NRAA Meetings

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NRAA holds two face-to face meetings a year, offering an unparalleled opportunity to interact with the decision makers from renal institutions from around the country. NRAA meetings are open to members and non-members. Members of NRAA and NRAA GPO receive discounted registration fees. 

NRAA meeting attendees can earn continuing education contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider Number 10584. 

• Annual Conference General Information
• Spring Meeting/Day on the Hill General Information
• 2011 Meetings
• Future Meeting Dates
• Handouts from NRAA Meetings

Annual Conference General Information

Held in the fall of every year, the NRAA Annual Conference is the largest gathering of administrators of renal dialysis facilities.  The conference is designed to address the needs of renal administrators, nurse managers, nurses, medical directors, technicians and financial/billing managers, representing hospital, university and free standing facilities.

The Conference features a one-day Administrators workshop followed by a two-day conference, which includes an exhibit program.  Sessions address the issues impacting dialysis management and ESRD care. The program traditionally features member experts and outside consultants, which have included representatives from government agencies (CDC, CMS) as well as legislative, legal and business professionals. The event also provides opportunity for networking, with group meals, social events, regional meetings and a two day exhibit program. Exhibitors include vendors representing healthcare supply and services, renal publications, pharmaceutical companies, devices, water treatment, waste management, computer software and more.  

This event rotates between locations in the east, west and central parts of the country.  It routinely attracts over 500 participants and 60+ vendor exhibitors.

Spring Meeting/Day on the Hill General Information

Held in the spring in Washington, DC, this meeting includes a one day educational session, followed by a day of scheduled meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.  Guest speakers address current issues and legislative topics, and past speakers have included members of Congress.  

For the Day on the Hill, attendees are given the information and tools needed to set up meetings with their representatives on the hill.  NRAA Legislative Counsel - Prime Policy Group – guides participants in scheduling, prepping for and maximizing the value of their scheduled meetings.  

NRAA meetings are open to members and non-members.  Members of NRAA and NRAA GPO receive discounted registration fees.
 
Why Participate in the Day on the Hill

2011 Meetings

The NRAA Spring Meeting was held May with over 120 people in attendance at the Westin Georgetown.   Sixty attendees also participated in the Day on the Hill breakfast, featuring Representative Dave Camp (R-MI), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.

• 2011 Spring Meeting Schedule of Events
• 2011 Spring Meeting Handouts

The NRAA Annual Conference attracted over 500 attendees to the New Orleans Marriott in early October.   A highlight was the one day workshop focused on bundling, with tracks addressing the financial and clinical aspects.  Other presentations from the three day event included speakers from CMS, Dr. Tom Parker on Improved Outcomes, legal and legislative reports, a speaker on ACO’s, a provider panel addressing “Succeeding Under the Bundle,” an update on the NRAA HIE program and a timely presentation on “Avoiding Burnout in the Workplace.”  

• 2011 Annual Conference Schedule of Events
• 2011 Annual Conference Handouts
• 2011 Conference Exhibitors

News from 2011 Annual Conference

• Marc Chow Named Director of NRAA and NRAA GPO
• NRAA Honors Barry Straube with 2011 Zawiski Award

Future Meeting Dates

Book your Hotel Rooms for the 2012 Spring Meeting!

For the 2012 Spring Meeting (April 25 – 26),  NRAA has secured the discounted rate of $279 (plus tax, currently 14.50%, and subject to change) per night for single and double rooms. Please make your hotel reservations directly with The Westin Washington DC City Center by calling  1-800-westin1 or by clicking here. Be sure you reference NRAA as the group name to take advantage of the low group rate. This rate will be available until Monday, April 2, 2012 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Once the group block is sold out, the special conference rate cannot be guaranteed.

Please note: The NRAA group rate will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the Event Dates, based on availability of guest rooms at the time of the reservation.NRAA cannot guarantee rooms outside the Event Dates.  

Handouts from NRAA Meetings

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