I enjoyed seeing some of you at our annual conference and industry partner expo in Grapevine last month. Networking with new friends, seeing old friends and being surrounded by the collective value analysis wisdom was invigorating! The level of depth and insight with the presentations and keynote speakers demonstrates the growth and advancements in our organization and our profession. I am very grateful and proud of the work accomplished by the AHVAP conference committee members for organizing a successful conference and planning our next event. I hope to see you in Orlando next year!
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In today's rapidly evolving world, where innovation is the driving force behind progress, standing still is not an option. To truly thrive in your field, you must not only keep pace but also strive to be at the forefront — a vanguard. Being a vanguard means leading the way, setting trends, and inspiring others. In this article, we'll explore why being a vanguard in your field is crucial and how you can embrace this role to achieve success and leave a lasting impact.
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In the Simon Sinek book, “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action,” Sinek discusses our need to know and understand both our personal and professional “Why.” He describes how our why is a personal and professional decision about your individual and professional purpose. Our why is what keeps us focused and moving with intentionality toward our purpose and life direction.
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Quiz time: What do each of these roles have in common? Value Analysis Director, Supply Chain Coordinator, GPO Sourcing Specialist, Regional Director, Account Manager, Senior Sales Director, Physician, Consultant, Infection Preventionist, and Supply Chain Analyst. Regardless of the job title, each of the abovementioned roles can become a member of AHVAP.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce our November Special joint collaboration webinar program with DNV Healthcare on Integration for Excellence: Uniting Healthcare Accreditation with Value Analysis Programs. As part of our new strategic collaboration with DNV Healthcare, we are excited to bring this special program to our AHVAP members about integration of accreditation standards into healthcare value analysis.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce our December webinar program with Dr. Ruth Carrico on Empower Your Future: Taking Control of Your Professional Development.
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Over the last few months, AHVAP HQ has been working diligently to build a new partnership to advance the professional development needs of our amazing AHVAP members. I am pleased to announce a new strategic relationship between AHVAP and The Management and Strategy Institute. This new relationship specifically supports Domain 1, Professional Development and Educational Enrichment, in our new Five-Year AHVAP Strategic Plan. Our goal is to provide world-class education and professional development for all AHVAP members so that we can continue to advance our specialty across the healthcare continuum of care.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is pleased to announce the release of our second EBOOK, Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 9 Steps To More Effective Communications, as a complimentary benefit of your AHVAP membership.
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Did you hear the news? AHVAP is taking our 2024 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo on the road to beautiful Orlando, Florida, from September 9-12, 2024. Registration will open in the coming weeks, so stay tuned to the AHVAP website for more information.
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We are excited to share with you the theme for our 2024 Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo, which builds upon our theme from this year's conference. The theme for the 2024 conference will be: Value Vanguards: Pioneering Innovation and Excellence in Healthcare. This theme celebrates the pioneering spirit of value analysis professionals who lead the way in transforming healthcare delivery. Vanguards are on the forefront of action, and we cannot think of anything more descriptive of the incredible role that healthcare value analysis professionals play daily across the healthcare continuum of care. Value vanguards are trailblazers who embrace innovation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across stakeholders to drive excellence in patient care, cost-effectiveness, and quality outcomes. They are at the forefront of change, constantly seeking new horizons to improve healthcare value.
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We recognize that some of our AHVAP members were unable to join us in person for the recent Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo in Grapevine, Texas. As such, we are bringing you a piece of the conference in the form of a virtual conference format that will take place with six esteemed speakers from the Annual Conference on November 6, 2023. 6.0 hours of continuing education are available for those who meet all completion criteria. We look forward to having you join us for this exciting virtual event.
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Are you interesting in sharing your expertise at the 2024 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo in Orlando, Florida next September as a speaker or poster presenter? Well, AHVAP is looking for exceptional speakers who are willing to share their expertise with our profession at next year’s Annual Conference. The Call for Presentations is now open, and the submission site is live! All submissions will be reviewed and rigorously scored by our Annual Conference Planning Committee. The final conference program will be announced early next year after speakers are notified.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Certification Center is pleased to announce that registration for new Supply Chain Disruption Micro-Credential is NOW OPEN. This innovative micro-credential program is the first of its kind in the medical industry and has been developed with input from providers, manufacturers, distributors, regulators and group purchasing organization experts.
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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) Certification Center is hosting the November Certification Center Office Hours on November 9 from 4-5 p.m. ET.
This is a dedicated forum where you can ask questions regarding:
- Certification eligibility
- Exam registration processes
- Types of questions are on the exam
- How to recertify
- What types of continuing education credits are acceptable\
- Details on the CVAHP™ CE VIP Concierge Service
- Information on new AHVAP Certification Center Micro-Certifications (TeamSTEPPS and Medical Device Safety)
To register for the November Office Hours:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-uhrjsrHdE4BwEjW3jdqHCjEUPgUHYP
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. As a reminder, for AHVAP Certification-related questions, please contact our dedicated Help Desk Email: certification@ahvap.org.
We look forward to your participation in the upcoming Office Hours Program.
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The AHVAP Certification Center is excited to release a new tool for those healthcare value analysis professionals and leaders who are interested in sitting for the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP™) Board Certification. If you are interested in determining your eligibility for the certification exam, look no further than our new interactive, online tool. This tool will assist you with reviewing all our exam eligibility requirements. The exam is open to both healthcare professionals and industry partners that meet all eligibility requirements.
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Becker's Hospital Review
Nearly two-thirds of healthcare organizations suffered an attack on their supply chain over the last 12 months, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute and cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. Most healthcare cyberattacks are through compromised cloud-based accounts, and the rest are from business email phishing, supply chain and ransomware attacks.
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Modern Healthcare
As the healthcare industry invests in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the supply chain has emerged as the area with the most potential for impact — and the most challenges. Healthcare’s supply chain, also known as scope three, accounts for roughly 80% of the industry’s carbon output. Scope one (emissions directly from facilities) and scope two (emissions from energy) account for the remaining percentage.
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Health Care Dive
Healthcare professionals from back-office procurement officials to c-suite finance executives are witnessing fiscal stresses on their organizations today at all levels of scale and scope of operation. These challenges are impacting bottom-line profitability and ripple through facilities, medical offices, and clinics.
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NBC News
People who take popular drugs for weight loss, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, may be at an increased risk of severe stomach problems, research published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds. The brief report is the first study of its kind, the researchers say, to establish a link between the use of such drugs, called GLP-1 agonists, for weight loss and the risk of such gastrointestinal conditions.
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Yale Medicine
Three viruses—influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19—have swept through the United States during the past several winters, causing severe illness in vulnerable people and overwhelming hospitals with pediatric and adult patients. This year, for the first time, there are better tools to prevent these diseases, including an updated COVID vaccine, as well as vaccines and a monoclonal antibody injection for those most vulnerable to RSV.
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CNN
Dr. Ankit Patel’s Robins Pharmacy and two others in the same region, Omega Pharmacy and the Allen Pharmacy Group, are the first to get a state license to sell low-THC medical cannabis. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the part of the cannabis plant that produces a “high” — one of the key reasons doctors may suggest patients use medical cannabis to help with pain, nausea, insomnia and other issues.
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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 Certification Help Desk to assist with all questions regarding CVAHP™ certification
and recertification:
certification@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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