What does courage mean to you? Do you think we can be courageous in our personal and professional life? Do you think we have the opportunity and responsibility to be courageous?
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As healthcare continues to transform, one thing remains certain: those who lead with insight, purpose, and preparation will shape the future of our field. In an environment marked by disruption, innovation, and rising complexity, preparing for your professional future is not just wise—it’s essential.
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In June, I had the privilege of being one of four representing our value analysis profession at SGNA. We were invited as special guests and to assist with a group activity where AHVAP’s Executive Director, Dr Hudson Garrett, was speaking to the audience about the importance of value analysis and interprofessional collaboration. The session was more than talking about our work—but championing it. This wasn’t just a speaking opportunity, it was recognition of the essential role VA professionals play in driving clinical, operational, and financial outcomes across healthcare.
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In the complex healthcare landscape, making informed choices about products and services is paramount. This is where Value Analysis enters the picture. It is not merely a matter of crunching numbers and comparing prices; it is about holistically assessing the worth of various options, balancing fiscal prudence with clinical excellence, by meticulously scrutinizing every facet of potential purchases, Value Analysis endeavors to ensure that healthcare organizations are not only cost-effective but also equipped to offer the highest standards of patient care.
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The Application Portal for the 2025 Window for the AHVAP Fellows Designation Program is now open! Applications close at midnight ET on August 31, 2025.
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the AHVAP Journal of Healthcare Value Analysis and Call for Submissions portal, the premier peer‑reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the science and practice of healthcare value analysis. We invite you to contribute your original research, case studies, reviews, and thought‑leadership articles that explore innovative strategies for optimizing clinical outcomes, driving cost‑effectiveness, and enhancing patient safety.
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Stakeholder Interactive Discussion Guide for Healthcare Value Analysis Programs
This guide contains interactive discussion points for key stakeholders in the healthcare value analysis (VA) process to assist in facilitating collaboration and high levels of engagement in the VA process.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is proud to announce Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr., Executive Director and Executive Vice President of AHVAP has earned certification as a Leapfrog Certified Coach. Leapfrog’s Certified Coach Training is geared toward health care consultants, solution providers, and innovation partners who offer services, products, and technology designed to improve patient safety and health care quality in the thousands of hospitals nationwide that participate in Leapfrog’s annual voluntary Hospital Survey.
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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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I’m thrilled to share an exciting new resource designed to elevate your practice and strengthen your decision-making toolkit: the AHVAP Center of Evidence-Based Practice, now live exclusively for current AHVAP on our member portal and Circle Member’s Only Community in the Resource Center.
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 Dear AHVAP Members,
Today's AHVAP June 2025 South and West Zone recordings are now available on your AHVAP University portal for your viewing pleasure.
This program awards 0.5 hours of continuing education credit towards the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP) designation.
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Zone Meetings. As a reminder, any AHVAP member can attend ANY of our various AHVAP Zone Meetings. We encourage you to attend as many of these educational and networking opportunities as possible.
Thank you for your continued membership in AHVAP!
Warm regards,
Regards,
Team AHVAP
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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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Open Payments collects and publishes information about financial relationships between drug and medical device companies (referred to as "reporting entities") and certain health care providers (referred to as "covered recipients"). These relationships may involve payments to providers for things including but not limited to research, meals, travel, gifts, or speaking fees.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to launch the Faces of Healthcare Value Analysis campaign — a new initiative to spotlight the incredible journeys of our members and colleagues who are transforming the landscape of healthcare.
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We’re delighted to unveil our brand-new Position Statement on a Standardized Product Review Process—an indispensable roadmap designed by members, for members to make product decisions faster, safer, and more consistent than ever before.
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As tariffs and international trade policies continue to affect healthcare supply chains, it is essential that healthcare value analysis professionals and our industry partners stay informed and prepared. AHVAP has developed and released a new Understanding Tariffs & Their Impact on US Healthcare Supplies For Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals Resource Guide.
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Dear AHVAP Members and Partners:
Team AHVAP is thrilled to introduce a new AHVAP member’s only benefit related to the Circle Community-AHVAP Circle Desktop Version. This now fully compliments the existing web and mobile versions that already are available.
Your AHVAP community on your desktop!
Circle sits alongside the apps that you use every day.
To download the free Circle Desktop App for your preferred device platform:
VISIT HERE
This is yet another complimentary member benefit included as part of your exclusive AHVAP membership benefits! We hope that you enjoy this new member's only benefit.
Team AHVAP
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Early-Bird Registration for the 2025 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted this October in beautiful Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort is OPEN. 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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 Dear AHVAP Members and Partners:
The following communication is being provided urgently to all AHVAP members at the request of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. AHVAP is a member of the Infragard National Alliance Program.
The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States. Low-level cyber attacks against US networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government may conduct attacks against US networks. Iran also has a long-standing commitment to target US Government officials it views as responsible for the death of an Iranian military commander killed in January 2020.
The likelihood of violent extremists in the Homeland independently mobilizing to violence in response to the conflict would likely increase if Iranian leadership issued a religious ruling calling for retaliatory violence against targets in the Homeland. Multiple recent Homeland terrorist attacks have been motivated by anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiment, and the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could contribute to US-based individuals plotting additional attacks.
Please refer to the attached Homeland Security Bulletin for detailed information from the Department of Homeland Security.
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McKinsey
Health systems in the United States have had to contend with continuous economic pressures, including inflation, high labor costs, shifts in sites of care away from acute settings, and downward pressure on reimbursement. To adapt to these factors, health system leaders are pursuing multifaceted approaches to reduce costs and improve revenues without compromising quality of care.
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Intelligent Living
The healthcare industry is undergoing a massive digital transformation. With rising patient volumes, tightening regulations, and shrinking margins, medical facilities face unprecedented pressure to optimize operations. At the heart of this challenge lies medical equipment management—an area where inefficiencies can cost millions while putting patient care at risk.
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Vox
Over the past 20 years, nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed, and experts warn that another 700 are at risk of closure in the near future. To put that in context, Texas alone has seen 25 hospital closures since 2005. If nothing is done, the state could lose over half the remaining small-town hospitals. That means people are driving farther for care, sometimes over an hour, or waiting longer to get help. These delays could lead to worse health outcomes.
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NPR
Millions of Americans are falling through the cracks of the U.S. health care system, unable to afford coverage or qualify for Medicaid despite serious medical needs, as the country’s fragmented approach to insurance leaves many low- and middle-income people uninsured. Pending legislation and policy changes threaten to exacerbate the crisis, potentially stripping coverage from millions more and deepening disparities in access to care, health outcomes, and financial stability.
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Reuters
America's Health Insurance Plans said on Monday that U.S. health insurers will take additional measures to simplify their requirements for prior approval on medicines and medical services. Health insurers will work to develop standardized data and submission requirements for electronic prior authorization by January 1, 2027, the industry trade group said in a statement.
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The Guardian
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, faced a bruising day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, including being forced to retract accusations against a Democratic congressman after claiming the lawmaker’s vaccine stance was bought by $2m in pharmaceutical contributions. In a hearing held by the House health subcommittee, Kennedy was met with hours of contentious questioning over budget cuts, massive healthcare fraud and accusations he lied to senators to secure his confirmation.
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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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