Now accepting applications for 2026

Annual Health Value Awards

Recognizing the visionary leaders, advocates, and organizations that improve health outcomes and reduce costs

HVA at YPS 2026

The ninth annual Health Value Awards recognize outstanding services, products, and programs spanning healthcare.

The awards also shine a bright light on the employers and solution providers who have implemented health, benefits, or wellness programs for their populations and shown significant cost-savings or improvements in health outcomes.

Congratulations, 2025 Health Value Award Winners!

Health Value Awards 2026 Winner Prizes

These first two award choices are purely free – ignore the costs associated with them:
  • A Premium Membership in the Validation Institute: https://validationinstitute.com/premium-membership/
  • A single use of The Benefits Engagement Survey Tool: https://validationinstitute.com/the-benefits-engagement-survey-tool/
Or, a 75% discount from the listed costs on any of the following (Use discount code: HVA2026):
  • Fiduciary Advisor Program: https://validationinstitute.com/fiduciary
  • Certified Health Value Professional course and (if completed) designation: https://validationinstitute.com/sign-up-courses/
  • A single use of the RFP PowerTool: https://validationinstitute.com/rfp-powertool-blurred/
  • The Quizzify ER Sticker Shock Prevent Consent Startup Fee (50% off – please inquire separately)
Or
  • a 25% added bonus ($1275 in total!) on our Validation Referral program, for your first referral, according to the rules.
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Application Deadline January 12, 2026

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Finalists Announced January 21, 2026

Embold Health HVA 2025 Sticker

The ninth annual Health Value Awards recognize outstanding services, products, and programs spanning healthcare.

The awards also shine a bright light on the employers and solution providers who have implemented health, benefits, or wellness programs for their populations and shown significant cost-savings or improvements in health outcomes.

Submit your application for 2025 Health Value Awards NOW!

Health Value Awards Winners

Category Winner Name
AI-Driven Health Innovations US HealthCenter, Inc.
ER Devision & Network Adherence Personify Health
Pharmacy Benefit Management Capital Rx (Judi Health)
Specialty Imaging Green Imaging
Opioid Management Goldfinch Health
Behavioral Health – Network Meru Health
Healthcare Finance PayMedix
Health Analytics / Predictive and Preventive Analytics Embold Health
Care Coordination Ault International Medical Management (AIMM)
Physical Therapy SportsMed Physical Therapy
 

Advisor of the Year

Category Winner Name
Advisor of the Year (tie) Matt Bittner
Advisor of the Year (tie) Niko Caparisos
Advisor of the Year (tie) David Contorno
Advisor of the Year (tie) Paul H. Flowers Jr.
Advisor of the Year (tie) Emma Fox
Advisor of the Year (tie) Justin Leader
Advisor of the Year (tie) Donovan Pyle
Advisor of the Year (tie) Donovan Ryckis
Advisor of the Year (tie) Chelsea Ryckis
Advisor of the Year (tie) Terry Shook
Advisor of the Year (tie) David Smith
Advisors of the Year (tie) Brian Uhlig

Category Winner Name
AI-Driven Health Innovations US HealthCenter, Inc.
ER Devision & Network Adherence Personify Health
Pharmacy Benefit Management Capital Rx (Judi Health)
Specialty Imaging Green Imaging
Opioid Management Goldfinch Health
Behavioral Health – Network Meru Health
Healthcare Finance PayMedix
Health Analytics / Predictive and Preventive Analytics Embold Health
Physical Therapy SportsMed Physical Therapy

Advisor of the Year

Category Winner Name
Advisor of the Year (tie) Matt Bittner
Advisor of the Year (tie) Niko Caparisos
Advisor of the Year (tie) Justin Leader
Advisor of the Year (tie) Donovan Pyle
Advisor of the Year (tie) David Smith
Advisors of the Year (tie) E Powered Benefits

Employee Engagement Winners

Category Winner Name
Employee Engagement Pine Crest School
Employee Engagement Joyce Meyer Ministries
Employee Engagement VITAS
Employee Engagement Young Supply Company
Employee Engagement Wyrick Robbins
Employee Engagement Vermont Education Health Initiative

Health Value Awards Finalist

Company Name
US HealthCenter, Inc.
Personify Health
Capital Rx (Judi Health)
Green Imaging
Goldfinch Health
Meru Health
PayMedix
Embold Health
SportsMed Physical Therapy

Advisor of the Year Finalist

Advisor Name
Brian Uhlig
Matt Bittner
Niko Caparisos
Justin Leader
Donovan Pyle
Donovan Ryckis
Chelsea Ryckis
David Smith
David Contorno
Emma Fox
Paul H. Flowers Jr.
Terry Shook

Employee Engagement Finalist

Company Name
Heartland
Lynn Products
Pine Crest School
Joyce Meyer Ministries
VITAS
Young Supply Company
Wyrick Robbins
Vermont Education Health Initiative
Metropolitan Community College
 

Employee Engagement Winners

Category Winner Name
Employee Engagement Pine Crest School
Employee Engagement Joyce Meyer Ministries
Employee Engagement VITAS
Employee Engagement Young Supply Company
Employee Engagement Wyrick Robbins
Employee Engagement Vermont Education Health Initiative
 

Congratulations, 2024 Health Value Award Winners!

Category Winner Name Level
Behavioral Health Acacia Mental Health Winner
Behavioral Health Sober Sidekick Honorable Mention
Broker of the Year E-Powered Benefits Winner
Care Coordination & Management ActiveHealth Management Winner
Care Coordination & Management Ault International Medical Management (AIMM) Honorable Mention
Care Coordination & Management Quantum Health Honorable Mention
Claims Processing / TPA / Audit Nova Healthcare Administrators Winner
Claims Processing / TPA / Audit Texas Medical Management Honorable Mention
Diabetes Management (Diabetes Management, Kidney Care, Cardiovascular Care) TrueLifeCare Winner
Diabetes Management (Diabetes Management, Kidney Care, Cardiovascular Care) Virta Health Winner
Diabetes Supplies Diathrive Health Winner
Digital Health (Digital Therapeutics) Kibu Honorable Mention
Employee Engagement MIIA Health Benefits Trust Winner, more than 20K employees
Employee Engagement Vermont Education Health Initiative Winner, Less than 20K employees
Employee Engagement VITAS Healthcare Winner, Less than 20K employees
Food as Medicine Ayble Health Winner
Food as Medicine Tech Solutions Sifter Solutions, Inc. Winner
Health Care Value Thought Leader Chris Deacon Winner
Musculoskeletal Management Hinge Health Runner-up
Musculoskeletal Management Kaia Health Winner
Musculoskeletal Management SWORD Health Runner-up
Musculoskeletal Management Vori Health Honorable Mention
Pharmacy Benefits / Medication Management: PBM, Transparency, Drug Outcomes DisclosedRx Winner
Primary Care PeopleOne Health Winner
Primary Care Proactive MD Honorable Mention
Specialty Imaging Green Imaging Winner
Well-being / Wellness Peak Health Co-winner
Well-being / Wellness U.S. Preventive Medicine Co-winner
Spotlight (Fertility & Maternity) ARC Fertility Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Disease Management) Arche Healthcare Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Disease Management) BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Disease Management) Ceresti Health Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Health Literacy) MedEncentive Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Kidney Care) Somatus Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Population Health Management) Avēsis Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Special Savings) Goldfinch Health Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Special Savings) Valenz Health Winner – Spotlight
Spotlight (Vision Care) XP Health Winner – Spotlight
ActiveHealth Management Peak Health
ARC Fertility PeopleOne Health
Arche Healthcare Proactive MD
Ault International Medical Management (AIMM) Quantum Health
Avēsis Sifter Solutions
Ayble Health Sober Sidekick
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Somatus
Ceresti Health SWORD Health
Diathrive Health Texas Medical Management
DisclosedRx TrueLifeCare
E-Powered Benefits U.S. Preventive Medicine
Goldfinch Health Valenz Health
Green Imaging Vermont Education Health Initiative
Hinge Health Virta Health
Kaia Health VITAS Healthcare
Kibu Vori Health
MedEncentive XP Health
Nova Healthcare Administrators

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Our expert panel of judges will review all submissions and determine which companies demonstrate innovative solutions that have the greatest potential to save money, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

FAQ

What are the Application Fees ?

  • Free for validated vendors and their candidates; 
  • $150 for other candidates

Who can Apply ?

  • Employers with a health, benefits, or wellness program
  • Vendors/solution providers may nominate their employer clients for an award

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The move toward high-performance and high-value healthcare

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In-depth analysis of the latest trends and solutions that improve heath outcomes, strengthen accountability, and cut costs

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Actionable insights on how to drive better health outcomes at a far lower cost for your organization.

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Profiles in innovative solutions and organizations that are “walking the walk” when it comes to delivering better savings, outcomes, and more