To learn more or register, visit AmericanBreastCare.com.

Caroline will lead a discussion centering around lymphedema and lipedema products. Participants will gain a greater understanding of proper garment selection for each of these conditions. We will close with an interactive Q&A session.

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) will offer its Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) and Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) exams, each at a $25 savings, to POWER Symposium attendees. To register, create a MyBOC account (click on Apply for Certification) or log in to your existing account. Then click Apply Now, select Mastectomy Fitter and choose the POWER CMF exam or select Orthotic Fitter and choose the POWER COF exam.

You must submit your application and documentation to BOC before taking either exam. Click here for BOC CMF eligibility requirements or BOC COF eligibility requirements. Email cert@bocusa.org or call 877.776.2200 with questions.

If you are not a BOC CMF or BOC COF, then come to POWER prepared to sit for your exam!

How do you maintain your sanity, relationships and health when there is never enough time to get things done? Hectic pace, chronic high-stress, uncertainty and unavoidable negative influences can threaten productivity, creativity and suck the fun out of even the most enjoyable professions. Protective gear is important in many work environments, wouldn’t it be nice to have protective gear for stress?

Eliz will share insights from her job stress research and strategies to limit the impact of stress by developing what she calls an “emotional hazmat suit.” Using her unique testing tool, she’ll provide detailed insight into your stress environment and pinpoint opportunities for impact.

After surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins, Eliz knows limiting stress is essential to a long, enjoyable and productive life. This engaging and humorous program details how to develop a system to protect your health, sanity and relationships by:

• Deconstructing the impact of stress physically and mentally
• Developing protective methods to cope with high stress
• Understanding how to address what “keeps you up at night”
• Exploring different types of stress recovery strategies
• Utilizing a framework to create a plan to work well under pressure

People living with lyphedema or lipedema must overcome constant challenges as part of their daily routine. There are so many incredible ambassadors out there, advocating for themselves and others battling these diseases. Their stories are awe-inspiring and motivating. You’ll get to meet a few of the fierce warriors, breaking down barriers and setting the example for others of how to keep living and moving.

Dr. Melissa will discuss what Lipedema is and its role as a unique and underserved lymphatic disorder.  She will cover the most impactful Lipedema management resources and explain how to provide beneficial resources for your patients and customers trying to manage Lipedema on their own.

We’re thrilled to bring together a great diverse group of exhibitors at POWER 2019. During the Product Showcase, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the latest products and services from our exhibitors, including new vendors ABC, Complete Shaping, New Day Products and more!

The future of breast cancer is bright. Breakthroughs are changing the landscape of treatment, patients are more engaged in their care, and treatment outcomes are better than ever. Yet, all this change creates new challenges. How do you keep up with the latest trends?  How do you serve the demands of a more engaged clientele? And, how do you manage the downward pressure on Medicare reimbursements?

Dr. Deming’s unique expertise in breast cancer, cancer leadership and apparel will come together to provide you with a new perspective on breast cancer and the services you provide. Serving persons with cancer is not just about the science of medicine or the business of DME. It is about healing. Dr. Deming will challenge you to think differently about your role and elevate the services you provide.

She will also provide an update on current trends in breast cancer treatment and share ways for you to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Finally, she will give concrete ways for you to connect and collaborate with referring clinics to improve the experience for your customers.

Key Take-Aways:

• Knowledge of breast cancer trends for 2019.
• New insight into your customer’s experience.
• Tools to build relationships with both customers and clinics.
• A fresh perspective on DME business.

Retail is no longer an option for healthcare, it’s the expectation. From primary doctors to medical supply products, consumers make decisions every day on how, where and what solutions will work for their health care. At POWER 2018, Jim took attendees on an eye-opening and inspiring journey into the new consumer’s expectations and explained how you can exceed them. This year, he’ll help put those ideas into practice help you transform your business to meet your customers’ needs for both products and experience. The future in medical supply is bright for specialty retailers who can create a better and easier experience for their customers. During this workshop, retailers will share how implementing key behaviors (outlined by Jim) in selling, visual merchandising and sales performance management produced positive results for their businesses. Also, retailers will share how investing in resources from Dr. Chrono, as well as Brand Kenekt, have helped their businesses run more efficiently and strengthen relationships with customers.

Though not the official version, we’ll host our own Mardi Gras at POWER. Prepare to let the good times roll with great food, music, dancing, decor and entertainment you’ll only find in New Orleans. Feel free to dress for the occasion in purple, green and gold!