Healthcare organizations worldwide are under increasing pressure to provide high-quality patient care while managing rising costs and resource constraints. Value analysis in healthcare has emerged as a revolutionary approach to optimizing patient outcomes, improving efficiency, and reducing unnecessary spending. By systematically evaluating products, services, and processes, healthcare institutions can ensure they deliver the best care while maintaining financial sustainability. AHVAP is your “true north” for help and support in this area while supporting our AHVAP members. Value analysis in healthcare is a structured, data-driven approach that assesses the cost-effectiveness, quality, and clinical impact of medical products, services, and technologies. It involves a multidisciplinary team — clinicians, supply chain professionals, financial analysts, and administrators — who evaluate whether a particular resource provides actual value regarding patient outcomes, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
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In healthcare, the word “value” is frequently invoked — value-based purchasing, value-driven care, and value-focused analytics all point to the industry’s growing attention to outcomes that balance cost, quality, and patient safety. Yet, the field of healthcare value analysis itself often lacks universally recognized guidelines for defining what constitutes a “best practice.” The result can be fragmented processes, inconsistent evaluations, and missed opportunities to improve the broader healthcare ecosystem.
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One of my duties as the President-Elect is to chair the Annual Conference committee and, just this past week, we just wrapped up our first official meeting for the 2025 Annual Conference season. It is always such an exciting time, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic for this year’s event. One of the committee’s first tasks is to review the submitted topics blindly and, from what we reviewed, 2025 is shaping up to be our best year yet. The committee is very intentional about curating each session. Every topic and discussion are influenced by the feedback we receive from the prior year’s attendees. We’re not just filling a schedule — we’re crafting an experience that delivers real value and actionable insights for our membership.
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Personal growth and development have become a cornerstone for career progression and overall fulfillment in today's fast-paced and highly competitive world. With industries and skill sets constantly evolving, professionals continuously seek ways to stand out, stay relevant, and advance in their careers. One powerful way to achieve this is through professional certification. Beyond the immediate benefits of career advancement, professional certification can offer a significant return on investment (ROI) in terms of personal growth, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
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We’re excited to share an exclusive members-only benefit — a new podcast summarizing the key highlights of the 2025 AHVAP Southeast Educational Conference, which took place yesterday in Charlotte, NC! This engaging podcast brings together the most impactful insights from our seven dynamic sessions, giving you an opportunity to catch up on the innovative ideas and best practices discussed at the event.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the availability of a new enduring continuing education course available on the AHVAP University. You will need to log into the AHVAP website and then again to the AHVAP learning management system website to access the enduring program.
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We're excited to announce a new Office Hours Zoom session where we dive into the innovative world of AI in healthcare value analysis! Join expert Kyle Atkins for a live, interactive discussion with AHVAP members as we explore practical strategies for integrating AI into your value analysis practice.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce our March Special joint collaboration webinar program with the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). As part of our ongoing strategic collaboration with the AORN, we are excited to bring this special program to our AHVAP members about the newly released AORN ERAS Guideline.
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Our healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rising costs, increasing patient demands, and rapid technological advancements. Our healthcare industry is at a crossroads, facing rising costs, increasing patient demands, and a growing need for innovation. The time has come for a healthcare value analysis revolution. A value analysis revolution is necessary to address these challenges and unlock the full potential of healthcare delivery.
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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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Please note that the use of the AHVAP Logo is NOT permitted without the express written permission of AHVAP HQ in accordance with the AHVAP logo policy. This applies to individuals and corporations.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is thrilled to announce that our association has been formally appointed to the Guidelines Advisory Board for the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN). This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing collaboration between healthcare value analysis and perioperative practice.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) proudly announces the launch of the Industry’s First Instructions for Use (IFU) Coalition and Summit, an unprecedented event designed to revolutionize the way medical device instructions are developed, implemented, and utilized across healthcare. This landmark summit will convene a Coalition of Leaders and Stakeholders from diverse sectors including acute care adult and pediatric hospitals, leading academic teaching institutions, national infection prevention and control experts, major medical societies and associations, and the nation’s foremost Group Purchasing Organizations.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is proud to announce the development of the industry's first comprehensive standards for professional practice in healthcare value analysis. This groundbreaking initiative establishes a unified framework aimed at elevating quality, efficiency, and safety in the healthcare value analysis process.
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We are delighted to announce a new membership payment option designed to make maintaining your AHVAP membership more convenient than ever. Effective immediately, you can choose to pay your membership dues through an automatic monthly or quarterly payment plan, providing you with greater financial flexibility and ease. This is available for both one and two-year individual memberships.
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 Today's AHVAP Q1 Town Hall recording is now available on your AHVAP University portal for your viewing pleasure.
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Q2 Town Hall on May 9.
Thank you for your continued membership in AHVAP!
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Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) member, Kacey Wear, MSN, RN, CEN, CVAHP, has been promoted to Enterprise Assistant Vice President, Value Analysis for Jefferson Health. The entire AHVAP Family is thrilled to see our members grow professionally and advance into the Executive Suite. Kacey is a Board-Certified Healthcare Value Analysis Professional and Emergency Nurse. Congratulations, Kacey!
Please help us in congratulating Kacey for this tremendous promotion!
If you have recently been promoted or have a colleague that has been promoted, please share your story with AHVAP HQ: info@ahvap.org. It would be our pleasure to feature you!
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Please join the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) in congratulating Past President, Robin Lane, MBA, BSN, RN, CVAHP, FAHVAP from MTMC, on her tremendous recognition as a recipient of the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Awards from President Donald Trump.
This award is a testament of Robin's hundreds of hours of volunteer service and leadership with both the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) and the Boy Scouts of America over her distinguished nursing and healthcare value analysis career.
We could not be prouder of Robin for this well-deserved recognition!
Congratulations Robin!
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is thrilled to unveil our Opening Keynote Presenter for the upcoming 2025 Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo in October. Dr. Michael (Mike) Bell, MD, is the Director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, GA, at CDC’s International Headquarters.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to invite dynamic and insightful poster presenters to share their expertise at the 2025 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted this 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 poster presenters, which will close at midnight ET on May 31, 2025.
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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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Healthcare Dive
Health supply chain costs and pharmaceutical expenses are projected to rise modestly between July 2025 and June 2026, according to new research from healthcare services company Vizient. Providers are growing increasingly concerned about rising pharmaceutical and supply chain costs in 2025, experts told Healthcare Dive last month. The Vizient report adds fuel to those fears, showing slight upticks in spending to come this summer.
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Healthcare Finance
The Trump administration's proposed tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico may currently be on pause, but uncertainty over their potential reinstatement is having a ripple effect across the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Hospitals and drugmakers are urging the president to exempt pharmaceuticals and medical goods from the new tariffs on Chinese imports. In a letter to President Trump on Tuesday, the American Hospital Association said, "The U.S. imports many cancer and cardiovascular medications, immunosuppressives, antibiotics and combination antibiotics from China."
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Fierce Pharma
With President Donald Trump’s tariffs about to take hold, industry groups are warning that the move could hamstring U.S. pharmaceutical supplies and productivity, and put an extra strain on patients’ wallets, too. Over the weekend, the Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. The tariffs are slated to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, The New York Times reports.
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Healthcare IT News
With the increasing digital transformation of healthcare and improvements in the quality of data, IT systems in healthcare are becoming an increasingly attractive target for malicious actors. A cyberattack can cripple an institution, cause disruptions in service delivery and result in patient harm. Major threats for healthcare organisations include ransomware, breaches caused by cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, bad bot traffic and phishing.
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CNN
The U.S. is in the throes of an unusually intense and severe flu season, with hospitalization rates topping the levels seen with COVID-19 at some points of the pandemic. On top of the flu infection itself, doctors say they’re seeing large numbers of patients with some of its most devastating complications. In children, specialists say they’re seeing more than usual come to the hospital with neurologic complications, including devastating brain swelling that leads to tissue death — a condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy, or ANE.
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USA Today
The man Dr. Gray Ballinger treated Wednesday for high blood pressure delayed care out of fear of immigration enforcement, the Queens primary care physician said. The man, whose wife has stage 4 cancer, isn't alone in his anxiety, Ballinger said. “People’s blood pressure is much higher than usual on a regular basis,” Ballinger, who uses they/them pronouns, told USA TODAY. “The sense of fear in Queens among immigrants is heartbreaking.”
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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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