current Pedor thics T he Offic i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e P e d ort hi c Foot care A ssoci at i on Insurance Issue Diabetic Shoes and Inserts: To Provide or Not to Provide … That is the Question (page 20) Accepting Insurance – Rough Seas Ahead? (page 28) ... and more Vol. 46, Issue 4 | July/August 2014 | www.pedorthics.org Each year, more individuals choose ABC for pedorthic certification than any other credentialing body. With ABC’s unprecedented commitment to education, training and high standards, it’s not hard to see why. To find out how you can become ABC certified, call 703-836-7114 or visit us at abcop.org www.aetrex.com current Pedorthics Executive Committee President Jay Zaffater, C. Ped. Vice President Rob Sobel, C. Ped Treasurer Dean Mason, MA, OST, C. Ped., CO, L. Ped., LO Secretary Chris Costantini, C. Ped. Directors Matt D. Almeida, C.Ped. CPA, BOCO, BOC Pedorthist; Jeremy A. Long, BOC Pedorthist; Benjamin Nebroski, C. Ped.; Casper Ozinga, BA, C. 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