The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce a new accredited, educational webinar program on the emerging Candida auris fungal threat impacting healthcare. This webinar was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is in line with our commitment to bringing timely educational programs that advance the specialty of healthcare value analysis. 

Webinar Date: 

April 10, 2023
1-2:30 p.m. ET

Webinar Faculty:

J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, CFER, AS-BC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, CMRP, LTC-CIP, MSL-BC, DICO-C, CPPS, CCHR-S, CPHQ, CVAHPTM, CPXP, CDIPC, CPHRM, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine 
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Executive Director and EVP
Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals

Ruth Carrico, DNP, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Co-Founder, CR Global Health 

Ian Hennessee, PhD, MPH
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Mycotic Diseases Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Webinar Objectives:

• Review the pathophysiology, emergence, and transmission routes of Candida auris in healthcare settings
• Discuss the impacts of Candida auris on the healthcare continuum of care
• Discuss the impacts of emerging pathogens on the healthcare clinical supply chain and the overall continuity of care

Registration:

To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4590484565670416987 

Accreditation Information:

This webinar is accredited for 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education credits by the California Board of Registered Nurses. This webinar is accredited for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for those individuals holding the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) designation. 

We look forward to your participation in this webinar program. 

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce a new accredited, educational webinar program on addressing Critical Supply Chain disruptions and specialty patient populations. This webinar was developed based on a recent member feedback poll posted on social media and is in line with our commitment to bringing timely educational programs to the AHVAP membership that advance the specialty of healthcare value analysis. 

Webinar Date: 

April 19, 2023
1-2:30 p.m. ET

Webinar Objectives: 

1. Review the impacts of continuous supply chain disruptions on clinical continuity of care. 
2. Discuss the need for collaboration with industry partners and providers to ensure clinical supply chain continuity. 
3. Review the benefits of a supply chain continuity program to ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical care. 

Webinar Faculty:

Sharon Roberts, BSN, RN, CVAHP™
Vice President – Clinical Services and Contract Operations
Supply Chain Services
Premier, Inc. 

Karen Nivens, MS, BSN, RN, CVAHP™
Senior Director, Clinical Value Analysis
Premier, Inc. 
President-Elect, AHVAP Board of Directors

To Register for the Webinar:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8336956087766830167

Accreditation Information:

This webinar is accredited for 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education credits by the California Board of Registered Nurses. This webinar is accredited for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for those individuals holding the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) designation. 

We look forward to your participation in this webinar program. 

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the new Niven Scholarship for Academic Advancement, which is available to any student pursuing academic studies in a field related to healthcare value analysis. Recruiting students and new professionals into our association and profession is vital to advancing our specialty. We are pleased that thanks to an anonymous donor, this innovative scholarship started by Karen has now been doubled to fund FOUR (4) recipients. 

This scholarship was created by AHVAP's current President-Elect, Karen Niven, to recognize the critical role of students in advancing the specialty of healthcare value analysis. The scholarship fund will provide four (4) recipients with a full AHVAP membership as a student. Here are the specific details of the scholarship:

• Applicants MUST be currently enrolled at least part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program that is regionally accredited. 
• The student's degree program must be related to healthcare value analysis methodology, healthcare finance, analytics, healthcare leadership, or healthcare ethics and professionalism. 
• The scholarship is for students only and may not be used by current AHVAP members that are classified as regular members. 
• Applicants must fully complete the required scholarship application and provide the necessary supporting documentation. 
• Scholarship awards may only be used once by each individual.
• Applicants or Nominators must submit a letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar or current official class schedule with the application package. 
• Applications may be submitted on behalf of a student by a current AHVAP member.  

Scholarship Applications: 

Scholarship Applications will open the first week of April and close at the end of May. If you know a deserving student that should be a member of AHVAP, now is the time to make them a part of the AHVAP family! We are extremely appreciative of this gracious donation by Karen Niven to start this innovative new scholarship to recruit more students into AHVAP! 

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the availability of the Premier Value Analysis Guide, 5th Edition for AHVAP members as part of our ongoing strategic partnership with Premier. 

Premier's Value Analysis Council is excited to announce that the fifth edition of Premier's Value Analysis Guide is now available. Since the first release in 2014, the Value Analysis Guide has served as a catalyst for top value analysis professionals. The guide highlights best practices and provides resources to aid those in the healthcare industry as they support the value analysis process within their organization. No matter where your organization is at in their value analysis journey, the guide offers insights that can be leveraged to drive success.

Features include:

• A conversion analysis tool
• New case studies from Premier members whose value analysis processes have driven significant transformation in their organizations
• Supply chain disruptions and the impact on purchasing decisions
• Information on how the push to value-based payments can have as healthcare organizations work to maximize cost and quality improvements
• Insights on sustainability and environmentally preferred purchasing

Download the comprehensive guide now: https://offers.premierinc.com/GPO-VA-Guidebook-Landing-Page.html. We have also made the guide available on our Member's Only Resource Library as part of our partnership with Premier. 

Thank you to our partners at Premier for making this valuable resource available to AHVAP members. 

Dear AHVAP Members and Partners:

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the availability of a new career coaching service to include a resume/CV and social media coaching service. If you are currently seeking a new professional opportunity or simply want to update your professional presence, this is the service for you. Our experienced coach will review your current documents and online presence and provide detailed recommendations on opportunities for improvement. 

Let our Board-Certified Executive Coach take a look at your current resume and social media and provide evidence-based suggestions to take your career or job search to new heights. There are three unique packages available based on your individual needs. In addition, if you want to access both packages, there is a discounted rate for the combination package. 

Resume/CV Review Package:
AHVAP Member Price: $249.00

Includes the following:

• Review of current CV or Resume
• Detailed Feedback Report
• 30-Minute 1:1 Debrief Session with Board-Certified Executive Coach on Recommendations/Next Steps

Social Media Review Package:
AHVAP Member Price: $249.00
**Includes review for up to 3 social media profiles

Includes the following:

• Review of current social media profiles (up to three profiles) 
• Detailed Feedback Report
• 30-Minute 1:1 Debrief Session with Board-Certified Executive Coach on Recommendations/Next Steps

Combination Package (Includes Both Resume/CV and Social Media Review): 
AHVAP Member Price: $450.00

Register Now and Take Your Career to New Heights: 

Registration is limited for this program and is first come, first serve. To register for this service: 
https://ahvap.memberclicks.net/careerservice

Team AHVAP

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is excited to announce the details of our 2023 Annual Conference. Over the past 60 days, the AHVAP Conference Committee, Executive Team, and the Board of Directors have carefully reviewed feedback from our 2022 Conference attendees, vendor partners, and other stakeholders. Based on this feedback, AHVAP has heard your requests and is excited to act on many of the items on your wish list! For the past month, the AHVAP Executive Team has worked diligently in sourcing the best possible venue for our healthcare and industry attendees. A few of the key pieces of feedback that we heard loud and clear were:

• More space for attendees in the main conference room to provide for an optimal learning environment
• Improve AV experience for both attendees and speakers
• Improved exhibit hall experience for our valued industry partners with increased time with the vendors to learn about their innovative products and services
• A meeting venue with more local options for dining, shopping, and restaurants
• Access to improved hotel amenities 
• Additional continuing education hours to meet the needs for CVAHP™ recertification or professional licensure renewal
• Ability to bring your families for an extended vacation before or after the main conference 
• Ease of travel with quick and painless airport access and minimal ground transportation requirements 

Well, we heard you, we listened, and we have acted! We are excited to announce the venue for our 2023 Annual Conference is the beautiful Gaylord Resort and Convention Center. We have also now appointed our 2023 Annual Conference Committee and look forward to collaborating with them on building an exciting conference program.

Standing on the shores of the majestic Lake Grapevine, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to a stunning, one-of-a-kind experience. From the ten-acre Paradise Springs Water Park to an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy. Guests can explore the four-and-a-half acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, four award-winning restaurants, bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For those planning or attending their next meeting or event, the resort features 490,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, 1,814 beautiful guest rooms, and 127 spectacular suites as well as our lakeside events venue, Glass Cactus, perfect for live entertainment and events. Located near DFW Airport, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, Cowboys Golf Club, Historic Downtown Grapevine, and water sports on Lake Grapevine itself, are all convenient so everyone can do more of what they love.

Additionally, the Gaylord Resort is part of the Marriott Hotel Group and has everything that AHVAP needs under one single roof including world-class audiovisual, meeting support, food and beverage, and exhibitor services. 

To Learn more about the Gaylord Texan Hotel, please visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalgt-gaylord-texan-resort-and-convention-center/overview/. 

Here are the important details regarding the 2023 Conference:

Conference Location: 
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
Grapevine, Texas

Conference Dates: 
September 25-28, 2023

Pre-Conferences:
September 25 from 12-5 CST 

Main Conference Schedule:
September 26: 8-5 
September 27: 8-5
September 28: 8-noon

Exhibitor Partner-Specific Dates: 
September 26-September 27

Focus Group Opportunities will be available on both September 27 & 28. Please note that a detailed exhibitor prospectus is being finalized and will be released in the next few weeks. To add your name to your exhibitor mailing list, please email the AHVAP HQ Team: info@ahvap.org. 

Conference Registration is Now Open:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/ahvap_202309/

AHVAP has set up a special, discounted room rate with the Gaylord Resort which will be available when booking your conference registration through AHVAP. This room rate will also apply three (3) days before and after the conference to allow you the opportunity to bring your family with you for vacation. To make your hotel reservation, use this special link specific to the Annual Conference:

https://book.passkey.com/gt/219059141?gtid=fb0921408965efbbd7b12776cf32736b

We are thrilled to share this breaking news with each of you and look forward to seeing each of you at the beautiful Gaylord Resort in September. 

Regards,

Karen Niven, MS, BSN, RN, CVAHP
Conference Planning Committee Chairperson

J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, MSL-BC, LTC-CIP, CPPS, CPHQ, CVAHP, CPXP, CDIPC, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA
Executive Director and Executive Vice President

Now Open Through April 28

Are you interesting in sharing your expertise at the 2023 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo in Grapevine in September as a speaker? Well, AHVAP is looking for exceptional speakers that are willing to share their expertise with our membership at this year’s Annual Conference. The Call for Presentations is now open, and the submission site is live! All submissions will be reviewed and rigorously scored by our Annual Conference Planning Committee. The final conference program will be announced in May after speakers are notified.

To submit a session for consideration: https://form.jotform.com/230936702006045.

All submissions must be received by April 28 at 5 p.m. ET.

CVAHP™ Credential Verification Service Now Available

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce the availability of a new online certification verification service for those healthcare professionals that hold a valid Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) Certification. In partnership with our digital badging partner, Credly, this new credential directory is now LIVE on our website. This new credential verification portal is available to the general public.

To access the real-time credential directory, visit:
https://www.ahvap.org/cvahp-credential-verification

This new resource will also be used to verify individual certification status to employers, members of the public, and regulatory/licensing agencies upon request. There is no cost to utilize this service. 

If you have any questions regarding the CVAHP™ certification, please contact the AHVAP Certification Center via email: certification@ahvap.org.

AHVAP Certification Center Team

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce the new Beth Potter CVAHP™ Scholarship Fund, which is available to any AHVAP member. 

This scholarship was created by an anonymous donor to recognize the exceptional leadership of Beth Potter in advancing the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) certification program. The scholarship fund will provide two (2) recipients with the opportunity to sit for CVAHP™ certification examination. Here are the specific details of the scholarship:

• Applicants MUST be a current AHVAP member 
• The scholarship is for first time CVAHP™ Certification applications only and may not be used for recertification or retesting
• Applicants must fully complete the required scholarship application and provide the necessary supporting documentation
• Scholarship awards may only be used once by each individual
• Applicants must have never been CVAHP™ certified and therefore be applying for initial certification

The scholarship application for 2023 is now open. Moving forward, each year, the scholarship applications will be opened in January and closed in February annually.

Scholarship Applications: 

To submit your scholarship application, please visit: 
https://form.jotform.com/230706011732140 

For 2023, all applications must be submitted by April 17 at 5 p.m. ET. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Scholarship recipients will be notified the first week of May regarding scholarship awards.

Karen Niven, MS, BSN, RN, CVAHP
Chairperson, Board of Directors
AHVAP Certification Center 

Have You Ever worried about your earning or maintaining your AHVAP Certifications?

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Certification Center is hosting the April Certification Office Hours on April 17 from 3-4 p.m. ET. 

This is a dedicated forum where you can ask questions regarding:

• Certification eligibility
• Exam registration processes
• Types of questions are on the exam
• How to recertify
• What types of continuing education credits are acceptable
• Details on the CVAHP™ CE VIP Concierge Service 
• Information on new AHVAP Certification Center Micro-Certifications

To register for the April Office Hours: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85046227482?pwd=R1BvQXNMLzVabFNUdU91dnhlcnlNQT09 
Meeting ID: 850 4622 7482
Passcode: 078174

As a reminder, for AHVAP Certification-related questions, please contact our dedicated Help Desk Email: certification@ahvap.org.

We look forward to your participation in the upcoming April Office Hours Program.

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce the availability of a new micro-certification program on Medical Device Safety. This innovative micro-certification program is the first of its kind in the medical industry and has been developed with input from both the United States Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Our training series will consist of multiple live, interactive sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of medical device safety. Topics will include:

• Regulatory Aspects of Medical Device Registration, Approval, and Post-Market Surveillance
• Medical Device Risk Assessment Principles  
• Ensuring Compliance with Evidence-Based Guidelines for Medical Device Reprocessing
• Addressing Medical Device Contamination and Outbreaks
• Steps for Safe Medical Device Evaluation

Whether you are a value analysis leader, professional, consultant, industry partner, or other healthcare professional, this training series will provide you with valuable skills that you can apply in your day-to-day work and protect your patients. Medical devices are complex and an important element of modern medicine, but value analysis professionals and other healthcare stakeholders must be well-versed in the safety aspects of these tools. Invite your facility partners such as healthcare risk management, infection prevention and control, and patient safety to register for this program as well. 

Pricing: 

AHVAP Member Price: $249
Non-Member Price: $350

Program Accreditation/Micro-Certification: 

Upon successful completion of the entire program, attendees will receive 8.0 hours of Continuing Education towards CVAHP™ recertification or nursing licenses/certifications. Upon completion of the certification test, you will be issued a digital badge highlighting your new micro-certification through our digital badging partner-Credly.

In addition, attendees will receive the following resources:

• Electronic Participant Workbook
• FDA Medical Device Safety Toolbox
• Medical Device Product Evaluation Checklist Tool

The training series will take place over several weeks, with sessions held on a regular schedule. We will provide all the necessary materials and resources for you to participate fully in the training. Each participant will also complete a final project using the medical device risk assessment framework and apply it to a unique scenario from their facility or practice environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your medical device safety across your health system or industry environment!

Cohort Training Dates:

Training Dates for this cohort are as follows:

• May 4: 3-5 p.m. ET
• May 11: 3-5 p.m. ET
• May 18: 3-5 p.m. ET
• June 8: 3-5 p.m. ET 

Please note that you must attend ALL of the live sessions in order to receive your continuing education credits and be eligible for the micro-certification.

Registration is Now OPEN:

Registration for this cohort is limited to 20 attendees and is first come, first serve. To register for this cohort: https://ahvap.memberclicks.net/medicaldevicesafety. 

Mailing Address:
2870 Peachtree Rd NW #915-7500
Atlanta, GA 30305

AHVAP Headquarters Phone Number:
(888) 400-6844

AHVAP Help Desk Email to assist with membership, clinical education, annual conference,
and all other AHVAP member benefits:
info@ahvap.org 

AHVAP Certification Help Desk to assist with all questions regarding CVAHP™ certification
and recertification: 
certification@ahvap.org 

AHVAP Executive Director, Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr.:
hudson.garrett@ahvap.org