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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 16, 2021) –The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) board of directors proudly announces its 2022 executive committee. The executive committee is comprised of the officers of the board. The recently elected 2022 officers are:...
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME from Credentialing Director to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Gruskin’s expanded responsibilities include oversight of BOC’s internal...
On page 7 of the September 2021 HME News Smart Talk, BOC's Matt Gruskin answers the question, "In addition to accreditation, what can I do to enhance the value and quality of my business?". Read his answers in the online edition! View article »
On page 9 of the August 2021 HDME News Smart Talk newsletter, BOC's Matt Gruskin answers the question, "Should I be concerned if my accrediting organization requests additional information or corrective actions following my site survey?" Read his full answer and more on page 9...
In this podcast, BOC Chief Operating Officer Matt Gruskin talks with HME Business Editor David Kopf about common accreditation site survey issues and explains how to address them using a corrective action plan. Listen to Podcast
On page 7 of the July 2021 HME News Smart Talk, BOC’s Matt Gruskin answers the question, “How do I prepare for my accreditation site survey?” Read his answers in the online edition! View article»
In June's HME News Smart Talk, BOC's Matt Gruskin answers the question, "How do I prepare for my accreditation site survey?" and gives tips on how to be prepared. Read the Full Article
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 and is presented in honor and remembrance of longtime...