I hope this message finds you well as we embark on a new chapter in our Value Analysis professional field. As the President of AHVAP, I am humbled and honored to work beside you to advance our healthcare value analysis profession. First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for your unwavering dedication and commitment to providing quality value analysis healthcare services. Your tireless efforts have undoubtedly made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals, especially during these challenging times.
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In an era where healthcare systems face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, agility has emerged as a critical attribute for survival and success. The rapid pace of technological advancements, evolving patient expectations, and the constant push for cost efficiency demand a healthcare model that is not only resilient but also nimble and adaptive. At the heart of this transformative approach lies the specialty of healthcare value analysis, a discipline that is becoming increasingly vital in ensuring that healthcare organizations deliver the best possible care at the lowest possible cost.
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I am excited to open registration for our Annual Conference, which will be held at the Orlando World Center September 9-12. This year's theme is Value Vanguards: Pioneering Innovation and Excellence in Healthcare.
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As we embark on 2024 at AHVAP, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Treasurer and board member. I am passionate about Value Analysis and see this opportunity as an honor.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to announce our new Executive Leaders Fellowship Program. This new professional development program is part of our ongoing commitment to our five-year strategic plan and to each of you! This comprehensive Fellowship Program is 10 months in length and offers multiple career-advancing benefits that are unmatched in our specialty. This program is open to AHVAP members only.
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Join us for an insightful webinar on "Evaluating the Future: Mastering Novel Technologies for Surface Disinfection in Healthcare” on February 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET. As healthcare environments continually face the challenge of maintaining stringent hygiene standards, the importance of effective surface disinfection cannot be overstated. This webinar is designed to provide healthcare value analysis professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in surface disinfection technology and novel approaches.
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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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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 Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is thrilled to introduce our latest professional engagement program as part of our five-year strategic plan: the AHVAP Ambassador Program. This program is designed to help those that meet the program criteria and are appointed increase their professional influence and learn more about volunteer service within AHVAP.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is pleased to introduce a new member's only benefit available immediately to help you highlight your affiliation with AHVAP.
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We hope that you can join us on February 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET for our monthly Professional Edge Book Club. This is a one of our many AHVAP member benefits.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) February Member Resource Office Hours is scheduled, so make sure you don’t miss out! This is a great opportunity to learn more about all of your AHVAP member benefits and maximize on your investment.
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Over the past month, the AHVAP HQ Team has been hard at work improving our website experience for YOU, our valued members.
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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 Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce a new benefit available for those that hold any of our professional credentials or designations. This includes those with a current AHVAP Certification Center micro-credential or our flagship CVAHP™ designation.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Certification Center is hosting the February Certification Center Office Hours on February 13 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 enduring online educational program, our new Signature Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) Board Certification Review Course. This new educational product of AHVAP is available 24/7 on AHVAP University for subscribers and is a key resource in preparing for the rigorous CVAHP™ board certification.
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Axios
Even AI optimists don't envision the technology fundamentally remaking the U.S. health care system anytime soon, but there's widespread agreement that it has the potential to vastly improve the quality of care and trim costly waste.
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NBC News
The U.S. government sold the Federal Helium Reserve, a massive underground stockpile based in Amarillo, Texas, that supplies up to 30% of the country’s helium. Once the deal is finalized, the buyer will claim some 425 miles of pipelines spanning Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma, plus about 1 billion cubic feet of the only element on Earth cold enough to make an MRI machine work.
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NBC Boston
Mass. General Brigham in Boston could soon be testing a new concept—medical drone deliveries right to your door. Within the next few months, Massachusetts’ largest hospital system could be testing out drones that would take medicine, samples and medical gear to and from patients' homes.
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Medpage Today
Hospitals given federal 340B Drug Pricing Program discounts to support their service for low-income populations marked up the cost of outpatient infusion drugs for privately insured patients substantially more than other hospitals, a study showed.
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Health IT Security
As the new year begins, the healthcare sector will undoubtedly continue to grapple with a significant volume of cybersecurity threats and challenges. Industry experts predicted a focus on AI and supply chain security as ransomware threats continue to threaten healthcare cybersecurity in 2024.
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McKinsey & Company
The acute strain from labor shortages, inflation and endemic COVID-19 on the healthcare industry’s financial health in 2022 is easing. A study gives a new perspective on how technology, transformation efforts and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology and pharmacy services.
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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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