Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) is the authorizing agency that provides accreditation for graduate programs in Healthcare Administration in the United States and Canada.

It is situated in Rockville, Maryland, and is a non-benefit association approved by the Council on Higher Education (CHEA).

It endeavors to improve the level of education in the field of Healthcare Management by establishing comprehensive standards. It follows rigorous accreditation procedures to assure the high quality of the programs. 

Having accredited 90 graduate Healthcare Management programs, CAHME serves public interests by ensuring better health care facilities for all.  

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Eligibility requirements for CAHME accreditation

 

The programs seeking accreditation for Healthcare Management must adhere to the minimum requirements and comply with the established standards.

The eligibility requirements to receive accreditation by the CAHME are given here.

• The program must be part of an educational institute of higher learning that has attained regional accreditation or similar qualification.

• It should have graduated at least one class in Healthcare Management.

• The institution must have ample financial resources to sustain its objectives and goals.

• The program ought to provide accurate data related to the application process, teaching, mission, assessment methods, curriculum, degree completion rates, and other information.

• The program curriculum must provide in-depth knowledge of the health-sector and healthcare management to raise better professionals.

• It must include interactive sessions, including field-based learning which requires effective implementation of knowledge and skills.

• It must work for improvement in the quality of Health Care education. 

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Process for CAHME accreditation

The program has to submit an online application and pay the required fees to apply for the accreditation status. The commission follows the procedure given below.

• The process starts with the submission of the self-study report according to the guidelines set by the agency.

• Prior to the onsite evaluation, peer reviews about the qualification related to accreditation are taken into consideration.

• The self-study report and other information are independently analyzed and a site visit is scheduled.

• After the onsite visit, an evaluation team report is submitted covering the different aspects of the program.

• Before the accreditation status is granted, the institution has to submit annual reports stating the different qualitative aspects of the program.

• After multiple annual reports sent after the site visit, the final decision is taken by the CAHME governing body whether to grant the accreditation or not. 

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Guiding values of CAHME

CAHME is devoted to working towards general welfare by propelling the education levels in Healthcare Management. Following are the guiding values of CAHME.

• Integrity in the purpose and mission served by the commission.

• Excellence in the quality of education standards set for Healthcare Management.

• Transparency in the evaluation process to grant accreditation.

• Fairness in admission and opportunities given to its members.

• Recognition of its member institutes that meet the benchmark and standards.

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Decision-making bodies of CAHME

The Board of Directors is the most vital leadership body of CAHME. Board individuals are named by the Governance Committee of the CAHME Board of Directors and are chosen by CAHME's corporate individuals.

The CAHME Board of Directors represents Healthcare Practitioners and experts, and take strategic decisions to ensure student's success.

The accreditation council regulates the accreditation procedure and make proposals to the Board of Directors on their accreditation choices. 

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Universities and Colleges accredited by CAHME

The Commission is responsible for the growth in the quality of education imparted by the graduate Healthcare Management programs in the United States. 

Here is a list of a few universities and colleges that have received CAHME Accreditation. 

List of institutions accredited by CAHME
George Mason University	George Washington University
The University of Scranton	Weber State University
University of Southern California	Ohio State University College of Public Health

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Conclusion

CAHME has accredited many programs at graduate levels in Health Management Administration. Accreditation from such a reputed agency assures the quality of educational training provided in these institutes.

Having pursued educational training from these institutes, the students can sustain in the competitive job market and work for public health welfare.

The institutions undergo periodic and continual self-evaluation to maintain the accreditation status, thus enhancing the quality of Health Care Administration.