BOC Reaffirms Commitment to Quality, Compliance With CMS

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), a CMS-deemed accrediting organization serving the durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics and supplies (DMEPOS) industries for more than 40 years, shared updates regarding a three-year cessation in accepting new accreditation and reaccreditation applications in four states: Florida, Texas, California and New York.

The action, taken at the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), follows the discovery of misconduct by a former independent contractor who took advantage of professional relationships and trust to circumvent protocols for personal gain.

BOC’s President and CEO, Judi Knott reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to integrity, quality and regulatory compliance.

“BOC remains in good standing as a CMS-deemed accrediting organization,”  said Knott. “The transgressions of a former independent contractor do not reflect BOC’s values or institutional practices. We are taking this matter seriously and are working closely with CMS to ensure continued compliance and maintain the high standards for which BOC is known.”

BOC continues to operate at full capacity in 46 states, with accreditation services available nationwide except in the four states. This action only impacts new and reaccreditation applications; it does not affect currently accredited organizations in those states.

“Current BOC-accredited businesses in Florida, Texas, California and New York remain fully accredited and recognized,” Knott said. “We are working collaboratively with CMS to comply with its instructions. Although CMS and BOC agreed that the cessation in the four states is for three years, CMS will review the status of the cessation annually. BOC’s goal is for it to resume full accreditation activity in the four states in less than three years.”

BOC has already implemented enhancements to internal systems and oversight mechanisms, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to operational excellence. These actions reflect BOC’s proactive approach and dedication to advancing quality assurance and public trust across the health care landscape.

For more information about BOC, visit bocusa.org.