Respiratory Network Benefits

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Benefits of Membership

Membership to the National Respiratory Network (NRN) is limited to those MED members making the commitment to excellence in home respiratory care services. These elite MED members make numerous sacrifices, often with no additional reimbursement, to ensure that only the highest level of home respiratory care is provided to their patients. The benefits of membership in the NRN are exclusive and reflect the commitment shared by its members.

Participation and focused networking with a nationally recognized group of home respiratory providers
MED respiratory members are truly the best of the best. Interact and share information with some of the best and most sophisticated providers of home respiratory care services. MED Respiratory Network Members will be able to communicate with business and clinical leaders from top companies around the country as well as have access to key respiratory product managers from MED’s contracted vendors.
Professional Representation and Advocacy
The role of the Director of the National Respiratory Network is to represent the interests and needs of network members at national and regional professional and industry conferences. This includes participation in professional meetings, lecturing, and lobbying for home respiratory care. The MED respiratory network will be represented at all major industry conferences and professional meetings, including but not limited to: The American Association for Respiratory Care, The American Thoracic Society, The American College of Chest Physicians, The American Association for Homecare, and Medtrade.
Free Subscription to Respiratory Review
Respiratory Review (RR) is MED’s quarterly publication designed to be a personalized and highly professional company newsletter that is aimed at your referral sources. MED Respiratory Network Members are eligible to receive 250 custom labeled RR Newsletters free per quarter . Additional issues are available at the discounted price of $0.55 per issue. Take advantage of this great publication and marketing tool.
Access to the MED Home Respiratory Policy and Procedure / Best Practice Manual
MED has developed a clinical policy manual that provides detailed policy and procedure for most home respiratory care products and services, including home oxygen therapy, infant monitoring, nasal CPAP, non-invasive ventilation, and more. Policies can be purchased individually or as a complete manual. This offer is exclusive to Respiratory Network Members only.
Up to date Industry Information affecting Respiratory Providers via the Internet
Respiratory Network Members will participate in a proprietary listserv to communicate and share important information related to respiratory service providers. Clinical, product, and reimbursement information will be communicated to members, along with the ability to discuss, debate and share relevant data that will enhance your business.
Discounts and First Option to participate in Respiratory Network Conferences and Seminars
Respiratory Network Members will be given a substantial discount on the registration fees, along with early registration options to all regional and national MED Respiratory Network professional conferences and training seminars
Maximum vendor discounts and access to respiratory product contracts exclusive to Respiratory Network Members
MED Respiratory Network Members will be given access to the best contract prices MED has to offer on respiratory related equipment and supplies. In addition, because of the strong purchasing commitment to MED contracts, Respiratory Network Members will have access to certain vendor contracts that are exclusive to our network members. These tools will add to your organization’s strength and help you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace.
Opportunities to earn substantial discounts on MED respiratory products
MED Respiratory Network Members demonstrating support of the vendor loyalty program will earn a significant discount on MED respiratory products, including PIC sheets, educational programs, marketing materials, and policy manuals.
Participation in Manufacturer sponsored product trials and marketing focus groups
MED is partnering with our respiratory vendors to develop protocols and programs that offer MED Respiratory Network Members a chance to participate in new product trials. In addition, members may get to participate in vendor sponsored product/marketing focus groups. Learn about products in development and participate in programs that change the direction of home respiratory care.
Discounts on professional consulting services
MED has a team of nationally recognized experts in home respiratory care. Our MED consultants can assist your organization with respiratory program development, business growth and improvement, selling your respiratory program, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. MED Respiratory Network Members will get the maximum discount available for these professional and business enhancing services.