Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
CAHIIM strives to provide the public with effective and consistent quality monitoring of health informatics, health information management, and health science degree programs, as well as digital health and other certificate programs through maintenance of accreditation processes. CAHIIM is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Press Release: Microcredential Programs for Educators
CAHIIM has launched a new microcredential program designed to help educators in higher education enhance their teaching and leadership skills. The program offers flexible mini courses covering key areas like curriculum design, pedagogy, and academic accreditation, with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
The first of these offerings is the CAHIIM 2025 Accreditation Process Training.
Dr. Angela Kennedy EdD, MBA, RHIA, FACHDM
Amanda Stefan
MHI, RHIA, FACHDM
Congratulations to Angela Kennedy and Amanda Stefan!
CAHIIM’s own Dr. Angela Kennedy (CEO) and Amanda Stefan (Quality Analyst) have been accepted to The College of Health Data Management (ACHDM) as Fellows.
Congratulations to our Educators and Practicum Supervisors! They are 2024 AHIMA Triumph Award Winners!
Distinguished Member
Susan H. Fenton, PhD, MBA, BS, RHIA, CPHI, FAHIMA (pictured)
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Texas at Houston
CAHIIM Health Information Management Accreditation Council Member
Influencer
Shannon H. Houser, PhD, MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA
Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
CAHIIM Health Information Management Accreditation Council Member
Educator
OHIMA Virtual Intercollegiate Practicum Task Force
Lisa Schofield
Dianna Foley
Karen Motley
Lisa Cerrato
Joslyn Dalton
Ann Gingell
Jill Choi
Noor Ul Ain Janjua Zaidi
Erin Morrow
Jacob Schaefer
Cathy Patton
Cheryl Ann Radin-Norman
Lauren Manson
Bethany Shelton
Jan Kelly
Yvonne Banks
Rebecca Silbaugh
Judy Edgar
CAHIIM By The Numbers
355
Accredited Programs
49
States
24,000
Students enrolled
Development & Consultation Service
CAHIIM offers assistance and advising service for programs who are in various stages of development and implementation. Paid services are available in developing accreditation and compliance activities toward program improvement.
New Program Director Workshop
CAHIIM is developing training for new program directors, to ease transition and inform about accreditation processes and requirements, as well as other topics of interest as new program directors embark on this new stage of their careers.