On February 25, 2026, CMS announced the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium of Medicare enrollment on newly enrolling DMEPOS medical supply companies. This moratorium is effective immediately.

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance has released a statement acknowledging the Board of Certification/Accreditation’s (BOC) decision to withdraw from the Alliance as it works to address matters with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS has announced significant updates to the DMEPOS accreditation landscape that will take effect beginning January 1, 2026. ABC is here to guide facilities on a trusted path forward.

ABC Submits Comments to CMS on CY 2026 Home Health PPS DMEPOS Proposed Rule Change, advocating for patient access and operational flexibility.

As a gesture of ongoing support for the development of Ukraine’s O&P profession, ABC recently donated 22 Windows Surface tablets to assist with the administration of Ukraine’s national O&P certification exams.

ABC, in partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation), would like to congratulate Kelly Moton, MS, as the recipient of the 2025 ABC Resident Travel Award. 

In proud partnership with The Foundation, we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, ABC and the O&P Foundation have an extraordinary opportunity for you to amplify your support for the profession. ABC has pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million, through November 2025.

ABC is proud to announce a transformative $1.5 million donation to the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (O&P Foundation).

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) has awarded the William D. Beiswenger Volunteer Award to John H. Reynolds, CPO, FAAOP.

The O&P Foundation and ABC partner to identify and celebrate outstanding research by orthotic and prosthetic students. Three ABC Student Poster Prizes were awarded to student-created posters...

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation) is excited to announce that the 2024 Chester Haddon Scholarship will begin accepting applications on March 4.

ABC and NCOPE are working to advance the process of becoming a CPO by transitioning to new residency standards and certification exams that require both disciplines.

In proud partnership with The Foundation, we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.

ABC, in partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, would like to congratulate Jessica Smit, CPO, as the recipient of the 2024 ABC Resident Travel Award.

The ABC Board of Directors recently took action to create a pathway for future pedorthists to receive approved education and pursue a career in pedorthics.

In partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, we take great pride in congratulating the recipients of the inaugural 2023 ABC O&P Technician Scholarships and Scholarships for O&P Technician Diversity.

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation) and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 ABC Student Poster Prizes.

ABC, in partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation), would like to congratulate Bria Collins as the recipient of the 2022 ABC Resident Travel Award.

In proud partnership with the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, we are pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2023 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarships and Scholarships for O&P Diversity.