Benefits of being an NZMA Member
By becoming a member of the NZMA, you will be actively supporting our important advocacy and leadership activities on behalf of the medical profession. At this time of great change in the health sector, it is more important than ever for the medical profession to be represented with a strong voice. To ensure our effectiveness, we need the support of as many doctors as possible. Unity within the medical profession gives us strength. By becoming a member of the NZMA, you will be helping the profession retain a strong national voice. Your financial contribution will also benefit you and your practice as you take advantage of our extensive member services and benefits.
If you are already an NZMA member, more details about benefits and services are available here.
NZMA MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO:
Member Advisory Service:
This service includes advice on the interpretation and practical application of legislation of key importance to doctors, such as the Privacy Act, the Employment Relations Act, the Health and Safety in Employment Act, the Health and Disability Consumers' Rights Code, and much more.
It provides advice about managing staff, employee and employer rights and obligations, entering into individual employment agreements, hiring locums, structuring a practice, retention of medical records, plus much more.
NZMA Website:
Access to the members-only section of the NZMA website www.nzma.org.nz/membersonly
New Zealand Medical Journal:
The New Zealand medical profession's leading scientific journal is available to all members on-line at www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Vital Signs:
This weekly email bulletin provides news and information about NZMA activities and medical issues, and the opportunity for member feedback.
Medspeak:
The NZMA newsletter, Medspeak, is mailed to members six times a year. It contains the Chairman's Editorial, news and notices from the NZMA, columns from committee chairs, information about services and benefits, obituaries, and other important information.
Membership Financial Benefits:
- Enjoy great national, international and mobile calling rates through Telecom New Zealand.
- Special discounted member rates on merchant credit card fees, eftpos terminals and day-to-day banking through Westpac.
- Air NZ Koru Club: NZMA members are entitled to Air NZ Koru Club corporate rates for individual membership.
- 15% discount on legal expenses insurance premiums with Wilkinson Insurance Brokers (policy underwritten by Lumley's).
- Discounts on everyday office stationery and business consumables with OfficeMax.
- Debt collecting at a competitive low cost package to provide a quick, effective, and easy online access with National Revenue Corporation.
- 20% discount on the initial set-up fee for the financial reporting system SmartBooks.
- Pre-employment screening with Morley Security & Investigation Group (MSIG). NZMA has negotiated excellent rates for this service.
- 10% discount on the book Medical Practice Management.
- 10% discount on the business compliance books - Compliance and your Business, and Employment and your Business.
- Special premium rates for quality medical insurance with Southern Cross.
- $20-$40 off all tyres at Beaurepaires, Frank Allen Tyres and Goodyear stores.
- Discounts on selected quality New Zealand wines through the NZMA Wine Club.
- Reduced interest rates with the NZMA Gold American Card* and NZMA Platinum American Express Card*.
- Receive up to 40% discount on full retail subscription fee from ACP magazines.
- M2 magazine offers a 35% discount on 1-year subscription.
- Movieshack - online movie rental services. All NZMA members are eligible for FREE movies for a month and 10% discount on Movieshack Standard Plan for 6 months.
- Petals online flower ordering and delivery - 10% discount on flower orders, 8% discount on gift orders.
Products and services are continually being sought and developed. Members are welcome to put forward suggestions for consideration.
*this service is available to all doctors, including non-members.