Happy holidays AHVAP members! It’s hard to believe the holiday season is here again, and we are closing out this calendar year. As I take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments we tackled this year as an Association, I am grateful to have such an amazing group of Board members, industry partners, and members who helped synergize our new mission, vision, values, and purpose. Many of you experienced frustration with our services, our professional development offerings, and wanted more value out of your membership. We heard you!
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In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the shift from volume-based to value-based models has become increasingly pivotal. At the forefront of this transformation are the "Value Vanguards," individuals who champion the integration of value analysis in healthcare. Their role? To navigate the complex waters of healthcare delivery, ensuring that patient outcomes and cost efficiency are at the heart of decision-making processes.
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Alan Mulally shared this great quote, “Leadership is having a compelling vision, a comprehensive plan, relentless implementation, and talented people working together.” As we think back on our AHVAP 2023 year, I reflect on our courageous year filled with belief in our Value Analysis specialty.
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The holiday season is truly a magical time of the year. I believe what makes each holiday special is family, food, and traditions. It should be a time to pause and reflect, with gratitude, on all the triumphs and opportunities that shaped our lives. With this in mind, I want to reflect on the past 12 months as your AHVAP treasurer.
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 AHVAP's Executive Director, Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr., has been presented with the President's Volunteer Service Program Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and The White House in recognition of his significant volunteer contributions to the field of healthcare leadership.
In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action too.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Garrett on this well-deserved recognition.
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We hope that you can join us on December 14 from 4-5 p.m. ET for our monthly Professional Edge Book Club. This is a one of our many AHVAP member benefits.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduyrpj0pGNI3VrmmLFOckV1l5qfMncYp
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you on the upcoming Book Club session!
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the availability of a new enduring continuing education course available on the AHVAP University. You will need to log into the AHVAP website and then again to the AHVAP learning management system website to access the enduring program.
Our recent webinar program, A Review of the Key Findings of the GHX/AHVAP Value Analysis Profession Survey: Implications for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future, featuring Karen Niven & Suzanne Smith is now available for enduring continuing education credit and viewing at your leisure.
Make sure that you take advantage of this new enduring program offering and earn continuing education hours.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce our December webinar program with Dr. Ruth Carrico on Empower Your Future: Taking Control of Your Professional Development.
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Over the last few months, AHVAP HQ has been working diligently to build a new partnership to advance the professional development needs of our amazing AHVAP members. I am pleased to announce a new strategic relationship between AHVAP and The Management and Strategy Institute. This new relationship specifically supports Domain 1, Professional Development and Educational Enrichment, in our new Five-Year AHVAP Strategic Plan. Our goal is to provide world-class education and professional development for all AHVAP members so that we can continue to advance our specialty across the healthcare continuum of care.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the release of our second EBOOK, Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 9 Steps To More Effective Communications, as a complimentary benefit of your AHVAP membership.
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We are excited to share with you the theme for our 2024 Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo, which builds upon our theme from this year's conference. The theme for the 2024 conference will be: Value Vanguards: Pioneering Innovation and Excellence in Healthcare. This theme celebrates the pioneering spirit of value analysis professionals who lead the way in transforming healthcare delivery. Vanguards are on the forefront of action, and we cannot think of anything more descriptive of the incredible role that healthcare value analysis professionals play daily across the healthcare continuum of care. Value vanguards are trailblazers who embrace innovation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across stakeholders to drive excellence in patient care, cost-effectiveness, and quality outcomes. They are at the forefront of change, constantly seeking new horizons to improve healthcare value.
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Are you interesting in sharing your expertise at the 2024 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo in Orlando, Florida next September as a speaker or poster presenter? Well, AHVAP is looking for exceptional speakers who are willing to share their expertise with our profession at next 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 early next year after speakers are notified.
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The AHVAP Certification Center is excited to release a new tool for those healthcare value analysis professionals and leaders who are interested in sitting for the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) Board Certification. If you are interested in determining your eligibility for the certification exam, look no further than our new interactive, online tool. This tool will assist you with reviewing all our exam eligibility requirements. The exam is open to both healthcare professionals and industry partners that meet all eligibility requirements.
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Preparing for a board certification exam can be a daunting process, and we understand that! As such, AHVAP is excited to announce the availability of a new virtual live workshop, our new Signature Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) Board Certification Review Course. The virtual workshop will take place on January 19, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on joining us for this educational workshop with our expert faculty.
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Becker's Hospital Review
The Biden administration announced Nov. 27 that it plans to broaden the capabilities of the HHS to allow it to make further investments in domestic production of critical medicines and medical supplies. The policy the administration is enacting falls under Title III of the Defense Production Act, which was enacted in 1950, during the Cold War, to bolster research, development, production and scaling of essential supplies.
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Supply Chain Brain
Hospitals across the U.S. are facing an escalating crisis: acute shortages of vital medical supplies. From medications and personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical devices and testing kits, healthcare facilities are struggling to obtain essential products needed to properly treat patients. Recent data reveals that backorders for critical supplies have skyrocketed compared with pre-pandemic levels. Where hospitals previously saw 400-500 backordered items daily, they now face between 800 to 1,000.
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Medtech Dive
Everything from hospital gowns and surgical tools to plastic tubing and implantable devices must be sterilized before a surgery to reduce infection risks. One of the most common sterilization methods for medical equipment is ethylene oxide (EtO), a type of gas that has come under scrutiny from regulators and environmental groups for years because of its cancer-causing effects.
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Phys.org
Global healthcare has a significant impact on the environment but there are ways it could slash its greenhouse gas emissions without increasing production costs, the international health agency Unitaid said Tuesday. Unitaid, which works on ensuring equitable access to medical innovations, looked at the production chain in 10 key healthcare products, such as malaria and HIV medicines.
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Medical Device Network
Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly been permeating many industries in the last few years, and among them is the medical devices industry. Like in many other industries, AI is particularly useful in accelerating the process of time-intensive and resource-intensive tasks, as well as aiding in decision-making processes. The beneficial impacts of AI in medical are thus far-reaching with great potential.
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MedTech Intelligence
Medical waste, often hazardous and infectious, poses significant environmental and health risks. From used syringes to contaminated bandages, the sheer volume of waste generated by hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities is staggering. According to the World Health Organization, developed countries produce up to 0.5 kg of hazardous medical waste per person per day. Such statistics underscore the urgency for innovative and sustainable disposal methods.
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Please make sure that you update your contact information on the AHVAP website so that we can stay in touch. Here is our contact information so that you can always reach the most appropriate team member to assist you:
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
Thank you for your continued membership in the premier healthcare value analysis association!
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