OWINGS MILLS, Md. (May 30, 2025) — The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), a CMS-deemed accrediting organization serving the durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics and supplies (DMEPOS) industries for more than 40 years, today shared updates regarding a three-year cessation in accepting new accreditation and reaccreditation applications in four states: Florida, Texas, California and New York.
The action, taken at the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), follows the discovery of misconduct by a former independent contractor who took advantage of professional relationships and trust to circumvent protocols for personal gain.
BOC’s President and CEO, Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, reaffirms the organization’s commitment to integrity, quality and regulatory compliance.
“BOC remains in good standing as a CMS-deemed accrediting organization. The transgressions of a former independent contractor do not reflect BOC’s values or institutional practices,” said Knott. “We are taking this matter seriously and are working closely with CMS to ensure continued compliance and maintain the high standards for which BOC is known.”
BOC continues to operate at full capacity in 46 states, with accreditation services fully available nationwide except in the four states. This action only impacts new and reaccreditation applications; it does not affect currently accredited organizations in those states.
“Current BOC-accredited businesses in Florida, Texas, California and New York remain fully accredited and recognized,” Knott added. “We are working collaboratively with CMS to comply with its instructions. Although CMS and BOC agreed that the cessation in the four states is for three years, CMS will review the status of the cessation annually. BOC’s goal is for it to resume full accreditation activity in the four states in less than three years.”
BOC has already implemented enhancements to internal systems and oversight mechanisms, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to operational excellence. These actions reflect BOC’s proactive approach and dedication to advancing quality assurance and public trust across the healthcare landscape.
For more information about BOC, visit www.bocusa.org.
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About BOC
For more than 40 years, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has provided nationally recognized credentials in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and durable medical equipment (DME). BOC offers business accreditation for DME/HME suppliers, pharmacies, mastectomy providers, and O&P facilities, and professional certification for orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters, and DME specialists. BOC credentials are recognized by CMS and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The organization has earned 12 Stevie Awards for excellence in customer service and innovation.
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