2010 Archives 

John M. (Mo) Kenney, CPO, FAAOP assumed the role of President of the ABC Board of Directors on December 1.

ABC announces the transition of its Board of Directors for 2011.

ABC is pleased to announce the reinstatement of its Certified Orthotic/Prosthetic Assistant certification program.

ABC has launched its newly designed and updated consumer website, OandPCare.org.

ABC is pleased to announce its participation in the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) 2010 National Assembly in Orlando, September 29-October 2.

ABC mourns the loss of beloved board member, Todd F. Anderson, CP, FAAOP.

ABC has added a new set of dates for administering its certification exams for 2011.

ABC congratulates The National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) on revising the orthotic and prosthetic education standards, raising the minimum education level for the profession to a master’s degree.

ABC is proud to announce mostly positive changes to the Taxonomy Code from the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC).

ABC congratulates Sam E. Hamontree, CP, Past President of ABC, on the creation of an annual business education award in his honor.

CMS has published a change to the date by which referring physicians must have active accounts in the Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), from January 3, 2011 back to July 6, 2010.

ABC announces the release of a new Facility Accreditation Guide. The Facility Accreditation Guide was updated to provide ABC accredited facilities with clearer and more concise direction for acquiring and maintaining an ABC accreditation.

ABC is conducting a Practice Analysis Survey of the Orthotic Fitter and the participation of all ABC certified orthotic fitters is critical.

ABC announces the release of its 2009 Annual Report. The publication is a summary of ABC’s successes in 2009 and provides insight into its current efforts.

NCOPE along with the ABC, the BOC and the PFA convened in Dallas on April 10 and 11 to critically assess the future of pedorthic practice and formal education.

ABC announces the release of its updated Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Scope of Practice.

ABC announces that a record number of examination candidates chose ABC certification in 2009.

ABC proudly participated in a joint conference sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development and the Department of Defense, March 15-17 in Baltimore, Md.

ABC board of directors and Catherine A. Carter, Executive Director, are pleased to announce the appointment of Chrissy Heckenberg as the new Director of Facility Accreditation effective March 10, 2010.

ABC announces that the Registered Technician credentialing program is in the process of undergoing changes reflective of the alterations this position has experienced in the profession.

oandp.com, in coordination with The O&P EDGE, has launched a free online PECOS search that allows users to look up referring providers by name or NPI, with results returned in seconds.

ABC is seeking nominees for three positions on its Board of Directors.

ABC is just as concerned as you are about the ongoing need for aid for Haitian earthquake victims and encourages you to visit the following O&P organizations for information on how you can help or donate.