Inside the ASOP Provider Bone Health Certification Pilot — Results, Lessons & Frontline Perspective

This episode goes inside ASOP’s Provider Certification pilot—the first step toward a scalable, provider-focused training and credentialing path for bone health.We unpack why the curriculum was built, how the pilot was structured, and what the early results suggest about standardizing care pathways to meet rising demand.You’ll hear what worked, what needs refinement, and how certification can translate into practice-ready workflows that improve identification, treatment initiation, and follow-up—without adding friction to busy clinics.Our guest, Alexandra Rocco, PA-C (Utah Orthopaedics), brings a frontline view from the pilot: how the coursework shaped team roles, documentation, imaging, and treatment protocols; what barriers remain; and where certification can accelerate access before a first fracture. If you’re a clinician, practice leader, or payer, this conversation outlines how certifying providers can turn overlooked fracture risk into proactive, reimbursable care at scale.