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Sunday, February 3, 2019, 11:15 - 12:30 PM Where HIPAA Compliance & Cyber Security Intersect - Are You Protected? Carol Albaugh, Technical Solutions Consultant, VGM Group Inc. Kelly Grahovac, Senior Consultant, The van Halem Group Learning Objectives: Understand the current state of cyber threats, and those common in the healthcare industry Understand technology best practices and practical steps you can take immediately to help protect your business from cyber threats Discuss the

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 9:45 - 11:00 AM Understanding the Business of Compression Hosiery Evan McGill, Exective VP & Business Development, Therafirm Learning Objectives: Understanding venous disease and lymphedema and what happens to the body requiring it to need compression hosiery Understanding the THERAFIRM product line (upper and lower extremity) Measuring and fitting compression hosiery Building a referral source and growing your business with compression hosiery Session

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 9:45 - 11:00 AM Before, During and After Hair Loss: Tips for the Mastectomy Fitter Sherry Brooks, Image Recovery Specialist, Image Boutique at Georgia Cancer Center Learning Objectives: Identify the stages of hair loss and resources available Discover basic steps of care for hair loss patients Discuss ways to make patients feel comfortable and confident throughout this process List things to look for when referring a patient to a reputable organization Session

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 11:15 - 12:30 PM Hope is Not a Business Plan Douglas Stallbaumer, Owner, Argosy Group Learning Objectives: Understand the basic concepts of  business plan Why should you prepare a business plan Why building Marketing and Sales into your budget is a necessity What is included in business plan. How a business plan can  assist your business in growth, compliance and organization. Session Description: How many times have you as started out

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 9:45 - 11:30 AM How to Make Operations and Billing a Success in Today's Environment: A Best Practice Approach Miriam Lieber, President, Lieber Consulting, LLC. & Ronda Buhrmester, Director of Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc. Learning Objectives: Examine the implications of accepting assignment versus filing non assigned claims Discuss how to employ ABNs and product upgrades for specific customers Identify common billing mishaps and ways to avoid them Explain

Focus Conference 2019 is right around the corner - make plans to attend TODAY! Here are the top five reasons to register TODAY! Early Bird Registration Discount - Register today and save $100! Full conference registration is $225 until 10/1/18 - snag your spot before pricing increases! All inclusive pricing! When you come to Focus Conference, we will take care of you - registration includes education, meals and entertainment. Best of industry education! Not only will full conference attendees

Do you have a staff member currently working on their eligibility requirements to sit for their Certified Mastectomy Fitter exam? Or are you looking to train one of your employees? Great news! At Focus Conference 2019, Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) will be present for all those interested in sitting for their Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) Exam. This is an excellent opportunity to train another staff member to step in during your absence!  BOC will offer its CMF exam

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