University Programs

Why CAHME Matters for University Programs

Within the healthcare management education sector, CAHME stands as a symbol of quality and excellence. For university programs, securing CAHME accreditation is not just a milestone but a testament to their commitment to fostering an educational environment that adheres to the highest standards. Take a look at why CAHME accreditation is pivotal for university programs.

CAHME Fellow Program

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Program Access to Best Practices

Accredited programs are privy to a repository of best practices in healthcare education. This fosters a learning environment where students are not just educated but nurtured to become leaders in the healthcare sector.

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Continuous Improvement for Programs

CAHME offers benchmarking tools for accredited programs. The Annual Report Benchmarking tool lets programs compare data with peers for self-improvement. Subscribed Core Learning Center programs access Enhanced Benchmarking 2.0 for evaluating progress in their program.

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Assures High-Quality Student Education

CAHME offers benchmarking tools for accredited programs. The Annual Report Benchmarking tool lets programs compare data with peers for self-improvement. Subscribed Core Learning Center programs access Enhanced Benchmarking 2.0 for evaluating progress in their program.

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High Quality Student Applicants

CAHME accreditation enhances a university program’s appeal to prospective students, signifying a commitment to exceptional education. These programs prioritize competency-based education, ensuring graduates possess in-demand skills for a promising healthcare career.

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Scholarships and Awards

CAHME offers several scholarships available only to students from CAHME Accredited programs, as well as an award programs that provides recognition to programs that succeed through an innovative partnership with major healthcare organizations. Apply here.

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Exclusive Industry Partnerships

Being CAHME Accredited enables programs to provide additional educational benefits to students through CAHME exclusive industry partnerships. These CAHME partners include Modern Healthcare, the American Hospital Association and Medical Group Management Association.

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Recognized National Rankings

Prominent publications prioritize CAHME accreditation for healthcare management rankings, ensuring graduates excel in healthcare leadership. Notably, Modern Healthcare and U.S. News & World Report emphasize this accreditation.

“CAHME’s rigorous accreditation process guided FIU in building a state-of-the-art Healthcare MBA program in South Florida, one of the most active markets in the U.S., and available to professionals nationally through our Online offering.”

Jose Aldrich, JD

Vice Dean
Florida International University College of Business
Former Managing Partner, KPMG, Latin American Tax Practice

“…I was extremely impressed, both as an observer for another program and in our own site visit, with the constructive and collegial approach – so much so that it has sparked my interest in serving as a CAHME fellow.”

Julie Robbins, PhD

MHA Program Director
The Ohio State University
College of Public Health

“The UNC MHA Program has been strengthened by the CAHME process, and is already benefitting from its new perspectives and approaches we have implemented.”

John E. Paul, PhD MSPH

Retired Clinical Professor
Health Policy and Management
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

“Rigorous academic learning is important, specifically through graduate programs in health management and policy that have a strong curriculum accredited by CAHME. “