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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
Active Member: (dues $300/yr, GPO members are eligible for 50% discount)
An Active member of the association shall be a COMPANY that meets the NRAA definition of Provider Company or Management Consulting Company. An Active member company must designate a Primary Representative to represent it. An Active member may have unlimited non-voting NRAA Contacts that may participate in NRAA activities and benefits. The assigned Primary Representative acts as the voting member and is eligible to sit on the NRAA Board of Directors
Associate Member: (dues $150, GPO members are not eligible for 50% GPO discount)
An Associate member is exclusively an INDIVIDUAL who is involved in the ESRD industry and supportive of the purposes of NRAA. These individuals are not directly employed by or otherwise involved in companies that are Active members of NRAA. These individuals are not eligible for membership as an Active member of NRAA. Associate Members do not have voting rights and are not eligible to sit on the NRAA Board of Directors.
Affiliate Member: (dues $300/yr, GPO members are eligible for 50% discount)
An Affiliate member is any COMPANY involved in the ESRD industry and supportive of the purposes of NRAA. These companies are not eligible for membership as an Active member of NRAA. An Affiliate member may have unlimited NRAA Contacts that may participate in NRAA activities and benefits. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights and are not eligible to sit on the NRAA Board of Directors.
Primary Representative: (dues are included with company membership)
An active member of the Association shall be a company that meets the NRAA definition of Provider Company or management consulting company. An Active Member is represented by an individual who has been designated in writing to be the Primary Representative by the company. A company can only have one Primary Representative at a time. A change in Primary Representative may be made by the company in writing to NRAA.
Additional Contact: (dues $50, GPO members are not eligible for 50% GPO discount)
An Active Member or Affiliate Member Company may identify unlimited additional contacts as part of their active membership. Additional Contacts are not eligible to vote or be a candidate for, elected to or appointed to the Board or serve as an Officer.
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 fifteen positions on the Board of Directors: |
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