COMING SOON: POWER Retail 2024 Schedule
*This is our 2023 schedule. Times are PST (USA). Use this Time Zone Converter to translate to your local time.
Wednesday, April 26
- 2 - 4 p.m.
The Evolution of Breast Prostheses
Custom breast prostheses are changing the breast care industry. During this Trulife-sponsored session, National Sales Manager Bryan Schloss and National Accounts Manager Betsy Fitzgerald will provide the history of breast prostheses – comparing how they were made in the past to today. They will explain the advancements in technology and how the use of silicone has resulted in tremendous improvements. Attendees will receive additional CEUs from BOC and ABC. - 5:30 - 7 p.m.Welcome Reception and Party
Join us in the Bezel Bar to kick off POWER with appetizers, craft cocktails and live music.
Thursday, April 27
- 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.Breakfast with Vendors in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy a light breakfast and visit the booths.
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Keynote: On Choice and Change – Taking Charge of Change at Work and In Life
“Change Imposed is Change Opposed.” If this popular axiom is true then how do organizations implement vital change while managing such resistance? Taking this paradox head on, Kathy Cleveland Bull creates an unparalleled experience for participants as she shares powerful stories, proven organizational change models as well as the latest advances in integrating organizational and personal change strategies necessary for successful, long term change. Participants discover profound truths about change that give individuals and organizations a quick and easy way to understand change and internalize their responsibility in “Taking Charge of Change”. You will leave inspired, motivated to act and with specific applications for creating the successful, proactive and flexible organization of the future.
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment
Colleen Murphy, MD, FACS, will highlight advancements in breast cancer treatment, promising research results and changes in the approach to patient care.
- 10:30 - 11 a.m.Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Grab a coffee or tea and shop the exhibits.
- 11 a.m. - noonUnderstanding the Therapist’s Role in Patient Care
Vicki Ralph, MPPA, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, will outline the role she plays in patient care at UCHealth, sharing best practices, how retailers can partner with therapists for better outcomes and her outlook for advancements in treatment and increasing patient compliance.
- Noon - 1:30 p.m.Networking Lunch
We’re thrilled to bring together a diverse group of attendees, speakers and exhibitors at POWER. Take time during this lunch session to enjoy your meal while networking with peers. Then, browse the booths to learn about the latest products and services from our exhibitors.
- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Healthcare Consumerism
Ryan Donahue will outline the effects of consumerism on healthcare, representing today’s consumer’s point-of-view on a wide range of topics. His will evaluate your business approach, highlight common issues we’re all experiencing and map out a path for success in light of the many challenges that exist in healthcare today.
- 2:30 - 3 p.m.Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Grab a snack, coffee or tea and shop the exhibits.
- 3 - 4 p.m.Peer-to-Peer Retailer Panel
A panel of your peers will address common business obstacles and ways to overcome them, what we learned from the pandemic, successful pivoting strategies still in place, opportunities for growth and more.
- 4 - 6 p.m.POWER Networking Session
Consider this your POWER Happy Hour – enjoy refreshments and drinks in the Exhibit Hall. Use this time to network with each other, therapists attending POWER Lymphatics, speakers and our exhibitors.
Friday, April 28
- 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Breakfast with Vendors in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy a light breakfast and visit the booths.
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Trends in Breast Cancer Treatment and Beyond
As a breast cancer survivor oncology rehabilitation consultant and founder of TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT, FAAOMPT, has a pulse on what is impacting patient care and positive outcomes in breast care. She’ll share her insights on the patient experience and how you and your staff can most effectively build loyalty among healthcare professionals and survivors.
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Understanding Venous Disease
Steven Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI, will provide an overview of chronic venous disease. He’ll explain the CEAP classification system and treatment for each stage.
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Break with Exhibitors
Shop in the Exhibit Hall – take advantage of the great deals before it closes!
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Medicare: What You Need to Know…Now
Ruth Reese and Angie Cooper will explain Medicare coverage and documentation requirements for external breast prostheses and mastectomy bras, audits and how recent changes will affect you and your customers. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and Angie and Ruth also will be available during exhibit hours to answer questions one-on-one.
- 12:15 - 12:30 p.m.Boxed Lunch
Grab a boxed lunch and head back into the Medicare Q&A session.
- 12:30 - 1 p.m.
- 1 - 3 p.m.Juzo Academy: The Impact of the Lymphedema Treatment Act
Wondering how the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) may affect your business and your customers? An expert on the LTA will discuss how to navigate through some of the changes you may be faced with and how to prepare. Juzo Education Mangager Caroline Pinney will explain the impact the LTA may have in compression garment world.
- 7 - 9:30 p.m.POWER Cocktail Party
Join your peers, therapists attending POWER Lymphatics, exhibitors and speakers for appetizers, drinks, music and dancing.
