About Us
About the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
CAHME actively promotes continuous improvement in the preparation of future healthcare leaders by developing measurable, competency-based criteria for excellence in healthcare management.
CAHME Accreditation is the benchmark for students and employers alike that ensure that students are well prepared to lead in healthcare management.
Since 1968, the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) has served the public interest by advancing the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME accredits 153 academic programs in healthcare management covering areas such as healthcare leadership, quality and safety, and population health. Through partnerships with leading academic and healthcare institutions, CAHME seeks to ensure that graduates possess the necessary competencies and practical experiences to excel in the healthcare field adding value to organization and growing into future leaders. CAHME is the only organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation to grant accreditation to graduate programs in healthcare management.
Mission
CAHME’s mission is to serve the public interest by advancing the quality of healthcare management education by:
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Setting measurable criteria for excellent healthcare management education
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Supporting, assisting and advising programs which seek to meet or exceed the criteria and continuously improve
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Accrediting programs that meet or exceed the criteria
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Making this information easily available to interested constituencies.
Vision
CAHME actively promotes continuous improvement in the preparation of future healthcare leaders by developing measurable, competency-based criteria for excellence in healthcare management. CAHME Accreditation is the benchmark for students and employers alike that ensure that students are well prepared to lead in healthcare management.
Values
CAHME’s Core Values:
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Transparency
- Fairness
- Recognition
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
CAHME embraces a diverse community and is committed to the equity of all demographics and perspectives. We strive to incorporate a sense of inclusion within our daily work and our accreditation standards; from the programs we accredit to the volunteers who serve, as well as the team in which we employ. In keeping with our value of fairness, CAHME acts in accordance with fair treatment regardless of gender, economic status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an environment focused on respect and civility in which both personal and professional growth is at the forefront.
CAHME is the ONLY organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master’s degree in healthcare management education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
CAHME is a member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors (ASPA) and adheres to the ASPA Code of Good Practice.
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