ABC CredCast

CMS is reshaping DMEPOS accreditation. Learn what the shift to annual surveys means for ABC accredited facilities in 2026, what stays the same, and how to prepare for a year round, survey ready approach.

Hear leaders from the OP&P community share what they're grateful for this year, plus a few insights on how gratitude strengthens our profession and personal well-being.

Host Jim Lawson talks with Tamara Treanore, CO, Orthotist & Prosthetist Assistant Studies Program Director at Oakland University, about her 35+ year journey in O&P. Tamara shares how her passion for education landed her at the only accredited O&P assistant program in the U.S. helping prepare O&P assistants for real-world practice.

In this first-ever video episode of CredCast, host Jim Lawson and ABC Marketing Communications Director, Megan Matijevich, discuss the inaugural POP Month - a celebration of the Prosthetic, Orthotic and Pedorthic (POP) profession! Don't miss our recap of the amazing events and people that made this event a success along with details on stats, media coverage and future plans for continued awareness...

Join us as we chat with new ABC Board President Mark Rodriguez, CPO, about his journey into OP&P, his passion for pediatric care and his vision for the profession. He shares insights on leadership, diversity and career awareness—plus a surprising new venture. Tune in for an inspiring conversation.

In this episode of CredCast, we welcome Fanny Schultea to discuss her new role with the O&P Foundation and share exciting news about a groundbreaking partnership with ABC. Learn about ABC's $1.5 million unrestricted donation to establish an endowment, the innovative programs it will support, and a generous $1 million matching campaign announced on Giving Tuesday. Fanny also highlights ways listene...

Whether you're are already using AI tools in your practice or never even considered it, you won't want to miss this episode! We sat down with Katie Janiszewski, CPO, Startup Director for Shasta County Economic Development Corp. in Northern California and one of the heads of AI implementation for Eqwal Group, a global prosthetics and orthotics patient care services provider. Katie shares her wealth...

In June, changes were made to the Scope of Practice related to privileging & supervision and another privileging change related to pedorthics is slated to take effect this January. Listen to our latest episode to learn what these changes are and how them may impact you and your practice.

Join us as we celebrate ABC's 50th podcast episode with Jennifer Chu from McCabe Message Partners and share the exciting progress of ABC's career awareness campaign -   WhatIsPOP . It's no secret, POP is the coolest profession most people have never heard of, but we've got a few surprises to unveil about what's next for the WhatIsPOP campaign.

Hear from both an accredited patient care facility owner and an accredited central fabrication owner about how their longtime relationship has benefited each of their businesses and the patients they ultimately both serve.

Billy explains how his experiences and relationships have fueled his passion for volunteerism and his goals as 2024 president.

Women have made and continue to make a huge impact on the OP&P profession. Join us as we sit down with some of these amazing women -  Marita Dorsch-Carozza, CP(E), Debbie Plescia, CPO, Rachel Friddle-Johnson, CPO and Leigh Anne Ball, CFm and learn how their commitment and leadership have been instrumental in the successes of ABC and the profession.

The non-operative management of scoliosis is an important area of care for many pediatric orthotists. Hear from guest Jim Wynne, CPO, FAAOP, an expert in the field, as he guides us through a brief history of scoliosis bracing, the current state of treatment and exciting advancements in technology including AI.

What better way to celebrate ABC's 75 years serving the profession than by highlighting a few of our long-time credential holders who embody the pride of our past, passion for our future and a legacy of service. Join us as we reminisce with Bill Beiswenger, CPO, Alan Finnieston, CPO and Jon Leimkuehler, CPO (E).

It's been two years, but we're excited to share an update on the National Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. Our guest, Jeffrey Brandt, CPO and member of the Registry's External Collaborative Panel, joins us to discuss how the registry has progressed, goals for the future and how you can get involved.

Get to know ABC's Board President, Rick Babcock, as he reflects on his 30+ years in the profession. Learn how volunteerism has benefited his career and life and what he's looking forward to most during his presidency.

One of the most well-known names in O&P takes us on a journey through his career recapping the positive changes and advances he's seen along the way. Plus, stick around as we have a little fun playing trivia with Kevin.

Join us for a candid discussion on the state of diversity within the profession. Our special guests, two of ABC's Scholarship for O&P Diversity winners and chair of the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Inclusion Advisory Panel, bring unique perspectives to this weighty topic.

Hear more about our OP&P Career Awareness Initiative and efforts to make the profession POP in the eyes of students everywhere. Plus, learn how you can get involved!

Join us as we pick the brains of four compliance experts to discuss the clinical documentation for O&P— from writing SOAP notes, to figuring out what payers are looking for and even accreditation requirements and tips, we're covering it all.

On January 12, 2022, CMS added five O&P HCPCS codes to the Master List of DMEPOS items potentially subject to face-to-face encounter, written order prior to delivery, and prior authorization requirements. Join us as we sit down with Joe McTernan, AOPA's Director of Coding and Reimbursement Services, Education, and Programming to learn more.

Want to learn more about the exciting projects and activities ABC is taking on to help support the O,P&P profession? Join us as we sit down with ABC Executive Director, Cathy Carter to get the inside scoop!

You don't want to miss our conversation with Kurt Collier, CP, Vice President of Prosthetics for Integrum, a company that has been providing innovative systems for bone-anchored prostheses since 1990. Even though it's been in practice for over a half century, osseointegration has only recently been gaining popularity and interest in the U.S. O&P community.

Check out our exclusive interview with Melissa Stockwell, a two-time Paralympic triathlete and swimmer, 2016 Paralympic bronze medalist and Iraqi War veteran. Learn about Melissa's amazing and inspiring journey from wounded warrior to world champion.