The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce Theresa “Terri” McLeod, CMF, COF as the 2022 recipient of the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. John Kenney, PhD, BOCO, past Newberry Award winner and former Chair of BOC’s Board of Directors,...
HME News – O&P Market Keeps Marching Forward
In this recent HME News article, BOC's COO Matt Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME is included with his perspective on how the O&P community can overcome obstacles and solidify growth. Check it out here.
BOC Board of Directors Announces 2023 Executive Committee
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Board of Directors proudly announces its 2023 executive committee. The executive committee is comprised of the officers of the board. The recently elected 2023 officers are: Chair (incumbent): Wayne R. Rosen, BOCP, BOCO, LPO, CDME,...
BOC Wins Gold W3 Award for Website Redesign
New site improves user experience through mobile-first design, user-friendly navigation. The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a proud winner of the Gold w3 Award for its recent web redesign and improvements for customer navigation. With more than 3,000 annual...
Nominations Open for BOC’s Certificant of the Year Award
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. “Through our Certificant of the Year Award we honor...
HME Business Podcast – The Strategic Value of Accreditation
The latest episode of the HME Business podcast featuring BOC's Matt Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME discussing the strategic value of your accreditation and what you should expect from your accrediting organization. Listen here.
HME News – BOC’S Judi Knott Values People, Providers
BOC's incoming CEO, Judi Knott, MA, MBA recently spoke with HME News about her top priorities as she transitions into her new role, as well as how BOC will continue to foster growth and address the needs of the DMEPOS community. To read the full interview, click here.
BOC Announces New CEO
Board appoints Judi L. Knott, MA, MBA as BOC’s new CEO The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s (BOC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Judi L. Knott, MA, MBA, as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Knott now serves...
BOC Welcomes Two New Hires
Organization adds new operations manager and digital marketing manager. The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce two new additions to its staff: Wil Townsend, operations manager and Meghan Smith, digital marketing manager. As BOC’s operations...
HME News – BOC Leader Reflects on Tenure
BOC's CEO Claudia Zacharias, who recently announced that she will retire at the end of 2022, spoke with HME News recently. Read her reflections on her tenure here.
Nominations Open for BOC’s Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to BOC. BOC created the award in honor and remembrance of longtime...
An Announcement from BOC
Big news from BOC! President & CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, recently announced she plans to retire at the end of 2022. During her tenure, Claudia led BOC through substantial growth, new service additions, and the achievement of an award-winning customer service...
BOC CEO Announces Retirement Plans
Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE to retire in December 2022. The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s President & CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, recently announced she plans to retire at the end of 2022. “It is an honor to conclude my professional career as BOC’s CEO,” said...
BOC Funds COPL Grant Study Exploring “Racial Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics”
Research is now underway for the study “Racial Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics,” a recipient of a 2021 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) Pilot Grant. The Board of...