BOC International

10/12/2026

- CMS announced bidder registration for Round 2028 will open on December 1, 2026 and the bid window to open on January 5, 2027. See the timeline breakdown below and click the link for more details.

📅December 1, 2026: Bidding registration for Round 2028 opens
📅January 5, 2027: Bid window opens
📅February 1, 2027: Bidding registration for Round 2028 closes
📅February 8, 2027: Covered Document Review Date
📅March 10, 2027: Bid window closes

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10/06/2026

AI has reshaped the landscape of claims review and submission—heightening the risk of a misstep in traditionally mundane processes. However, providers facing AI-generated payment suspensions and automated denials likely have more legal tools than they often realize. Click below to learn more.

AuditsNavigating Medicaid & the AI Audit Bomb5 ways to fight back from the risks posed by automated payment reviews By Stephen Bittinger & Mattie BowdenArtificial intelligence and advanced analytics are reshaping Medicaid audits, payment reviews and prior authorization, and these cutting-edge issues...

09/17/2026

Mark your calendars! This is an excellent opportunity for O&P Assistants, Pedorthists, and O&P Technicians to further their professional development, grow their expertise, and bring new knowledge back to the patients they serve. Applications open 10/1! 📅📝

COMING SOON- the Access to Practice Awards!

These professional development awards help O&P Assistants, Pedorthists, and O&P Technicians access national professional education, strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and bring new knowledge back to the patients and care teams they serve.

Each recipient may receive up to $2,000 toward eligible conference-related expenses. Recipients attending eligible AAOP, AOPA, or PFA national meetings may also receive complimentary registration through our generous partner organizations.

Applications close November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Learn more and apply: https://apply.liveinmotion.org

09/10/2026

BOC is at ! Come see us at Booth 345, learn about a special AOPA offer and get your PASSPORT signed!

09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the individuals whose hard work helps keep our communities and industries moving forward. In observance of the holiday, BOC's administrative offices are closed today. We look forward to assisting you when we return to the office on Tuesday, September 8th. We wish you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

09/04/2026

BOC is excited to attend in Las Vegas next week! We are offering a unique opportunity to attain a new credential onsite. On Friday September 11th, BOC is offering the Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF) exam onsite - and you may already have the prerequisites. Apply today at www.bocusa.org/clcf and use code AOPACLCF2026. When you take the exam at AOPA, you are also eligible for a special offer! Come see BOC at Booth # 345 to learn more and get your questions answered! And, our team is always available to answer questions at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!

08/31/2026

BOC's CLCF is the only certified microcredential focusing specifically on medical compression garment fitting through standardized, evidence-based education. It's affordable, accessible and helps millions of Americans who suffer from lymphedema. Professionals who hold any active credential in healthcare can apply. Have you had compression garment training? If so, you could be ready to take the exam now!

Already have the training? Submit documents with your application. Go to www.bocusa.org/clcf to learn more & apply.

***Going to AOPA2026?*** You can take the exam in person. Email [email protected] or come to Booth #345 to register & get the AOPA special offer. Hope to see you in Las Vegas.

08/27/2026

🚨📣 BREAKING NEWS: CMS' six-month moratorium on Medicare supplier enrollment applications has expired. National Provider Enrollment (NPE) Contractors are once again accepting enrollment applications from DMEPOS suppliers. Click below to learn more!

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This message is to inform you that the 6-month temporary moratorium on accepting Medicare supplier enrollment applications, which became effective on February 27, 2026, has now expired as of August 27, 2026.The National Provider Enrollment (NPE) Contractors are once again accepting initial enrollmen...

08/20/2026

BOC was proud to have our Vice President of Technology and Operations, Wil Townsend, contribute to this program. Click below to learn more and enroll today!

The countdown is on! The Fall semester of the AOPA/IIOP Business Certificate Program begins next Monday, August 24…and there’s still time to enroll!

Created exclusively for AOPA members in partnership with the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics (IIOP), this fully online, self-paced program provides practical business education designed specifically for the O&P profession.

Through four IIOP Core Courses and four AOPA Business Electives, you’ll build skills across four essential areas:
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Operations
- Sales & Marketing

Whether you own a practice, manage a team, oversee operations, or are preparing for your next leadership opportunity, you’ll gain knowledge and strategies you can put to work right away.

And at just $800 for the complete certificate, it’s an exclusive AOPA member benefit:
- IIOP Core Courses: $200 each
- AOPA Electives: FREE (Excludes the Coding & Billing Seminar)

Complete the program and you’ll earn an official AOPA/IIOP Business Certificate, CE credits, a professional digital badge, recognition on the AOPA website, and recognition at the AOPA National Assembly.

Enrollment for the Fall semester Core Courses closes soon. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the inaugural class!

Ready to get started? https://aopanet.org/education-ce/certificate-in-op-business-management/

08/11/2026

📣Important update for DME providers: CMS has added new HCPCS codes to several reimbursement authorization lists, including those covering mobility and support surface items. Click below to review the latest changes.

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