2006 Archives 

Certified Pedorthists have overwhelmingly voted to approve integration of the BCP into the ABC.

CMS announced today that the ABC has been awarded ‘Deemed Status’ as an accrediting organization for suppliers of DMEPOS.

This election season carries special meaning for the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic profession, as voting is underway that may lead to integration of BCP into ABC.

CMS announced award of a contract to the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC), Palmetto GBA, LLC.

The transition to Computer Based Testing for ABC is complete and the initial administration of computer based testing will take place November 13-18, 2006.

CMS released new Quality Standards for all suppliers of DMEPOS.

ABC is launching a new credential for individuals providing therapeutic shoes and fitting services.

ABC recently submitted comments to the CMS regarding accreditation requirements proposed in CMS-1270-P.

In a unanimous decision by both boards, ABC and BCP, have begun deliberations to create a combined organization.

The Board of Directors of ABC has announced that the Unique Qualifications (UQ) pathways to ABC practitioner certification will end on December 31, 2008.

This June, ABC will begin conducting an extensive survey of O&P practitioners and technicians to collect the detailed information necessary to develop a new Practice Analysis of the Disciplines of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

ABC, the Academy, AOPA and the NAAOP today announce the formation of a new alliance which will bring the four organizations together.