The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast

Kevin Symms, CO, BOCPO, LPO, from OandPServe LLC Consulting joins Jacki and Brendan to talk about the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR). Interested in providing evidence based care? Join the LLPR today! Many thanks to our sponsor, Thuasne USA! Learn more about the Rebel Series and Rebel Reliever.  O&P in the news: TODAY exclusive: Meet Isa, the newest Gerber baby who has a limb differ...

SPS Manager of Clinical Education Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo joins Jacki and Brendan to talk about the recent CMS changes to Prior Authorization (PA). Sam shares insights about the recent changes and looks into his crystal ball to predict what might come next for PA.    Click here to visit The SPS Learning Center to view Prior Authorization and PDAC resources.   Join CGS' Electronic mailing lis...

Marketing Specialist Ellen Kolbas joins Jacki and Brendan to talk about the results of The SPS Trends Survey on inventory management in O&P. Listen to learn about surprising trends in the industry.   Click here for more results from the study .  Interested in participating in our next survey? Join our email list . Many thanks to our sponsor, Ottobock! Learn more about Ottobock’s groundbreaking...

We’re going back to school to chat with the 2022 SPS O&P Master’s Scholarship recipients Cody Alcott and Caitlin Bowman. They share they’re experience of working in the O&P industry and aspirations for the future.  Click here to learn more about the SPS O&P Master’s Scholarship. Many thanks to our sponsor, Knit-Rite! Learn more about the Lightweight Torso-Interface Body Sock . See our...

S tability a nd F alls E valuation after AMP utation (SAFE-AMP) 1, is the first study in a series that focuses on microprocessor-controlled knee technology for diabetic and dysvascular patients with above knee amputations. Hanger’s Director of Clinical Research Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP (D), shares the findings with Jacki and Brendan. Listen to learn about how MPKs can decrease the odds of an...

Paratriathlon athlete and SPS Sales Account Manager, Jamie Brown, joins us to share his experience representing the USA in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Click here to explore the Beijing 2022 Paralympics Games. Meet the SPS Team.  Many thanks to our sponsor, Knit-Rite! Learn more about the Compressogrip Elastic Shrinker . View SPS’ Master’s and Technician Scholarships.  O&P in the news: Wor...

The 48th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium is just around the corner, and who better to discuss this event than Academy Chair Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP? Learn more about #AAOP2022 .  Many thanks to our sponsor, Thuasne USA! Click here to view the SpryStep range of off-the-shelf AFOs.   O&P in the news: CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Update | CMS.gov Visit spsco.com The O&P...

Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green hear from Sales Director Jamie Seabold and Vice President of Operations Coleson Chase about SPS' supply chain optimization strategy. Then, Brendan and Jacki share a round-up of interesting news articles. Watch or read Jamie's full interview. O&P in the news: 2022 Paralympic Winter Games: What you need to know | NBC Olympics Study to develop new measur...

The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview fun guests and share the latest advancements in the industry.   Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed during The O&P Check-in podcast se...