American Society of Osteoporosis Providers

It’s exciting to be in the American Society of Osteoporosis Providers (ASOP)!  We are focused on multiple projects to improve US osteoporosis and bone health (OBH) care.  Here’s a rundown.

 5 Pillars Project

Our board of directors has endorsed The 5 Pillars of Osteoporosis Bone Health Success, an outline of 5 key consistent components of successful, sustainable OBH service lines in the US. This document will present a foundation for our mission in the future.

Charting the Present and Future of OBH

As an extension of the 5 Pillars project, work is underway to further define the specific components within each of the 5 Pillars and create a comprehensive map of tools, technologies, and outside influences that affect the provider and patient journey through OBH care.   We expect this extension project to be completed in early February.

Education Proof Of Concept

We envision standardized training and certification-level testing at two levels. Our Basic Osteoporosis and Bone Health (BOBH) will cover recognition, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and everything surrounding postmenopausal and male osteoporosis. 

The Advanced Osteoporosis and Bone Health (AOBH) training will cover information at the primary level, PLUS adding secondary OBH items such as secondary fracture prevention, pre-operative risk assessment, rare bone diseases, advanced imaging, and more.   

A trial of our educational content will start shortly for both the BOBH and ABOH courses.  This will be the first glimpse of what is to come!  Applications are going out next week.  We have some slots left, so please let me know if you would like to participate in the proof-of-concept study at Dudley.Phipps@TheASOP.com.   This critical component of ASOP’s goal is to provide standardized training and certification-level testing for OBH healthcare professionals.

Social Media

We’re active on LinkedIn and regularly post articles and policy reviews. It’s a great place to interact directly with the community and share your thoughts.

We want to engage all professionals who work in OBH. It's a LONG LIST of intertwined professions, and we welcome everyone. Are you on the list?  

Do I Belong? Let's Take a Look.

Membership:

If you have already joined, we appreciate your support!

If you want to be a part of the process to improve your standing while improving the course of OBH in the US, ASOP membership is for you! With your membership, you can access exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and discounts on educational events. Most importantly, your voice will join others in the only Society dedicated exclusively to OBH professionals. Membership levels include:

Bronze Level Membership:

Lifelong Learning: Our Lifelong Learning pages are your gateway to continuous professional development. Access Bone Clubs, Project ECHO sites, and various in-person and virtual learning events in the USA. 

Gold Level Membership:

Our Best Value! Not only will you have access to the Lifelong Learning library, but additional benefits include:

Blog: Our blog is a collaborative space where everyone can share and learn. We have a library of blogs covering many subjects, all relevant to your practice and OBH.

Resource Links: Are you tired of searching for resources online? We've done the legwork for you, compiling a comprehensive list of guidelines, source material, and organizational sites on a single, easy-to-navigate page. This resource is designed to make your work easier and more efficient.

Job Board: We've heard the voices for a national job board in OBH, and here it is. Members post for free.

1:1 Sessions: No matter where you are in your career, there will often come a point when you need to discuss issues ranging from marketing to clinical to workflow. We're here to help. Our experienced professionals are available for personalized sessions to address your needs and challenges.

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This is how we are moving forward together!

Best,

Dudley

Dudley Phipps, CEO/Executive Director