Every professional journey begins with possibility—a spark of purpose, a calling, a drive to make a difference. But as any seasoned healthcare professional or value analysis expert knows, success is not just about ambition—it is about connection, growth, and intentional belonging.
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As professionals in the field of healthcare value analysis, we are often tasked with evaluating the worth of products, services, and technologies. But how often do we turn that same lens inward, examining how much we truly value our own professional development and career growth?
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In June, my daughter applied for and was accepted to an externship at a local hospital. This program focuses on providing aspiring healthcare professionals with a closer look into all care areas of a healthcare facility. This experience will allow her to spend one day shadowing various team members throughout the organization. She is scheduled to rotate through areas ranging from wound care to oncology, ICU to EVS, Supply Chain to ER, and everywhere in between. This will provide an exceptional look into how each department functions in the care of the patient and how each can work together to improve the health of the community they serve. To say I am proud of my 16-year-old is an understatement. But it comes with trepidation.
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As Jana Oliver wisely said, “A soul is forged in the fires of adversity, not in comfort.” These words echo powerfully into the current state of healthcare, where challenges are not just occasional; they are constant. Whether facing workforce shortages, rising costs, the integration of new technology, or a global pandemic, the healthcare industry is continually tested. But like metal tempered by fire, it is in these trials that the soul of healthcare becomes stronger, more resilient, and more innovative.
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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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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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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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Team AHVAP is excited to open the call for nominations for two awards this year: the AHVAP Be the Difference Award and the AHVAP Brooke Berson Award. The portal for nomination submissions is now open and closes at midnight ET on August 22, 2025. We invite you to submit your nominations now to recognize yourself or a deserving colleague for either of these prestigious honors.
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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, Inc. (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the launch of our 2026 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 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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Global Trade
AI is revolutionizing the medical supply chain by enhancing speed, accuracy, and efficiency through predictive analytics, real-time logistics optimization, and intelligent inventory management.
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Healthcare Innovation
Some hospital leaders are already deploying mitigation strategies in preparation for steep tariffs on pharmaceutical imports.
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Fierce Healthcare
A new analysis suggests that physician practice acquisition by hospitals has resulted in increased prices.
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Healthcare Finance News
Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is likely to drive up the number of uninsured Americans, according to the American Hospital Association.
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HealthLeaders Media
The health care sector accounted for more than a quarter of all job growth in the U.S. last month, with hospitals adding 16,100 jobs, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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HealthLeaders Media
CFOs in healthcare are increasingly driving strategic technology adoption—especially in AI and cybersecurity—by collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term growth under evolving payment models.
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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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