The BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
November 12–14, 2015 The W Fort Lauderdale Florida
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ............................................................................... 3 Program Overview ��������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Panel Discussion ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Venue information ��������������������������������������������������������������� 8 General information ������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Contact information ������������������������������������������������������������ 10
2 | BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
WELCOME Dear all, We are pleased to welcome you as valued and respected professionals working with hearing implants, to our first ever BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We hope you will enjoy the scientific program with presentations from prominent guest speakers on key topics of bone anchored hearing systems. We aim to facilitate and encourage discussions with like-minded colleagues on a selection of topics of interest. As well as having a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, expand your network and gain inspiration, you will have a chance to learn more about our new Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery technique and some of Oticon Medical’s future plans. We look forward to welcoming you to Ft Lauderdale, Florida.
Kind regards,
Jared Schnackenberg President, Oticon Medical, US
BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting | 3
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Thursday, Nov 12th
6:00pm Welcome Cocktail Terrace Room, 5th level W hotel 7:00pm Dinner Reception Terrace Room, 5th level W hotel
Friday, Nov 13th
8:00–8:45am Breakfast Zen Den Room, 4th level W hotel 9:00–9:15am Welcome Address Ronald Blokker
Studio 8, 2nd level W Hotel 9:15–9:30am Introduction to the Scientific Program Ravi Sockalingam
9:30–10:00am New Developments in the Ponto Family: Introduction to Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS) & Abutment Extender Marcus Holmberg
10:00–10:15am Break 10:15–10:45am Implant Design in Bone Anchored Hearing Systems - In Pursuit of Bone Bonding Martin Johansson
10:45–11:15am Transcutaneous and Percutaneous Bone Conduction Solutions Alan Ho
4 | BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 11:15–11:45am Post Surgery Evaluation and Outcome Measures Bill Hodgetts
11:45–12:45pm Lunch Zen Den Room, 4th level W hotel 12:45–1:15pm Comparison of Surgical Techniques in Bone Anchored Surgery Seilesh Babu
1:15–1:45pm Bone Anchored Hearing Surgery in Children: Expanding Indications and Special Considerations Kenneth Lee
1:45–3:15pm Concurrent Sessions: Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS) Workshop & Five Amazing Years of Bone Anchored Patients Marcus Holmberg A New Frontier
in Cochlear Implants Design and Technology;
The Neuro CI Jared Schnackenberg
3:15–3:30pm Day 1 Closing Remarks 5:45–8:45pm Meet the group in the lobby Departure to boat tour followed by dinner
BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting | 5
PANEL DISCUSSIONS Panel discussions The purpose of the panel discussion is to share opinions, clinical experiences, ideas and knowledge on a variety of pertinent topics in bone anchored hearing system.
Saturday, Nov 14th
8:00–9:00am Breakfast Zen Den Room, 4th level W hotel 9:00–9:30am Cost Analysis of Bone Anchored Hearing Treatment Brian McKinnon
Studio 8, 2nd level W Hotel 9:30–10:30am Panel Discussion 1: Typical Service Path to Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Moderator: Marc Bennet, MD MBA Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
10:30–10:45am Break 10:45–11:45am Panel Discussion 2: Management of SSD - Cochlear Implants versus Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Moderator: Jack Wazen, MD FACS Silversetein Institute, Sarasota, Florida, USA
11:45–12:00pm Day 2 Closing Remarks and Conclusion 12:00–1:00pm Lunch & Departures Zen Den Room, 4th level W hotel
6 | BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery drill with cannula
The Ponto Plus sound processor
The Neuro Zti CI implant*
The Neuro One sound processor*
*not available in the U.S.
BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting | 7
VENUE INFORMATION W Fort Lauderdale Hotel 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida Holding court on 315 feet of South Florida’s finest golden-sand coastline, W Fort Lauderdale is the hottest destination to emerge on the scene since South Beach. W Fort Lauderdale invites guests to explore all the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale. Transformed into an epicenter of modern luxury and choice gourmet cuisine, world-class shopping, legendary beaches, 3,000 hours of sunshine year-round and 300 miles of waterways, Fort Lauderdale is considered the Venice of America. Oh, and it just happens to be the yachting capital of the world, too! With 23 miles of beachfront and five million square feet of luxury shopping and dining just minutes from our gorgeous it-spot, this is your personal playground where moments are magical and dreams turn into reality. Check in: 4:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM Close by Airports: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FTL) 7 miles, Miami International (MIA) 32 miles, and Palm Beach International (PBI) 46 miles.
8 | BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
GENERAL INFORMATION Climate Greater Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida’s southeastern coast, known for its beaches and miles of boating canals. A great vacation spot that guarantees balmy breezes, tropical nights and warm ocean water. The month of November is not an exception of warm climate with an average high of 81 ˚F (27.0 ˚C) and low of 65 ˚F (19.0 ˚C). Attire The attired for the entire meeting is business casual. International calls For calls to the US, dial 1 followed by the 10 digit number. When calling outside the US, dial 011 followed by the city area code and phone number. Avoid charging overseas telephone calls to your hotel room, as such calls can be very expensive. Dietary requests Please advise Brendalys Trinidad of any dietary requests if you did not make when you originally signed up to participate in this meeting.
BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting | 9
CONTACT INFORMATION Brendalys Trinidad Mobile: 1-908-930-5553
Ravi Sockalingam Mobile: 1-908-202-3524
10 | BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting
NOTES
BAHS Summit of the Americas Meeting | 11
About Oticon Medical Because Sound Matters Oticon Medical is a global company in implantable hearing solutions, dedicated to bringing the magical world of sound to people at every stage of life. As a member of one of the world’s largest groups of hearing health care companies, we share a close link with Oticon and direct access to the latest advancements in hearing research and technologies. Our competencies span more than a century of innovations in sound processing and decades of pioneering experience in hearing implant technology. By working collaboratively with patients, physicians and hearing care professionals, we ensure that every solution we create is designed with user needs in mind. We share an unwavering commitment to provide innovative solutions and support that enhance quality of life for people wherever life may take them. Because we know how much sound matters.
www.oticonmedical.com