Most local societies do no allow vendors to join.Joining HBMA has distinct advantages.1. Most doctors belong to their professional organizations, they look positively at a company that also belongs to one.2. HBMA meets twice a year, you can get to meet other members and converse with them.3. There are many vendors who belong to HBMA, some of them have member discounts, usually they tend to be established vendors.4. HBMA has a private forum, where you can get answers.5. HBMA has a code of ethics, that members pledge to; you can require your staff to pledge to the same, in your contractual agreements with them, if you have one. Most members do that.