2008 News Archives 

Written directives published by the CMS on Monday, December 8, 2009, have specifically omitted pedorthists from the list of professionals exempt from the upcoming mandatory accreditation requirement.

ABC will be implementing a 1,000 hour pedorthic patient care requirement for all candidates seeking to become a Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.).

Robert S. Lin, CPO, FAAOP assumes board presidency and Steve Fletcher, CPO, takes on new role as Director of Clinical Resources.

Download a PDF copy of the November 2008 Mark of Merit Newsletter.

ABC has modified the eligibility period for all certification exam candidates.

On Sept. 18, the U.S. Senate introduced new legislation which will finally provide meaningful coverage for prosthetic care.

On September 3rd, CMS announced that certain professional facilities are exempt from the September 30, 2009, mandatory accreditation deadline.

Sixty years have passed since a small group of Orthotists and Prosthetists established what is now ABC.

ABC has completed and published a new Practice Analysis of Certified Practitioners in the Disciplines of Orthotics and Prosthetics.