CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management

What CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management does

CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) is a U.S. non-profit accreditation organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, that operates as the sole CHEA-recognized (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) accreditor for health informatics and health information management education programs in the United States. The organization evaluates degree programs across multiple domains including Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Health Science, Cancer Registry, and Certificate programs, overseeing 350 accredited programs across 49 states serving approximately 25,500 students. CAHIIM conducts site visits, processes accreditation applications, administers the APAR (Accredited Program Annual Report) for ongoing compliance monitoring, and offers a CAS (Consumer Information Disclosure) system for program transparency.

The business model is primarily fee-based, with revenue generated through three streams: accreditation fees for program applications, site visits, and ongoing compliance reviews; training and workshop fees including the $200 Program Director Workshop and the Applied AI for Health Information Educator Workshop; and paid Development & Consultation Services for institutions preparing programs for accreditation. The organization employs 21 staff and operates with a lean GTM motion that combines direct institutional engagement for enterprise-level accreditation with self-serve digital channels including an online Program Directory for prospective students. Distribution is entirely domestic, and the organization maintains a partnership with HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) and MEDI+SIGN for joint initiatives including the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Essay Contest.

In July 2026, CAHIIM announced a major organizational restructuring and the formation of AWI (Accreditation Workforce Institute), following a three-year strategic planning initiative launched in 2025. This restructuring signals an expansion beyond traditional accreditation into broader workforce development, supported by new product launches including the Future Education Model Demonstration Program Cohort 4, expanded certificate program categories in digital health and rural health administration, and virtual workshop delivery models. The organization also launched the second cohort of its Applied AI for Health Information Educator Workshop in October 2026, positioning itself at the intersection of health informatics education and emerging AI competency requirements.

Name

CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management

Legal name

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education

Website

https://cahiim.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAHIIM is the sole CHEA-recognized U.S. non-profit accreditor for health informatics and health information management education programs, overseeing 350 accredited programs across 49 states serving 25,500 students through accreditation fees, workshops, and consultation services.

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Product category

Educational Accreditation Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Programmatic Accreditors (Discipline/Profession-Specific) (EDADACAC)

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Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ)

Keywords

• Health informatics accreditation
• Health information management
• Higher education accreditation
• Program accreditation services
• Certificate program accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Fees: CAHIIM charges fees for accreditation services including program accreditation applications, site visits, and ongoing compliance reviews for health informatics, health information management, health science, and certificate programs.
2. Training and Workshop Fees: CAHIIM generates revenue through educational programs such as the Program Director Workshop ($200 per attendee) and other training offerings for faculty and program directors.
3. Development and Consultation Services: CAHIIM offers paid development and consultation services for programs in various stages of development and implementation, helping institutions develop accreditation-ready programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CAHIIM provides CHEA-recognized accreditation services for educational programs in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Health Science, Cancer Registry, and certificate-level disciplines such as Digital Health and Clinical Documentation Improvement. The organization evaluates program curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and resources against published accreditation standards, conducting site visits, processing applications, and monitoring ongoing compliance for approximately 350 accredited programs across 49 states. Supplementary offerings include development and consultation services for programs preparing for accreditation, plus professional development events and workshops for program directors and faculty.

Product overview

CAHIIM operates as an accreditation organization for health informatics, health information management, and health science education programs. The organization offers a portfolio of accreditation services across multiple domains: Health Information Management (HIM), Health Informatics, Health Science, Cancer Registry, and Certificate programs. The core accreditation services evaluate and recognize educational programs meeting quality standards, with the Programs of Distinction initiative recognizing exceptional early adopters of new educational models. Supporting services include the APAR (Accredited Program Annual Report) system for compliance monitoring, CAS (Consumer Information Disclosure) for transparency, Development & Consultation services for programs seeking accreditation, and professional development offerings including the annual Summit, Program Director Workshop, and Faculty Fellowship/Badging programs. The organization also runs a Graduate Student Essay Contest in partnership with industry stakeholders. CAHIIM is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and currently oversees 350 accredited programs across 49 states with approximately 25,500 enrolled students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Information Management (HIM) Accreditation CHEA-recognized accreditation for Health Information Management degree programs, evaluating curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and program resources to ensure educational quality standards are met. Targeted at higher education institutions offering HIM programs.
• Health Informatics Accreditation CHEA-recognized accreditation for Health Informatics programs at graduate and undergraduate levels, providing quality monitoring and standards compliance verification. Targeted at higher education institutions offering health informatics degree programs.
• Health Science Accreditation Accreditation services for Health Science degree programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and educational best practices. Targeted at institutions offering health science degree programs.
• Cancer Registry Accreditation Accreditation for cancer registry programs, evaluating data management practices and standards compliance for cancer information tracking systems. Targeted at higher education institutions offering cancer registry programs.
• Certificate Accreditation Accreditation for digital health and other certificate programs including Clinical Documentation Improvement, Digital Health Leader, Digital Health Professional, Physician Practice Management, Provider Credentialing Specialist, and Rural Health Administration Support. Targeted at institutions offering specialized healthcare certificate programs.
• Development & Consultation Service Paid advisory and consulting services for programs in various stages of development and implementation, assisting with accreditation preparation, compliance activities, and program improvement. Targeted at higher education institutions seeking or maintaining accreditation.
• CAHIIM Summit on Higher Education Annual flagship conference bringing together higher education professionals, accreditation experts, and industry leaders. Features presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Targeted at program directors, faculty, and administrators in CAHIIM-accredited programs.
• Program Director Workshop Eight-module training program for new program directors covering accreditation processes, educational theories, assessment methods, credit for prior learning, and faculty role understanding. Registration opens April 1, 2026, at $200 per attendee. Targeted at new program directors in CAHIIM-accredited programs.
• Applied AI for Health Information Educator Workshop Virtual workshop focused on applied AI for health information educators, covering AI applications in health informatics education. Targeted at faculty and educators in health informatics and information management programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 accredited programs across 49 states serving 25,500 students

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIMSS is a strategic partner in joint initiatives including the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Essay Contest (with MEDI+SIGN), the HIMSS26 Workforce ConneXtions event, and various educational program collaborations. CAHIIM partners with HIMSS to enhance workforce competence and promote educational excellence in health informatics.
• MEDI+SIGNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEDI+SIGN partners with HIMSS and CAHIIM on the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Essay Contest, focused on exploring how digital health innovation and interprofessional collaboration can transform the patient experience. The partnership aims to foster collaboration between digital health solutions and interprofessional healthcare teams.
• CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAHIIM is recognized by CHEA as meeting the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement in higher education accreditation. This recognition validates CAHIIM's role as the primary accreditor for health informatics and health information management education programs.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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