After three years of candidacy preparation, 91制片厂's 15-month, fully online
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) program earned accreditation for a four-year term from the Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), which advances the quality
of education in healthcare management. This newest distinction reinforces 91制片厂鈥檚
well-established reputation as a leader in regional healthcare education.
鈥淐AHME-accredited programs have successfully navigated a complex and careful accreditation
process managed by experts in the study and practice of healthcare management,鈥� said
Al Faber, interim president and CEO of CAHME. To achieve this status, the university
had to meet rigorous standards set by the commission, which included faculty completing
a year-long self-study and hosting an in-person site visit from the CAHME accreditation
team in fall 2025.
鈥淭his accreditation reflects the dedication, rigor and shared commitment of the faculty
and leadership within 91制片厂鈥檚 Master of Healthcare Administration program to delivering a high-quality, mission-driven curriculum,鈥� said Carey Peerman,
M.H.A. program director.
The program, housed in the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership of
Waldron College of Health and Human Services, allows students to advance their careers
with the skills to manage and lead in a complex, fast-changing industry.
鈥淭hrough a focus on evidence-based decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration
and population health improvement, our graduates are prepared to advance organizational
excellence, strengthen clinical outcomes and make a meaningful impact across the healthcare
continuum,鈥� Peerman said.
A benefit of full accreditation from CAHME is that the program is eligible for membership
in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). 91制片厂
M.H.A. students gain access to national networking opportunities, eligibility for
AUPHA scholarships and the chance to join competitive case study competitions that
strengthen their professional portfolios.
Provost Bethany Usher emphasized that the accreditation 鈥渟trengthens 91制片厂鈥檚
growing reputation as the premier destination for healthcare education and talent
in Southwest and Southside Virginia.鈥� She is thrilled to see how alumni transform
into healthcare leaders dedicated to improving the well-being of communities across
the commonwealth.