As we look forward to 2025, AHVAP plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of healthcare value analysis by providing education, resources, and networking opportunities for professionals dedicated to optimizing the value of healthcare products and services.
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A new year presents a remarkable opportunity for reflection and renewal. It’s a time when many of us set fresh goals, reevaluate our habits, and imagine where we’d like to see ourselves in the months ahead. In all of this planning and dreaming, one element stands out as crucial to real progress: the willingness to take full accountability and ownership of our lives. When we do, we empower ourselves to steer our own destiny instead of allowing our circumstances — or someone else — to determine the course.
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As part of the inaugural AHAVP Executive Leaders Fellowship Program, one of our key responsibilities was to present a poster at the Annual Conference. One of our incredible colleagues, Sarah Hobbs MSN, RN, CCRN, CVAHP, not only delivered a professional and heartfelt poster, but also thoughtfully set up a table filled with inspirational cards. I still carry one of those cards in my planner — it reads, 'Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.' This is exactly how I feel as we welcome 2025.
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As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable progress and success that AHVAP has achieved over the past year. Much of this success can be attributed to the exceptional leadership of Karen Niven and Hudson Garrett. Their dedication and tireless efforts have been instrumental in driving the organization's growth, expanding membership, strengthening key industry relationships, and establishing AHVAP as a leading force within the value analysis community.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to announce the graduation of our 2024 cohort for the AHVAP Executive Leader Fellowship Program.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals ( AHVAP) is announcing the formal kickoff of the industry's only dedicated leadership Fellowship Program for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals and Leaders. The AHVAP Executive Leaders Fellowship Program is a 10-month, rigorous immersion experience led by expert faculty with extensive experience in developing healthcare leaders. Participants in this Fellowship will receive 60+ hours of formal training and up to 100 hours of experiential learning outside of the formal classroom. This program is part of the ongoing commitment of AHVAP's leadership to strengthening the specialty of Healthcare Value Analysis. This comprehensive program culminates with each member of the Fellowship cohort delivering a formal presentation of their Fellowship Project at the AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo. Through this exchange of learning, networking, research, and application-based practice, the entire specialty will benefit from these best practices.
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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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AHVAP is pleased to announce the availability of our new digital member badges for the 2025 Calendar Year. There is a specific logo for each of the AHVAP membership categories available. We recommend that you add these digital badges to your email signatures and also social media profiles. You are required to abide by all conditions in the AHVAP Logo Usage policy when using the member logos.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce that Robin Lane 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. Robin will be officially inducted at the international Gala Event in Washington, D.C., in March.
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Don’t miss out on the exciting membership engagement opportunities for you during the month:
AHVAP Zone Meetings:
AHVAP Member Resources Office Hours:
January 28, 2025
4-5 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
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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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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 January 31, 2024.
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We are delighted to share some exciting news: The AHVAP Certification Center has launched a brand-new Self-Service Customer Support Resource Center Hub to help you quickly and conveniently find the information you need — anytime, anywhere, on your schedule.
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Medical Buyer
2024 was a tumultuous year for cyber in the health sector. Hospitals, doctors and their business associates reported hundreds of health data breaches – including the highly disruptive Change Healthcare ransomware attack that compromised the privacy of 100 million Americans.
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EconoTimes
Medical supply shortages remain a critical issue across the United States, especially in light of recent public health crises. Former President Donald Trump’s plans to address these shortages in 2025 have sparked discussions nationwide. His proposals aim to increase domestic production, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers. However, critics question whether the plans will achieve lasting results or create new challenges for the healthcare system.
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Science News
The world faced many public health challenges this year, including dangerous heat waves and outbreaks of the infectious diseases dengue and mpox. In the United States, after years of increases, there are early but promising signs of a downward trend in drug overdose deaths.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
We know it can be frustrating when you can’t get a medicine you need. That’s why FDA works closely with the pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders to prevent drug shortages and to lessen the impact on patients any time there is a delay in the availability of the medicines you need. Ensuring access to safe, effective, high-quality medicines is one of our top priorities.
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Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry
Many medical devices in the United States will incur a price hike if President-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on imported goods go into effect, according to a Nov. 26 press release from GlobalData Plc. The data analytics and consulting firm based in London, England, predicts that roughly 75% of medical devices marketed in the US will see a price increase. About 69% of US marketed medical devices are manufactured exclusively outside of the country, all of which are targeted by the new tariffs.
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TechTarget
Hospitals' financial and operational performance remained steady in October, according to the most recent "National Hospital Flash Report" from healthcare consulting firm Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company. The report analyzed data from more than 1,300 hospitals, with key indicators including revenue, operating margins and the average length of patient stay generally holding steady.
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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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