President's Message

It is so hard to imagine that our year is rapidly coming to the holiday season and eventual end of the infamous 2020. This year has been so chaotic and busy that it has flashed before our eyes like a dark night stranded in a war zone. Thank you to all of our heroes who have gotten us through thus far!

It’s November, and the fall leaves are fading. This is the month we normally spend our Thanksgiving holiday with family giving thanks for what we have and how blessed we’ve been over the past year. Thanksgiving this year — much like our national conference may be a little more virtual with limited gatherings of family and friends. We will all make adjustments but with hope in our hearts for a better year coming, we all can share what blessings we have! We certainly approached a virtual conference with trepidation! It wasn’t easy, but everyone did an incredible job, and we’re all so thankful for our speakers, sponsors and attendees who made the conference successful!

So while it may not be the same with the hugs of family, friends and great food during celebrations, take heart that we can still share and have a great time, just like our 2020 Conference “Transformation Begins Here!” (Who knew when we picked that theme that is would be so “spot on”!)

As I think through what I’m thankful for this year as president of AHVAP, it is all of you. When I go through the events of this year, the podcasts, regional meetings and conference, I have tears of thanks for our fearless leaders and members who volunteer their time and talent month after month. Despite the world spinning out of control, you have all stepped up and become my heroes of AHVAP!

Thank you again, and please remember what a blessing it is to have an organization such as ours where we can all share and promote our profession. Healthcare Value Analysis professionals are truly special!

–Laura L. Polson, BSN, RN-BC, CVAHP