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*Schedule Subject To Change.

- Represents classes that qualify for Continuing Education Credits

Sunday, February 3

- 8:00AM - 9:30AM
- Exercise & Life After Cancer
  
  Jenn Junk - Executive Director, Recovery on Water
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.5 Scientific
  BOC: 1.5 Scientific
  When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Jenn joins the Focus Conference to...
- 9:45AM - 11:00AM
- Before, During & After Hair Loss: Tips for the Mastectomy Fitter
  
  Sherry Brooks - Image Recovery Specialist, Image Boutique at Georgia Cancer Center
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
  BOC: 1.5 Scientific
  Learning Objectives:
  Identify the stages of hair loss and...
- How to Make Operations and Billing a Success in Today's Environment: A Best Practice Approach
  
  Miriam Lieber and Ronda Buhrmester - How to Make Operations and Billing A Success in Today’s Environment: A Best Practice Approach
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.5 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  Examine the implications of accepting...
- Understanding the Business of Compression Hosiery
  
  Evan McGill - Executive Vice President & Business Development, Therafirm
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
  BOC: 1.5 Scientific
  Learning Objectives:
  Understanding venous disease and...
- 11:15AM - 12:30PM
- Hope is Not a Business Plan
  
  Doug Stallbaumer - Partner and Co-Founder, Argosy Group, Inc.
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.5 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  Understand the basic concepts of ...
- New Solutions for Fitting the Breast Reconstruction Patient
  
  Beth Erdy - Business Development Manager, TruLife
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
  BOC: 1.5 Scientific
  Learning Objectives:
  Evaluate a patient's...
- Where HIPAA Compliance and Cyber Security Intersect: Are You Protected?
  
  Carol Albaugh and Kelly Grahovac - Technical Solutions Consultant, VGM Group, Inc.
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.5 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  Understand the current state of cyber...
- 12:30PM - 1:45PM
- Networking Lunch
  
  Nikki Jensen - Vice President, EW
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.25 Business
  Session Description:
  Attendees will participate in small group...
- 2:30PM - 3:45PM
- Advanced Lymphedema: How Custom Compression Therapy Benefits Your Patients
  
  Bryan Groleau - National Senior Clinical Education Manager, medi-USA
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
  BOC: 1.5 Scientific
  Learning Objectives:
  Discuss the various stages of...
- Retail Marketing Strategies: Reinvent, Re-energize, Re-engage
  
  Staci Langel - Operations Manager, VGM Retail
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.5 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  Identify and define the marketing content...
- Tapping into the Customer Experience for the Mastectomy Patient
  
  Miriam Lieber - President, Lieber Consulting, LLC.
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.5 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  Recognize mastectomy fitters are...

Monday, February 4

- 9:00AM - 10:15AM
- If Disney Ran Your Company
  
  Louis Feuer - President, Dynamic Seminars & Consulting
  
  CEUs:
  ABCOP: 1.25 Business
  BOC: 1.25 Business
  Learning Objectives:
  TBD
  Session...

10:30AM - 11:45AM
2019 ABC Update: Changes in Privileging? Compliance, Excellence, Best Business Practices

Jim Lawson - Outreach Development, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC)

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Business
BOC: 1.5 Business
Learning Objectives:
Changes in privileging standards
Best...
Building a Successful Custom Breast Prosthesis Business

Nikki Jensen - Vice President, Essentially Women

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Business
BOC: 1.5 Business
Learning Objectives:
Identify the benefits of a custom breast...
Proper Techniques in Measuring & Fitting for Shoes

Brian Lane - Education Director, Dr. Comfort

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
BOC: 1.5 Scientific
Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the proper techniques for...

2:00PM - 3:15PM
Brand You. Owning Your Identity.

Christina Throndson - Vice President of VGM Forbin

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Business
BOC: 1.25 Business
Learning Objectives:
Understand why a personal brand is...
Healing from the Inside Out: The Role of Nutrition for Supporting Wound Healing

Alison Rigby - Medical Science Liaison

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific
BOC: 1.25 Scientific
Learning Objectives:
Highlight the National Pressure Ulcer...
Referral Source & Marketing Best Practice Panel

Ronda Buhrmester - Director of Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc.

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.5 Business
BOC: 1.25 Business
Learning Objectives:
Describe the best tools and techniques to...

3:30PM - 5:00PM
State of the Industry for Women's Health, Legislative Update & Succession Planning

Mark Higley - Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, VGM Group, Inc.

CEUs:
ABCOP: 1.25 Business
BOC: 1.75 Business
Learning Objectives:
Identify past and current legislative...