The AHVAP and AHVAP Certification Center Offices will be closed for the holidays beginning on December 23 and will reopen for normal business operations on January 3, 2025.
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As we reflect on the advancements and lessons learned in value analysis throughout 2024, one principle remains paramount through the AHVAP lens: the patient always comes first. This guiding philosophy has shaped our AHVAP approach to healthcare delivery, ensuring that every decision made through value analysis prioritizes the needs, preferences, and outcomes of patients.
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In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the role of value analysis professionals has never been more critical — or more dynamic. As the industry faces mounting challenges, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and the demand for better patient outcomes, value analysis professionals must adapt and lead with agility. It’s no longer enough to simply manage costs; we must be strategic decision-makers who continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of our organizations and the patients we serve.
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As the holiday season unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the incredible community of professionals I am fortunate to work alongside. This time of year, nestled between the gratitude of Thanksgiving and the joy of the holidays, is the perfect moment to pause and appreciate not only the work we do but the people who make it all possible.
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Baby Boomers, defined as those born from the end of World War II (1945) through the late 1960s, represent a significant demographic shift in many countries. This term emerged in 1974 as advertisers began to recognize this generation's unique spending power and diverse needs. As approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers reach age 65 each day, their aging is poised to affect the U.S. healthcare system profoundly until 2029. While this population presents challenges, it also offers opportunities for healthcare innovation.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals is proud to announce the launch of the Journal of Healthcare Value Analysis (JHVA), an official peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of value analysis in healthcare. The Journal of Healthcare Value Analysis will serve as a critical resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders who are committed to enhancing patient care, optimizing healthcare resources, and driving sustainable value within healthcare systems.
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I am pleased to announce the results of our 2025 Board of Directors Elections. Sandy Wise has been re-elected to the position of Secretary. Boyd (BJ) McCluskey and Jodi Katz have been elected to the positions of Director-at-Large. I would like to especially thank outgoing 2024 Board of Directors member, Erin Arnold, for her years of service to the board. The new board members will begin their terms on January 1, 2025. This year’s election was a pivotal year with record-breaking ballots submitted and multiple immensely qualified candidates volunteering to run for the open Board of Directors positions. AHVAP HQ also launched a new, secure ballot system that made the voting process as simple as possible for our members.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce that our Board of Directors Treasurer, Sharon Roberts, has been accepted as a Professional Member into the prestigious National Academies of Practice. Nominations are by invitation only and are a recognition of these leaders' impacts on their respective fields through their leadership careers. Sharon will be officially inducted at the international Gala Event in Washington, D.C. in March.
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AHVAP’s Executive Director, Dr. Hudson Garrett, has successfully completed the requirements to obtain the certification of Global Knowledge Management through the Management and Strategy Institute. Knowledge Management involves systematic processes to create, share, use, and manage the information and knowledge within an organization. At its core, KM helps organizations find, select, organize, disseminate, and transfer important information and expertise necessary for activities such as problem-solving, dynamic learning, strategic planning, and decision-making. Global Knowledge Management extends these principles into a worldwide context, breaking down geographical and cultural barriers to maximize the collective intelligence of globally dispersed teams. As businesses continue to expand and operate across borders, the integration of effective KM practices ensures that no part of the organization is isolated. This global approach enhances efficiency and innovation, improves market adaptability, and increases cultural synergy among diverse workforces.
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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 (AHVAP) is excited to announce the opening of Early-Bird Registration for the 2025 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted next October in beautiful Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort. This premier event, dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare value analysis, will bring together professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in value analysis. With an expected attendance of 500+ professionals from across North America, this is the industry's premier professional gathering for the healthcare value analysis specialty.
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Are you interested in sharing your expertise at the 2025 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo in Grapevine, Texas, next October as a poster presenter? Well, AHVAP is looking for exceptional success stories like you that are willing to share their expertise with our profession at next year’s Annual Conference. The Call for Poster Presentations is now open, and the submission site is live! All poster submissions will be reviewed and rigorously scored by our Annual Conference Planning Committee. Showcasing your story in a poster presentation is a great way to share your expertise and highlight your facility!
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to invite dynamic and insightful speakers to share their expertise at the 2025 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted next October in beautiful Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort. This premier event, dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare value analysis, will bring together professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in value analysis. With an expected attendance of 500+ professionals from across North America, this is the industry's premier professional gathering for the healthcare value analysis specialty. We are excited to officially open our call for speakers, which will close at midnight ET on December 31, 2024.
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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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Healthtech Security
Healthcare supply chain attacks have the potential to disrupt care and operations across the healthcare system through just one successful infiltration. The single points of failure that exist across the sector make the risk of supply chain attacks even greater.
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Politico
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to enact across-the-board tariffs isn’t going over well in the health care industry, Ben and POLITICO’s David Lim report. Some in the sector think they could financially harm hospitals and raise prices for consumers. “It would be unsustainable for the health care industry,” said Soumi Saha, senior vice president of government affairs at Premier Inc., which helps hospitals get discounts from vendors. “Combined with inflation, rising labor costs, decreasing reimbursement, and the cost with supplies, it would be unsustainable” without a government effort to boost domestic manufacturing.
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American Medical Association
Drug shortages, defined as a period of time in which demand exceeds supply, pose a significant risk to patient care. Drug shortages result in delays and discontinuations of treatment and may take years to resolve. The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis and a national security threat and is actively working to limit the impact on practice.
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McKinsey
In healthcare—with patient well-being and lives at stake—the advancement of AI seems particularly momentous. In an industry battling staffing shortages and increasing costs, health system leaders need to consider all possible solutions, including AI technologies. “Organizations are eager to use generative AI to help enhance how healthcare stakeholders work and operate,” write McKinsey’s Jessica Lamb and coauthors, “but some are still adopting a wait-and-see approach.” Where do you stand? Explore these insights to get up to date on AI and healthcare topics including:
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Forbes
The S&P 500 may rise or fall. Interest rates may go up or down. Gold or Bitcoin may be in favor with investors or not. Virtually everything in markets is volatile except for one sure thing: healthcare costs will go up by around 7% every year.
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Healthcare Dive
Nearly a quarter of working-age Americans with health insurance face high out-of-pocket costs that make it difficult to afford care, according to a survey published last week by the Commonwealth Fund. The report found some Americans had other gaps in coverage and access. Twelve percent of respondents reported they were currently insured, but had lost their coverage at some point in the past year. Nine percent said they were uninsured.
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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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