | Fax: 215.564.2175

 

Coming Soon!
NRAA Fall Conference
September 24 – 26, 2008
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

 

 


Exhibitor Prospectus and more details coming soon! Watch site for details

Welcome...
The National Renal Administrators Association (NRAA) is a nonprofit organization representing professional managers of 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.

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NRAA Career Link is the industry's premier electronic recruitment resource for online employment connections.  Here, Job Seekers can showcase their skills and work experience and Employers can access the most qualified talent pool to fulfill staffing needs.

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

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