RALEIGH, North Carolina—United States Attorney Michael Easley announced that Joint Active Systems, Inc. (JAS), a manufacturer of range-of-motion devices located in Effingham, Illinois, has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle civil claims under the federal and North Carolina False Claims Acts concerning allegations that JAS caused submission of false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program for certain durable medical equipment (DME).
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (October 14, 2022)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (July 19, 2022)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to BOC. BOC created the award in honor and remembrance of longtime practitioner, BOC board member and leader James "Jim" Newberry, Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD, who passed away in 2016.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (May 12, 2022)—Research is now underway for the study “Racial Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics,” a recipient of a 2021 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) Pilot Grant. The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) committed $30,000 to fund the study, which is the first of its kind in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) field.
TAMPA, Fla. (February 3, 2022)—U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington sentenced Patsy Truglia (54, Parkland, Florida) to 15 years in federal prison for his role in two consecutive conspiracies to commit health care fraud and for making a false statement in a matter involving a health care benefit program. As part of his sentence, the court ordered Truglia to pay $18.3 million to the affected government health programs and an insurance company.
WASHINGTON D.C. (May 26, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released additional information about the bids received in Round 2021 of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (May 19, 2021)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has named Michael Arnette, BOCO, BOCP, as its Certificant of the Year. Now in its second year, this recognition honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding contributions to their profession, including commitments to service, research and outreach.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 31, 202)—IMAC Holdings, Inc., a provider of medical advancements and care specializing in regenerative and rehabilitation orthopedic treatments without the use of surgery or opioids, closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 10,625,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $1.60 per share, for total gross proceeds of $17.0 million.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (January 12, 2021)—Thuasne, major player in medical devices in Europe, continues its development with the acquisition of the U.S.-based company Knit-Rite, specialized in medical textiles, and its Therafirm division, dedicated to compression.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (September 3, 2020)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its second annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 3, 2020)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) launched a new live, remote proctored testing option, enabling certification candidates to complete their exams online–using their home or office computer–and earn BOC certification.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (December 3, 2019)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce John Kenney, MURP, BOCO as the 2019 recipient of the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. James “Jim” L. Hewlett, BOCO, past Newberry Award winner and former chair of BOC’s board of directors, nominated Kenney.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (September 27, 2019)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced the establishment of a new award honoring its valued credential holders: Certificant of the Year. The award will recognize one individual per year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (March 14, 2019) –The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced the addition of Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD as its new credentialing director. Matt Dickinson, a BOC Business Development Specialist since 2016, accepted a new role as compliance manager.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 6, 2019)—Rehab Medical, Inc., a national complex rehab technology (CRT) company, announced it has acquired OMS Rehab. The acquisition of OMS Rehab expands Rehab Medical’s current product line of custom advanced wheelchairs and wound care products to orthotic devices.
The program offers discounts to providers to offset the costs of orthotics for those on fixed incomes.
ROSWELL Ga. (August 8, 2017)—The drastic increase in the percentage of claims being denied by Medicare has been attributed as the reason why many providers have decided to get out of the foot health care segment completely. This has resulted in many patients having to look elsewhere for help in finding suitable orthopedic footwear. Occupational and physical therapists are those closest to the patient on a regular basis.
The award emphasizes service to the accrediting organization.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (July 6, 2017)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce Harry “J.R.” Brandt, BOCO, CO, LO as the inaugural recipient of the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. In making the announcement, BOC Board Chair L. Bradley “Brad” Watson, BOCO, BOCP, LPO commented that Brandt is a highly respected practitioner and orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) advocate, and has played a significant role in BOC’s growth and success.
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NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (March 3, 2017)—Core Products International, Inc., American manufacturer of braces, supports, orthopedic soft goods and hot and cold therapy is excited to announce the acquisition of Swede-O, a provider of products designed to help prevent and rehabilitate ankle related injuries, effective March 1, 2017.
ROSWELL, Ga. (February 21, 2017)—The Pedors shoes B2B ordering website is now fully mobile responsive. The site re-design enables footcare professionals to easily order product using a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop device to place orders at any time.