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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.

Download a PDF copy of the December 2009 Mark of Merit Newsletter.

Donald Deane Doty, Jr., CPO, assumed the role of President of the ABC board of directors on December 1.

ABC welcomes three new members to its board of directors following the retirement of three members on November 30th.

ABC announces the publication of its new Pedorthic Exam Candidate Self Assessment Checklist.

ABC just released the 2009 Practice Analysis of Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians.

ABC Facility Accreditation department tested its mettle with an unprecedented influx of applications and surveys due to the mandatory accreditation imposed by CMS for post-mastectomy, pedorthic and durable medical equipment.

ABC announces that the June 4-5, 2010 Clinical Patient Management Examinations will be held at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Any Medicare supplier of Durable Medical Equipment Prothetics Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) who bills for any items that would be coded with an E code will have to have a Surety Bond by October 2, 2009.

Medicare suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), unless exempt, must be accredited and secure a surety bond by October 1, 2009 and October 2, 2009, respectively.

ABC has converted its annual Registry and Reference Guide to an easy to navigate online Directory of all of its accredited facilities and certified individuals.