Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, it is with great excitement and anticipation that we look forward to the innovative and enriching experiences in store for you at the Association for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP).
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As we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year, it is a perfect time to reflect on our AHVAP past and set our sights on our AHVAP future using courage and vision. The canvas of the upcoming year is blank, awaiting the strokes of our vision and dreams. To navigate this uncharted territory with resilience and purpose, let us embrace the twin virtues of vision and courage.
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In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, innovation is not just a buzzword; it's the lifeblood that drives us forward. At the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), we recognize and celebrate the pivotal role of innovation in our collective journey toward excellence. It’s the pure essence of advancing our specialty across the healthcare continuum.
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As we step into the hope and optimism of 2024, I couldn’t help but reflect on AHVAP’s November Professional Edge Book Club where we discussed the book “Primary Greatness” by Stephen R Covey. In this insightful book, the author spoke about the vast amount of time during a week we “do productive things” such as writing a report, creating a presentation, or preparing a financial analysis. However, how much time during the week do we invest in our abilities that can make us more productive or successful at these tasks?
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As we wind down 2023, I am excited to share with you an exciting new Position Statement that is now available for both AHVAP members and the general public: Becoming a Strategic Industry Partner. This newly developed and released document was designed to help define the important role that Industry Partners play in the delivery of healthcare and also differentiate between Industry Partners and Medical Vendors. We recommend that you broadly share this new document with your leadership team to educate them about our specialty. If you are not already board certified in healthcare value analysis, now is the time to seek your CVAHP™ certification or one of the AHVAP Certification Center's new micro-certifications.
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In December, AHVAP experienced another "first" as part of our five-year strategic plan. This was a deliberate outreach activity to continue to foster collaboration between healthcare value analysis leaders and the entire healthcare profession. For the past three days, AHVAP and GHX have jointly presented a poster presentation at the 2023 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Annual Forum Conference in Orlando, Florida. Attendees at this event hailed from over 63 countries and ranged from Chief Executive Officers to Vice Presidents of Quality and Patient Safety from across the entire healthcare continuum.
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Join Us for a Town Hall Meeting on January 8 from 4-5 p.m. and hear from your President, Karen Niven, and President-Elect, Anne Marie Orlando.
You must register in advance for this member’s only benefit. To register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yyCewUA7T1eFG2fv9xTB8g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar once your membership status has been verified by the AHVAP HQ Team. If you are unable to attend the Town Hall, the recording will be made available on AHVAP University following the event. We look forward to your engagement in this Town Hall.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is thrilled to announce the induction of two AHVAP Board Members into the National Academies of Practice.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) January Member Resource Office Hours is scheduled, so make sure you don’t miss out!
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Southeast Leadership Team is excited to announce the details of our 2024 Regional Conference which will be held from February 11-12, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The AHVAP Certification Center is excited to release a new tool for those healthcare value analysis professionals and leaders that are interesting 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 of our exam eligibility requirements. The exam is open to both healthcare professionals and industry partners that meet all eligibility requirements.
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The AHVAP Certification Center is pleased to announce that registration for our newest Supply Chain Disruption Micro-Credential Cohort #2 is NOW OPEN. This innovative micro-credential program is the first of its kind in the medical industry, and has been developed with input from providers, manufacturers, distributors, regulators, and group purchasing organization experts.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Certification Center is hosting the January Certification Center Office Hours on January 29 from 4-5 p.m. ET.
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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 12-5 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on joining us for this educational workshop with our expert faculty.
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Supply Chain Brain
As we enter the end-of-year holiday shipping surge, logistics providers, shippers and receivers are busier than ever. The increased volume of shipments, combined with unpredictable and disruptive weather, strains transportation and logistics networks, and can mean shipping delays, longer lead times and higher shipment costs.
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Health Data Management
Traditionally, data and analytics have been an area where healthcare has played catch-up with other industries. It wasn't until about a decade ago that patient "big data" came onto the forefront, ushering in new ways to identify correlations, manage populations and measure outcomes. We're now entering a new era of healthcare analytics in which clinician big data joins industry efforts to address some of the most significant healthcare challenges, like workforce shortages and clinician burnout.
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American Medical Association
The U.S. health system is responsible for 8.5% of the carbon emissions in the country. While a bulk of those emissions can be linked to supply-chain production, the substantial impact on the environment cannot be ignored. That is why the National Academy of Medicine created the Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector, a public-private partnership focused on addressing medicine’s environmental impact and strengthening sustainability efforts.
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Wired
A CRISPR therapy to treat sickle cell was approved in the UK on November 16, in the US on December 8, and in Europe on December 15 under the brand name Casgevy. It is the first publicly available medical treatment in the world to use Crispr technology. More are in the pipeline. The technology is poised to radically change the lives of patients with sickle cell—and eventually, many others.
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MedCity News
The business of healthcare has evolved significantly over the last two decades as stakeholders, from providers to policymakers, have looked for ways to manage costs while improving patient outcomes and achieving health equity. More and more independent practices have been purchased by health systems, offering economies of scale while promoting provider accountability for the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and more affordable healthcare services.
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Tech Target
The healthcare sector has seized on the transformative potential of generative AI, throwing millions of dollars into exploring practical applications. Some 75% of leading healthcare companies are already experimenting with generative AI or planning to scale generative AI across the enterprise, according to the "2024 Life Sciences and Health Care Generative AI Outlook Survey" from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.
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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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