As you may know, CMS has proposed a “prior authorization” process for prosthetic reimbursements. At first, this sounds like a good idea, but in discussions with our fellow members of the O&P Alliance*, we have come to see there are major concerns surrounding this rule. The...

Please see an update to this release below. In a recent decision by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics (“Kentucky Board”), the Board affirmed the conclusion of an independent report that found that the Board of...

Valid and reliable examinations are used by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) to ensure its certified individuals have the knowledge and skills required to serve patients in their fields. Recently, BOC’s Chief Credentialing Officer, Wendy Miller, BOCO, CDME, along...

A consolidated approach to credentialing was recently implemented by The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) through the successful unification of the organization’s certification and accreditation departments. This milestone integration will strengthen BOC’s product and...

NextLOGiK, a Columbia, Md.-based technology company, recently launched CompWALK, a mobile-ready, online software platform that allows organizations to measure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and corporate benchmarks. The data collected is recorded and processed...

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to welcome Carrie Green to the BOC staff as Marketing Manager. Green is responsible for developing and implementing BOC’s marketing strategy to improve communication with stakeholders and uphold customer satisfaction....

As part of the promise to meet the demand for quality patient care while providing exceptional support to its practitioners, BOC continues to evolve as a trusted resource for certification and accreditation in the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) profession. On January 1,...

Owings Mills, Maryland (January 31, 2014) – In a joint effort to deliver a unique certification opportunity to Medtrade attendees, an introductory workshop for the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification exam will be presented by the Board of...

The Chair and Executive Committee of its Board of Directors were recently announced by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). James L. Hewlett, BOCO, who has served two terms as Vice Chair of the Board, assumed the role of Chair beginning January 1, 2014. The Executive...

Posted on behalf of the Hanger Clinic. Please direct inquiries to Jennifer Bittner, Hanger, Inc., 512-777-3730, jbittner@hanger.com, or Krisita Burket, Hanger, Inc., 904-249-0314, kburket@hanger.com AUSTIN, Texas, November 14, 2013 – Hanger, Inc. today announced it has...

Posted on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society from Chris Casteel. Please direct inquiries to Patti Radzik at patti.radzik@mmss.org. The da Vinci Awards is seeking nominations for its annual awards program honoring those who are bringing life-improving technologies...

The election of Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, as Secretary-Treasurer of its Board of Directors was recently announced by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). ICE is a professional membership association that advances credentialing through education, standards,...

A new accreditation program for retail pharmacies was developed and launched by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). The launch occurred at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 115th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition in Orlando, Florida. BOC is...

Owings Mills, MD– A new website was launched by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) on September 13, 2013. The launch occurred in time for the O&P World Congress, hosted by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), in Orlando, Florida. The new...