Title: Become a Member

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URL Source: https://pocmarketing.org/members/become-a-member

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Join our Membership Community
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Members benefit from collaborative efforts of major industry participants to advocate for the POC channel

[Apply for Membership](https://form.jotform.com/252995197165169)

Core Benefits
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Members directly **influence POCMA's strategic direction** by collaborating with major industry leaders through committees. [Schedule](https://scheduler.zoom.us/nicole-divinagracia/thirty) a meeting to learn how your company can access exclusive member benefits.

### Industry Advocacy

Shape the future of point of care marketing

### Collaborative Network

Connect with major industry leaders

### Exclusive Resources

Access member-only benefits, events, and timely insights

### Professional Standards

Define guidelines and best practices for marketing and planning

Types of Membership
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Companies who operate or sell Point of Care Media and organizations who are engaged as service providers or otherwise provide support of the point of care channel and/or those who can support healthcare providers beyond the point of care are eligible for membership.

### Board Membership

*   General members with annual POC revenue above the threshold established by the Board of Directors
*   Minimum 3 years in US business
*   Must have direct provider relationships
*   Must operate proprietary POC media offering

### General Membership

*   Organizations and corporations operating or selling POC media
*   Open to companies of all sizes in the POC space

### Affiliate Membership

*   Organizations engaged as service providers or otherwise support the POC channel
*   5 board-elected Affiliates serve on the BOD annually (2-year tenure)

### Reciprocal Membership

*   Any trade association, non-profit, or coalition with mutual interest in POC healthcare engagement or channel goals
*   These are non-voting members

Membership Requirements
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*   Agree to [POCMA Bylaws](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/n5bvmf5g/production/05a8c6ef758d54906468a01ae3af4e55014c65af.pdf)
*   Agree to [POCMA Mission Statement](https://pocmarketing.org/about/about-us)
*   Agree to [POCMA Ethical Guidelines](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/n5bvmf5g/production/e577637f8bed31bcc4bdc7f0158ad607766dd41f.docx)
*   Agree to [POCMA Antitrust Compliance Policy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mk7jkSs-j9eSdo174svqchbvCuMZe4dU/view?usp=sharing)
*   Maintain compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations
*   Not be subject to a federal or state criminal indictment, investigation or other related action by a federal or state agency regarding the member company or its current employees involving allegations of fraud, deception, or crimes of moral turpitude that may affect the reputation of the Association.

5 Steps to Become a Member
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### 1\. Submit Application

Complete membership application online

### 2\. Board Review

Application reviewed by POCMA Board of Directors

### 3\. Complete Agreement

If approved, complete membership agreement

### 4\. Pay  Membership Fee

Based on your organization category

### 5\. Renew Annually

Maintain active membership status

Meet Our Members
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[Meet our Members](https://pocmarketing.org/members/meet-our-members)