Amid CMS action, BOC reaffirms commitment 

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation and CMS have agreed that the company won't accept new accreditation and reaccreditation applications in Florida, Texas, California and New York for a three-year period following misconduct by a former independent contractor. 

BOC says CMS will review the status of the three-year pause on new accreditations and reaccreditations annually, and the company’s goal is to resume full activity in the four states in less than three years. 

“BOC remains in good standing as a CMS-deemed accrediting organization,” said BOC President and CEO Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE. “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.” 

Which providers are impacted? 

BOC says it continues to operate at full capacity in 46 states. The company says the action only impacts new and reaccreditation applications in the four states. 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.” 

How is BOC working with CMS to resume full activity? 

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

• Related: Manual Delgado, 64, a former contractor for the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), has pleaded guilty to accepting cash bribes and self-dealing as part of a conspiracy to impede and obstruct the lawful functions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CMS in their administration and oversight of the Medicare program.