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Earn Scientific and Business CEUs at Focus 2023

Published in Women's Health on December 14, 2022

Earn CEUsMastectomy fitters and others in the women’s health industry are always looking for CEUs. There is no better place to earn those CEUs than at Focus: The EW Conference! With the opportunity to earn both scientific and business CEUs with education tailored to you, the educational sessions offered will not only help you improve your business but gain valuable insight to help you adjust to our ever-changing healthcare industry.  

Participants have the chance to earn several CEUs through ABC and BOC at Focus Conference, including up to 6.25 scientific and 12.75 business CEUs. Please refer to focus.essentiallywomen.com/education-session for the most up-to-date information. 

Check out our lineup of sessions below! 

Saturday, Feb. 4

(Pre-Conference Session) Mission Possible: Women's Health Reimbursement 
Presenter: Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director Payer Relations & Reimbursement, VGM & Associates 

CEUs: ABCOP: 3.0 Business | BOC: 3.0 Business 

In this mission, you will be introduced to the variety of contractors hired by the Medicare program including (and other payers), and identifying the payment categories. The session will go through steps for the complete intake process where the gathering of patient information is vital to proper claim submission and so much more. 

Sunday, Feb. 5

(Keynote) Brief Overview on Breast Cancer and Surgical Management and How a Breast Nurse Navigator Helps Ease the Journey  
Presenters: Peter W. Blumencranz, MD, FACS and Agnes Jastrzebski, RN Medical Director, BayCare Oncology Service Line and Breast Nurse Navigator, BayCare 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.25 Scientific | BOC: 1.25 Scientific 

During this session, we will review the history of breast cancer treatment, review surgical options in treatment including oncoplastic resection and reconstructive surgery, discuss the use of sentinel node biopsy, and provide highlights on systemic management, radiation therapy, and the use of genomics.  

(Panel) Patient Perspectives and Best Practices in Mastectomy Fitting
Presenter: Nikki Giamarino, Business Development Manager, American Breast Care 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Scientific | BOC: 1.25 Scientific 

Whether you’ve been a mastectomy fitter for 3 weeks or 30 years, this session will provide an opportunity to reflect on the patient’s perspective as she’s coming to visit you for the first time.  We’ll also share best practices in the fitting room and beyond. 

Expanding in Women's Health - Understanding the Maternity Market 
Presenter: Jason Ivey, Account Manager, Motif Medical 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Business | BOC: 1.25 Business 

We'll discuss how this market has evolved over time, what new and expecting moms are looking for today, and how to drive business through various marketing channels. 

Noontime Networking  
Moderator: Nikki Jensen, Vice President, Essentially Women 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Business | BOC: 1.25 Business 

Join us for this networking lunch as we mix it up to give you a chance to enjoy some lunch and meet some fellow EW members, speakers, and vendors. We’ll have plenty of ice breakers and discussion topics provided so you do not have to worry about where to start the conversation. 

Lifelong Diagnosis, Lifelong Customer: Growing Your Reach in Lymphedema Compression  
Presenter: Bryan Groleau, Director of Clinical Education, COTA/L, CLT-LANA, WCC, LLE, CLWT 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Scientific | BOC: 1.25 Scientific 

In this session we will explore how lymphedema awareness has led to a growing number of patients needing compression more than ever. Don’t leave compression business on the table, but rather learn how to best care for patients and harness that business lifelong. 

Staying Above the Standards  
Presenter: Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, The van Halem Group 

CEUs: ABCOP: .75 Business | BOC: 1.0 Business 

In this session, Kelly will discuss the importance of meeting supplier standards, maintaining appropriate accreditation guidelines, and understanding the state licensure requirements. Time will also be spent addressing common risk areas suppliers may face when billing insurance. 

1 out of 2 women over the age of 50 has Pelvic Floor Dysfunction resulting in Urinary Incontinence- Can YOU Make a Difference?  
Presenter: Gloria Kolb, Chief Executive Officer, Elidah Inc. 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Scientific | BOC: 1.25 Scientific 

You will gain facts and literature- based insights on why Pelvic Floor Health is the next major disruptor in women's health. You will uncover the role you can play in making a difference in the lives of women suffering from urinary incontinence. You will learn who these women are and what they are going through personally, financially and emotionally. 

Monday, Feb. 6

(Keynote) Brain Hacks and Breasts: The Science of Compassion  
Presenter: Katelyn Carey, Clinical Nurse Educator, Author, Speaker 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Scientific | BOC: 1.25 Scientific 

Using breast cancer patients as examples, this presentation will help you learn how to communicate effectively, hold a boundary of compassion, and ensure that you go home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled instead of exhausted. You will walk away with compassion-based communication tips and an emotional first-aid kit that you can use to improve your own well-being. 

Certification and Accreditation:  What You Need to Know  
Presenters: Jim Lawson, Outreach Development, ABC, and Matt Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME, Chief Operating Officer, BOC 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Business | BOC: 1.25 Business 

This session will begin as a joint panel of American Board of Certification for Orthotics & Prosthetics (ABC) and Board of Certification (BOC) representatives doing a Q & A session to address all your certified mastectomy fitter questions. From there we will divide the group for each organization to discuss facility accreditation updates on standards, renewal information and resources available.   

Maximizing Resources to Ensure Fair Payer Contracts  
Presenter: Craig Douglas, Vice President, Payer and Member Relations, VGM Government Relations 

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Business | BOC: 1.25 Business 

In this session, we will dive into some new tools that providers can utilize as they negotiate new or existing contracts with payers to achieve more long-term stability in their contracts. 

Medicare DME: External Breast Prostheses and Non-implanted Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulator
Presenters: Belinda Yandell, Noridian Healthcare Solutions, and Ruth Reese, CGS Administrators  

CEUs: ABCOP: 1.0 Business | BOC: 1.25 Business 

Belinda and Ruth will discuss Medicare coverage criteria and documentation requirements for external breast prostheses. The National Coverage Determination for the new Non-implanted Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulator will also be discussed. Frequently asked questions will be covered, with time for questions following the presentation. 

For more information about these sessions, including continuing education credit for each, please visit focus.essentiallywomen.com/education-schedule. 

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