Shows
ABC CredCastGratitude in Motion: What OP&P Leaders are Thankful for in 2025Hear 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.
2026-01-0225 minABC CredCastPreparing O&P Assistants for Real-World Practice with Tamara Treanore, COHost 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.
2025-10-3145 minABC CredCastPOP Month - The RecapIn 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 and involvement in the profession. View the video version of this episode here.
2025-06-0428 minABC CredCastMeet Mark Rodriguez, CPO - ABC's 2025 Board PresidentJoin 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.
2025-02-1319 minABC CredCastGame, Set, Match! Helping the Profession Win with a Special Donation Matching CampaignIn 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 listeners can get involved, from donations to volunteer opportunities, and how these initiatives aim to elevate the O&P profession and improve patient care. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
2024-12-0316 minABC CredCastAI in OP&PWhether 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 of knowledge and experience using AI at her practice and explains how other practitioners and practices can greatly benefit from it as well.
2024-11-0652 minABC CredCastScope of Practice Changes for Privileging & SupervisionIn 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.
2024-09-1927 minABC CredCastPOP! Celebrating a Big Milestone with a Big AnnouncementJoin 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.
2024-08-2818 min
PodOlhar#PodOlhar 011: Paulo Taques nega arrependimento de chefiar Casa Civil e diz que apoio de Bolsonaro é importante mas não decide eleição
Nome forte dos primeiros anos da gestão do ex-governador Pedro Taques, o advogado Paulo Taques negou qualquer arrependimento por ter comandado a Casa Civil fdo Governo de Mato Grosso e avaliou a trajetória política do seu primo, que ganhou notoriedade ao atuar como procurador da República até entrar para o cenário político.
Presidente nacional da Associação Brasileira de Consultores Políticos (ABCOP), o advogado destacou os desafios da Justiça eleitoral nas eleições de 2024 e falou sobre a importância do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro (PL) nas eleições municipais de Mato Grosso, assim co...
2024-06-271h 10ABC CredCastWorking with Central Fabrication Facilities (CFabs)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.
2024-06-2427 minABC CredCastGetting to know ABC President, Billy Lester, CPOBilly explains how his experiences and relationships have fueled his passion for volunteerism and his goals as 2024 president.
2024-03-1916 minABC CredCastLeading the Way Part 2 - OP&P Women TrailblazersWomen 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.
2024-01-091h 10ABC CredCastNon-Operative Scoliosis ManagementThe 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.
2023-10-3127 minABC CredCastABC's 75th Anniversary – A look back in time with 3 Passionate PractitionersWhat 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).
2023-07-171h 00ABC CredCastLimb Loss & Preservation Registry UpdateIt'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.
2023-04-2733 min
Disrupt Your Day PodcastRisk and Opportunity | S3 : Ep 5Tune in for Episode#5 of Season 3, when Pon Angara, VisionReady’s Creative Director and Disrupt Your Day Host, chats with Pattie Sheehan, Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Owner of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique in Chicago.Pattie graduated college in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and started what would become her dream career in Advertising. The challenges were many as advertising account management was a "man's job" back then but Pattie persevered, eventually becoming vice president of client services for a mid-sized ad agency for more than a decade. But, at age 53, that agency closed and Pattie fa...
2023-03-1632 minABC CredCastPassion Behind the Profession with Rick Babcock, CO, ABC Board PresidentGet 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.
2023-02-2430 minABC CredCastPositivity & Progress with Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP/DOne 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.
2022-12-0742 minABC CredCastThe Importance of Diversity in O,P&PJoin 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.
2022-09-0140 minABC CredCastPOP! Career Awareness Initiative Update with Brett Saunders, CPO, FAAOPHear 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!
2022-06-2712 minABC CredCastO&P Clinical Documentation - What's the Standard?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.
2022-04-251h 09
ÉGUA DO PODCASTÉGUA DO PODCAST #11 - MARKINHO SHOWEspecialista em Marketing político e eleitoral com diversas campanhas vencedoras de vereadores, prefeitos, deputados estaduais e federais, senadores, governadores e consultoria para candidatos presidenciáveis. É mestre em Neuromarkerting, Pós graduado em Neurociência, especialista em Copyright, diretor e roteirista de vídeo, especialista em marketing de guerrilha, social media, membro da ABCOP(Associação Brasileira de Consultores Políticos), CoomSchool, IBN(Instituto Brasileiro de Neuromarkerting), ex secretário de comunicação do Governo de Roraima, ex secretário de comunicação do Ministério da Saúde, sendo o responsável pela campanha nacional de vacinação contra o COVID-19.
2022-04-121h 03ABC CredCastCMS's Prior Authorization Program: The Good, The Bad and The Newly Added CodesOn 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.
2022-03-0133 minABC CredCastSupporting the Profession: An Update on ABC's Projects & Activities with Cathy CarterWant 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!
2021-12-1321 min
Quarto PoderQuarto Poder - Entrevista com o Jornalista e Consultor Político, Marcelo Jorge.O Quarto Poder recebeu em seus estúdios na Rádio Marano FM, nesta quinta-feira (30) de setembro, o Jornalista e Consultor Político, Marcelo Jorge. Ele que é Youtuber e Consultor Político pela ABCOP – Associação Brasileira dos Consultores Políticos) , foi Mestre de Cerimônias/apresentador do Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns - FIG - por 26 anos, formado em Comunicação Social com habilitação em Publicidade e Propaganda – FAVIP, integrou as emissoras: Marano FM e Jornal AM Garanhuns (PE); Rádios Maceió FM e Maceió AM (Noticiarista nesta última) e Rádio Jovem Pan (AL); Criador e âncora do prog...
2021-10-011h 05ABC CredCastA Closer Look at OsseointegrationYou 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.
2021-09-2228 minABC CredCastPassion Behind the Profession with Melissa Stockwell, ParalympianCheck 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.
2021-08-0321 minABC CredCastPassage to Progress - HR 1990 ExplainedWe're highlighting HR 1990, the Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Act and main focus of the recent AOPA Policy Forum, with AOPA's Director of Strategic Alliances, Ashlie White. Find out how the passage of this bill will positively affect the entire O&P profession and what you can do to support this important effort.
2021-05-1828 minABC CredCastPassion Behind the Profession with Tony Ward, CPO, ABC Board PresidentTony explains how his experiences and relationships have fueled his passion for volunteerism and leadership and what it's really like being the Board President for a national credentialing board.
2021-03-2221 minABC CredCastHow State & Regional O&P Meetings are Overcoming COVIDWe sat down with two long-time O&P meeting organizers/producers to hear what challenges they've faced when trying to support the profession through education, networking and professional development opportunities during a pandemic. Will this be the death of state and regional O&P meetings? Listen to find out what meeting experts say is on the horizon.
2021-02-2241 minABC CredCastLimb Loss & Preservation Registry InitiativeMayo Clinic research professor, Dr. Ken Kaufman, Ph.D., P.E., joins CredCast to talk about leading the national effort to develop a Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. Listen in to learn more and find out how you can help!
2020-12-1709 min
Ação Eficaz: Evolução e Realização na Vida Profissional#09 - Teoria U, papo com Mônica AlvarengaEm um papo leve, Mônica Alvarenga e eu exploramos a Teoria U, uma abordagem para inovação e transformação social nascida no MIT (Massachussets Institute of Technology), que tem angariado milhares de adeptos no mundo todo por sua alta eficácia na construção de espaços de co-criação entre grupos, muitas vezes, antagônicos.Mônica é consultora organizacional, coach e diretoria-presidente da ABCOP (Associação Brasileira de Coaching Ontológico), estuda e pratica a Teoria U há mais de 10 anos e desenvolveu um programa para coaches e profissionais chamado EvolUcoaching. Para saber mais sobre seu trabalho...
2020-10-2437 minABC CredCastCentral Fabrication Accreditation DRILL DOWNJoin host, Jim Lawson as he takes a detailed look at ABC's Central Fabrication Accreditation program. Learn how becoming accredited can benefit your business and bottom line. Show your customers that you're working just as hard as they are to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients.
2020-10-2017 min
ABC CredCastThe Central Fabrication Accreditation Drill-DownJoin host, Jim Lawson as he takes a detailed look at ABC's Central Fabrication (CFab) Accreditation program. Learn how becoming accredited can benefit your business and bottom line. Show your customers that you’re working just as hard as they are to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients.
2020-10-1917 min
Beta RedaçãoPODCAST: Jingles políticos influenciam no voto?Com o intuito da compreensão da espécie — jingles — de propaganda eleitoral, três profissionais explicam, neste podcast, onde eles surgiram; recordam os que transcenderam as suas épocas; argumentam se há efeitos e influências (sinestésicas e mnemônica nos eleitores); e opinam a partir da experiência, como voz, de quem já participou e cantou na gravação de um jingle político. Consultor político e estrategista eleitoral há mais de 30 anos, Paulo di Vicenzi, que também é diretor, no Rio Grande do Sul, da Associação Brasileira de Consultores Políticos (ABCOP), inicia a abordagem apoiado em jin...
2020-10-1524 minABC CredCastScope of Practice - Top 5 Things You Should KnowAre you well versed on the Scope of Practice for your credential? On this episode, we highlight the top five things everyone should know about staying within their scope. ABC's Director, Clinical Resources, Steve Fletcher CPO, LPO, joins Jim for a little game of Scope of Practice True or False. Listen in to play along!
2020-09-2418 min
#TamoJunto#TamoJunto - Eleições em tempos de pandemiaCarlos Manhanelli, Mestre em Comunicação e Presidente da Associação Brasileira dos Consultores Políticos (ABCOP), em conversa com com o Delegado Regional Extremo-Sul do Sinapro-Bahia, Emerson Campos.
2020-09-0257 minABC CredCastAmazing Resources for Your Limb Loss PatientsLook like a hero with your limb loss and limb difference patients after listening to this episode! Jim sits down with Caitlyn Hurley, Manager of the Amputee Coalition's National Limb Loss Resource Center to discuss the many valuable and free resources available to the limb loss community, many of which you may not be aware.
2020-08-1924 minABC CredCastImproving Your Digital Marketing StrategiesWe're connected to our electronic devices now more than ever. Join ABC's Marketing Team as they share easy strategies for using digital marketing to promote yourself or your business and tips for staying connected to your patients. Listen in as the team focuses on social media, digital badges, websites and search engine optimization.
2020-07-2344 minABC CredCastTelehealth in O&P Part 2Hear additional tips and insights from two practitioners who are successfully using telehealth for the continuum of patient care.
2020-06-0523 minABC CredCastTelehealth in O&P Part 1Whether you're already using telehealth in your practice or considering it, be sure to listen to part one of our two-part podcast which includes guidance from ABC and insight from one practice owner and the impact on her practice.
2020-06-0149 minABC CredCastSocial Distance & Safety Tips for Your PracticeWondering what precautions other O&P practices are taking to keep patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond? We reached out to Brett Saunders, CPO and owner of Saunders Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, to learn what Brett and his staff are doing in their practice. You're sure to take away lots of good ideas and tips from this constructive conversation.
2020-05-1513 minABC CredCastGuidance on SBA LoansJim gets the inside scoop from Jeff Magginnis, Senior VP and SBA Sales Manager of First Financial Bank. With nearly 30 years experience working in the financial profession, Jeff shares guidance on how to navigate the currently volatile environment of applying for SBA loans. Jim also interviews Tony Ward, CPO and Executive VP of Durrett's Orthotics and Prosthetics, who shares his personal experience applying for an SBA loan during the first round of funding.
2020-05-0742 minABC CredCastCompliance Amidst CrisisThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a lot of uncertainty, but now more than ever compliance with emergency preparedness and patient safety standards are a must. Join us as we bring together two of ABC's top accreditation surveyors to discuss the standards that are most critical during this difficult time as well as those that tend to cause the most confusion.
2020-04-2047 minABC CredCastCOVID-19 UpdateCathy Carter, ABC's Executive Director, joins Jim to discuss ABC's latest updates and actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-0210 minABC CredCastImportant Code ChangesJim gets the scoop from ABC's Director of Clinical Resources about important changes to the ABC Code of Professional Responsibility including new and expanded instruction on terminating a patient relationship, providing patient records, soliciting patients and illegal discrimination and harassment.
2020-03-1916 minABC CredCast3D Printing - Opportunity or Opposition?3D Printing - opportunity or opposition? Join Jim and special guest Jeff Erenstone, CPO, practice owner and 3D printing entrepreneur, as he shares his experiences and ideas about this somewhat controversial technology and its impact on the future of O&P.
2020-02-2128 minABC CredCastNew Year, New Changes for Continuing EducationThis is BIG! Important and exciting changes have been made to ABC's continuing education program requirements. Jim sits down with ABC Director of Recertification Services, Michelle Gleeson, to learn what those changes are and how they affect ABC's credential holders. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
2020-01-2408 minABC CredCastCracking the CodeResident Code Expert and ABC's Director of Clinical Resources, Steve Fletcher, CPO, walks us through the Code of Professional Responsibility highlighting important requirements, example violations and key processes. As an ABC credential holder, you must abide by the Code, but do you know what it says? Think of this as your Code Cliff Notes!
2019-12-0432 minABC CredCastAll About BondsDon Foley, Program Specialist at Cailor Fleming Insurance sits down with Jim to talk about…Bonds. Surety Bonds. The discussion continues with insights on why bid bonds are needed in the competitive bidding process.
2019-10-2117 minABC CredCastExam Prep for Therapeutic Shoe FittersYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Certification Exams.
2019-09-1909 minABC CredCastExam Prep for Mastectomy FittersYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Mastectomy Fitter Certification Exams.
2019-09-1908 minABC CredCastExam Prep for Orthotic FittersYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Orthotic Fitter Certification Exams.
2019-09-1909 minABC CredCastExam Prep for TechniciansYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Technician Certification Exams.
2019-09-1909 minABC CredCastExam Prep for PedorthistsYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Pedorthist Certification Exams.
2019-08-1908 minABC CredCastExam Prep for AssistantsYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 7 helpful resources to help you prepare for your O&P Assistant Certification Exams.
2019-08-1909 minABC CredCastExam Prep for PractitionersYou Can Do This! Join us as we break down 10 helpful resources to help you prepare for your Practitioner Certification Exams.
2019-08-1918 minABC CredCastRecertification Part I: The Tale of Two CATSDiscover a whole new way to look at your continuing education requirements as host, Jim Lawson, breaks everything down you need to know and offers up some CATchy ways to remember how it all works!
2019-06-2015 min
ABC CredCastSurveyor InsightsJim gets the inside scoop from long-time ABC surveyors Dave and Kathy Edwards on what they've encountered on their many facility accreditation onsite surveys. From the most commonly missed standards, most popular resources and insider tips, this pair shares a treasure of information about surveying every type of facility.
2019-05-2020 minABC CredCastOrthotics 2020Have you heard about Orthotics 2020? Jim gets the inside scoop from Ashlie White, AOPA's Director of Strategic Initiatives, on this vital enterprise to protect the orthotic services upon which patients depend.
2019-04-1612 minABC CredCastThe ABCs of ComplianceJim interviews ABC accreditation compliance experts, Christine Szymanski and Kyle Sins to discuss the essential information and resources needed for successful compliance with ABC's Accreditation Standards. Get great info and advice straight from the horse's mouth! Listen to more ABC CredCast episodes.
2019-03-2516 min
ABC CredCast7 Great Reasons to Host an O&P Residency ProgramNCOPE's Executive Director, Robin Seabrook, sits down with Jim to discuss why hosting an O&P residency program can be tremendously beneficial not only to residents and the profession, but to your practice. Listen to more ABC CredCast episodes.
2019-02-2213 minABC CredCastHarassment in the WorkplaceJim interviews Katie Meyer, employment attorney and harassment law expert, on the critical topic of workplace harassment. Join us as we help business owners and employees alike navigate and understand current social norms, new rules and best practices. Listen to more ABC CredCast episodes.
2019-01-1723 min
ABC CredCastUnderstanding PrivilegingPrivileging can be a powerful resource for ABC credential holders, but it is important to understand what it is, what it isn't, who can be privileged and what kind of supervision is needed. Join host, Jim Lawson as he interviews ABC's Clinical Resource Director, Steve Fletcher on this sometimes confusing topic.
2018-12-1829 min
The Prosthetic ParadigmMo Kenney Part 2 - Amputee Coalition Chairman and Founder of Kenney OrthopedicsIn part 2, Mo Kenney, CPO/L, FAAOP, talks about his consideration of a high amputation level, his time as the ABC president, serving as an examiner, and the role of the Amputee Coalition and it's benefits to those it serves. To learn more about Mo: http://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/ To learn more about the Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ To learn more about the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and orthotics: https://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx
2018-04-2541 min