As I reflect on our excellent AHVAP (Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals) conference, I am filled with appreciation for the wealth of knowledge and connections that were fostered during our event. The conference truly exemplified what it means to be at the forefront of healthcare value analysis.
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Recently, at the AHVAP 2024 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, we hosted a spirited presentation from our colleague at AORN, Dr. Lisa Spruce. During this presentation, Dr. Spruce presented independent research from one researcher that demonstrated the potential for product bias with nursing professionals. The presentation also reviewed the full Position Statement of AORN in the role of Industry Partners working in the perioperative setting and how they can drive the highest levels of safety and value.
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As fall begins and the trees display their glowing colors of autumn, I admit that I am still glowing from thinking about the amazing experience we had at our 2024 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo. As the Chair of this year's conference, I am thrilled to share some highlights from what turned out to be one of our most successful events to date. The energy, engagement, and collaboration we witnessed throughout the event have truly set a new standard for our organization.
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Reflecting on the recent National AHVAP Conference, I feel invigorated and deeply connected to the mission of our work. Surrounded by some of the most dedicated colleagues in value analysis, I was genuinely humbled by the palpable energy in the room. This year’s conference focused on leadership, executive presence, and professional development, and the speakers delivered powerful, aligned messages that resonated with everyone.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the launch of our 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Process. The AHVAP Board of Directors is a tremendous responsibility and an exciting role that requires expertise in leadership, finance, strategic thinking, and collaboration. AHVAP has an ambitious strategic plan that will take the Association to new heights over the coming years. As such, we are seeking talented leaders that want to help take the specialty of healthcare value analysis to the next level.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to announce our Executive Leaders Fellowship Program Applicant portal is now officially OPEN for our class of 2025. 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. Any AHVAP member, regardless of membership classification type, is encouraged to apply.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) is always listening to you, our valued members, AND evaluating best practices in the industry to bring them directly to you. As such, we are pleased to unveil the new AHVAP Circle Community, which is a new, exclusive AHVAP member benefit.
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AORN is a strategic partner of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP). As part of this relationship, we are sharing this joint communication with all AHVAP and AORN members regarding the imminent port worker strike that is likely to begin at midnight tonight.
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As we celebrate the 2024 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, I am excited to share with you an exciting new Position Statement that is now available for both AHVAP members and the general public: Defining an Expert in Healthcare Value Analysis. This newly developed and released document was designed to help define the competencies and skillsets necessary to be defined as an expert in healthcare value analysis. This Position Statement is a guide that can be leveraged by healthcare facilities, leaders, and Industry Partners.
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The AHVAP and AHVAP Certification Center HQ Teams has been hard at work on a new project to bring you another way to celebrate your commitment to the specialty of healthcare value analysis and demonstrate your excellence through board certification.
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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 assist you with your daily practice. We have just finished a multi-week project to add a new Critical Supply Chain Disruptions Resource Center to the AHVAP website that is exclusively available to current AHVAP Members.
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Don’t miss out on the exciting membership engagement opportunities for you during the month:
AHVAP Zone Meetings:
Professional Edge Book Club:
October 18, 2024
3-4 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
AHVAP Certification Center Office Hours:
September 24, 2024
3-4 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
AHVAP Member Resources Office Hours:
October 24, 2024
4-5 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
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We recognize that some of our AHVAP members were unable to join us in person for the Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo in Orlando last week. As such, we are bringing you a piece of the conference in the form of a virtual conference format that will take place with seven esteemed speakers from the Annual Conference on October 11, 2024. 7.0 hours of continuing education are available for those that meet all completion criteria. We look forward to having you join us for this exciting virtual event.
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The AHVAP Certification Center is pleased to announce that registration for our newest Micro-Credential, the Advanced Certificate in Medical Device Safety and Risk Management, is officially open for our last cohort of 2024!
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce that registration for Cohort #7 of our micro-certification program on Medical Device Safety is NOW OPEN. 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.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce the availability of Cohort #6 of our live mini-certification program on TeamSTEPPS. The upcoming TeamSTEPPS training series will equip you with the skills you need to improve teamwork and communication in your workplace. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based teamwork system that has been proven to enhance patient safety and quality of care. By focusing on communication, leadership, and situational awareness, TeamSTEPPS helps healthcare teams work together more effectively and efficiently.
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Medical Product Outsourcing
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have plagued medtech’s supply chain since the pandemic. Drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing medicinal dearths, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists survey. Eighty-five percent of survey respondents described the severity of drug shortages as critically or moderately impactful.
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Healthcare Dive
Cyber leaders at a panel hosted by Google Cloud on Tuesday said supply chain vulnerabilities are top of mind for healthcare organizations after the attack on technology firm and claims processor Change Healthcare earlier this year, which disrupted the healthcare sector for weeks.
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Forbes
Hospitals justly allocate R&D budgets to clinical research, new treatments and direct patient care. But all too often, this causes supply chain modernization to fall by the wayside. As a result, the healthcare supply chain has preserved the tech infrastructure and outdated manual processes of the 1990’s — contributing to hugely inflated expenses, treatment errors and frequent shortages.
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NPR
The massive popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound has meant the drugs have been in and out of short supply for more than a year, as the drugs’ makers have been struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are the pharmaceutical companies that make the popular medications for diabetes and obesity. They recently said that their drugs are “available” again with the exception of the starting dose of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
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Harvard Business Review
Generative AI has arrived in medicine. Normally, when a new device or drug enters the U.S. market, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and efficacy before it becomes widely available. This process not only protects the public from unsafe and ineffective tests and treatments but also helps health professionals decide whether and how to apply it in their practices.
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Modern Healthcare
Data is one of the most important components of supply chain management. Accuracy is vital from the beginning to ensure the facility receives the right quantity, the right pricing and the right product. Clean data also helps hospitals carry an appropriate amount of inventory, monitor inventory expiration dates, and value inventory appropriately.
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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 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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The AHVAP Certification Center Help Desk is available to assist with all questions regarding CVAHP™ certification, micro-credentials, credentialing, certification status, board certification/licensure board inquiries, and recertification:
certification@ahvap.org
AHVAP Certification Center Headquarters Phone Number:
(888) 400-6844
Chief Credentialing Officer, Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr.:
hudson.garrett@ahvap.org
AHVAP Certification Center Program Manager, Shana Roberts, MBA:
Certification@ahvap.org
Thank you for your dedication to board certification and credentialing in the specialty of healthcare value analysis.
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