About Us

CAHIIM is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. CAHIIM sets policies, procedures, and standards, free of bias and undue influence from outside agencies, member partners, volunteers, and/or constituencies while greatly valuing trust and transparency in our relationships with the entities and stakeholders.

CAHIIM has over 350 accredited programs in 46 states and Puerto Rico.

There are over 14,000 students currently enrolled in CAHIIM-accredited programs.

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Our History

Learn more about the history of CAHIIM and the health information management and health informatics professions.

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The People Behind CAHIIM

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CAHIM Staff

Board of Directors

Health Informatics Council

Health Information Management Council

Member Organizations

Value & Awareness

CAHIIM strives to provide the public with effective and consistent quality monitoring of academic programs in health information management and health informatics through maintenance of accreditation policies and processes.

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Benefits of Accreditation

Degree Mills & Accreditation Mills

Seal of Accreditation

Council for Higher Education and Accreditation (CHEA)

The Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA)