2025 AHVAP Annual Conference Virtual Mini-Conference

November 14, 2025

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET

We recognize that some of our AHVAP members were unable to join us in person for the recent 2025 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 several expert esteemed speakers from the Annual Conference as an live virtual conference. 6.0 hours of continuing education are available for those that meet all completion criteria. We look forward to having you join us for this exciting virtual event. Please note that individuals that attended the in-person Annual Conference are NOT eligible to earn additional continuing education by participating in this event. 

Program Agenda:

Session #1: 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Ethics and Strategy: Managing AI in Healthcare for a Resilient, Innovative Future

Kyle Atkins PhD (c), Ed.S., MS, NRP
Senior EMS Curriculum Specialist Consultant 
Pocket Prep 
 
Session #2: 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
 

Become the Catalyst for the Value Analysis Revolution

Karen Niven, Niven, MS, BSN, RN, CVAHP, FACHDM, FNAP, FAHVAP
Senior Director, Clinical Value Analysis
Premier 

Session #3: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Unveiling the New AHVAP Healthcare Value Analysis Standards of Practice

J. Hudson Garrett Jr. Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, AE-MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, HACP, HACP-IC, MSL-BC, CPHRM, CHIPP-B, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPPS, CPHQ, CVAHPTM, ICE-CCP, CMRP, CPXP, CAE, CDIPC, FACDONA, eFACHDM, FAOM, FAAPM, FRSPH, FNAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA, FAHVAP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases 
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Executive Director and Executive Vice President
AHVAP 

12:00-12:30 p.m. 

Lunch Break-On Your Own 

Session #4: 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

So You Want to Be an Industry Partner!?
 
Amanda Conner, MSN, RN, CPN, CVAHP, FAHVAP
Manager, Value Analysis
Children's of Alabama 
Robin Lane, MBA, BSN, CVAHP, PNAP, FAHVAP
Director, Clinical Operations
MTMC 
 
  

Session #5: 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Hot Topics in Healthcare Value Analysis: A Panel of Experts 
 
Rhonda Reeder MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CMTE, EMT-P
Clinical Success Director
B. Braun Medical, Inc
 

Jodi Katz, MSHA, BSN, RN CNML, CVAHP, FAHVAP
Senior Manager, Value Analysis
Baystate Health 

Joanna Williams, MSN, RN, CPHQ, ACM-RN, CCM, CVAHP, FAHVAP 
Nurse Value Analysis Coordinator 
Northeast Georgia Health System
 

Session #6: 2:30-3:30 p.m. 

A New Era for Healthcare Value Analysis: Integrating Outcomes, Professionalism, and Evidence-Based Practice across the Continuum

J. Hudson Garrett Jr. Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, AE-MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, HACP, HACP-IC, MSL-BC, CPHRM, CHIPP-B, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPPS, CPHQ, CVAHPTM, ICE-CCP, CMRP, CPXP, CAE, CDIPC, FACDONA, eFACHDM, FAOM, FAAPM, FRSPH, FNAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA, FAHVAP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases 
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Executive Director and Executive Vice President
AHVAP 


Professional Accreditation: 

This virtual conference is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education credits for registered nurses and 6.0 hours of continuing education for Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP) recertification. You must attend ALL sessions in order to receive credit for the event. Partial credit will not be awarded. 

The AHVAP 2025 Virtual Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo is accredited for continuing education credits for the following disciplines:

  • Nursing
  • Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professionals (CVAHP)
  • American College of Healthcare Executives Qualifying Education Credits for FACHE Designation
  • Healthcare Risk Managements
  • Healthcare Patient Safety Professionals 
  • Those holding AHVAP Certification Center Micro-Credentials 

Attendees wishing to claim continuing education credits must meet all eligibility and completion requirements. There is no partial credit awarded for this program. You must complete all sessions to receive continuing education credits. 

Registration is Now Open:

Upon receipt of your paid registration, you will receive access to the virtual Zoom event 5 business days prior tot he event date. Attendees will receive complimentary access to the recording for 12 months. 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are available for this event. Tickets may be transferred by requesting a transfer in writing to AHVAP HQ. No refund will be issued for no-shows or for cancellation. This event is non-refundable.