2005 Archives 

ABC is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to the board of directors: Michael Brncick, CPO; Donald ‘Deane’ Doty, CPO; and Kristine Wilson, Ph.D.

In the brief three year history of the ABC fitter credentialing program, over 3,300 orthotic and mastectomy professionals have met standards to become ABC Registered Fitters.

Catherine Carter, ABC’s certification director since 1996, has accepted an appointment to serve as executive director.

On Wednesday, July 27, 2005, formal negotiations between the ABC and BOC to form a unified certification organization were officially ended.

In continued efforts to advance the value of ABC accreditation and certification, ABC spent three days in June promoting ABC standards and www.oandpcare.org at the Case Management Society of America's annual conference.

As of January 1, 2006, eligibility requirements for professionals applying to become ABC Registered Orthotic Fitters will require completion of a written examination.

To counter today’s skyrocketing costs of healthcare, insurance companies are pressured to pursue policies that ease their bottom line.

As of June 30, 2005, ABC’s certification policy in which BOC certified orthotists/prosthetists are eligible to apply for ABC certification has expired.

On March 2, 2005, Jeff Yakovich, CO, FAAOP, President-Elect for ABC presented public comments to Medicare's Program Advisory Oversight Committee.

To further the use of ABC Accreditation as a standard for O&P care, last fall ABC announced a three year agreement with the publishers of the Case Manager’s Resource Guide.

The American Board for Certification would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Sidney Fishman, PhD.

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. announced today that all O&P facilities contracted by Linkia will be required to meet the organizational and clinical facility accreditation standards of ABC.