Programs of Distinction
CAHIIM proudly recognizes a select group of accredited Health Information Management (HIM) programs as Programs of Distinction—exemplars of best practices in healthcare education. These distinguished programs have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment as early adopters of the HIM Future Education Model (FEM).
These programs have received commendation, the highest level of recognition given by the accreditor.
Click the link below to view CAHIIM-accredited programs of distinction.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
CAHIIM strives to provide the public with effective and consistent quality monitoring of health informatics, health information management, and health science degree programs, as well as digital health and other certificate programs through maintenance of accreditation processes. CAHIIM is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
CAHIIM Welcomes New Faculty Fellows
Nanette Sayles , EdD, RHIA, CCS, CHPS, CDIP, CHDA, CPHI, FAHIMA
CAHIIM proudly recognizes Nanette Sayles , EdD, RHIA, CCS, CHPS, CDIP, CHDA, CPHI, FAHIMA, as a recipient of the CAHIIM Faculty Fellowship. Dr. Sayles has been in Health Information Management (HIM) education for 27 years. She has been both a full-time faculty member and a program director during this time. Prior to this, Dr. Sayles worked for hospitals, an information system vendor, and a consulting firm. She has published several books including being a co-editor Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach. She has been a volunteer with Commission on Accreditation of Health Information and Information Management, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the Georgia Health Information Management Association (GHIMA) and other professional organizations. Dr. Sayles has spoken at many HIM related conferences. She has received a number of awards including the AHIMA Triumph Award recipient for Education and the GHIMA Distinguished member.
Natasha F. Cauley, MPH, MEd, RHIA
CAHIIM congratulates Natasha F. Cauley, MPH, MEd, RHIA, for receiving CAHIIM’s Faculty Fellowship. Dr. Natasha Freeman Cauley is an accomplished health information management and informatics learning strategist with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, program leadership, and accreditation. As a long-standing CAHIIM Accreditation Peer Reviewer, she has led and launched numerous health information programs from concept to accreditation, with a focus on advancing program quality and innovation.
With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Cauley integrates artificial intelligence (AI), simulation, and experiential learning strategies to create engaging, technology-enhanced learning environments. Her industry leadership includes roles with 3M Health Information Systems (Solventum) and the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), where she directed educational and digital learning initiatives. As Founder of NextGen HIM, she continues to consult on curriculum and program design, faculty development, student engagement, and future-focused instructional strategies. Her current research explores simulation-based and AI-driven learning models that promote access and value in health information education.
CAHIIM By The Numbers
355
Accredited Programs
49
States
24,000
Students enrolled
Development & Consultation Service
CAHIIM offers assistance and advising service for programs who are in various stages of development and implementation. Paid services are available in developing accreditation and compliance activities toward program improvement.
New Program Director Workshop
CAHIIM is developing training for new program directors, to ease transition and inform about accreditation processes and requirements, as well as other topics of interest as new program directors embark on this new stage of their careers.