Idaho State University Masters of Healthcare Administration Becomes CAHME Accredited

This accreditation reflects years of intentional work outlining the MHA curriculum, outcomes, and partnerships with the highest standards in healthcare management education. It also speaks to the dedication of faculty and the quality of education ISU provides.

“CAHME’s mission is to advance the quality of healthcare management education. CAHME- accredited programs have successfully navigated a complex and careful accreditation process managed by experts in the study and practice of healthcare management,” said Al Faber, interim president and CEO of CAHME. “[Receiving accreditation means]the program meets the rigorous standards set by leading academicians and practitioners who are experts in their fields.”

A report will be filed annually moving forward to ensure ISU’s program continues to meet CAHME standards.

“Our CAHME accreditation represents our ongoing commitment to quality improvement, and to preparing graduates who have not only demonstrated the program’s required competencies, but who also embody the vision and leadership needed to navigate and transform today’s complex healthcare environments,” said MHA Program Director Dr. Iris Buder.

With the addition of CAHME accreditation, ISU’s College of Business now joins only a handful of business schools in the United States, and very few west of the Mississippi River, that are both AACSB- and CAHME-accredited. 

ISU’s MHA program, launched in 2018, has graduated more than fifty students who now serve in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and other healthcare organizations throughout the region. Designed for both recent graduates and mid-career professionals, the program provides flexible, student-centered education through a fully online program to accommodate working professionals.

MHA faculty at ISU bring decades of leadership and management experience across U.S. and international healthcare systems, combining academic rigor with real-world insight. The curriculum is grounded in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) competency model, ensuring that students develop the conceptual, technical, and human-relations skills necessary for effective healthcare leadership.

“Being AACSB and CAHME accredited is a significant achievement,” said Interim College of Business Dean, Dr. Alex Bolinger. “The ISU College of Business is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders to meet the healthcare needs of our growing state and region.”

To learn more about ISU’s MHA program, visit https://www.isu.edu/mha/.