About
healthinformationmanagementprograms.com is independently edited by Taylor Rupe. The site exists to answer one question with real data: which CAHIIM-accredited health information management program is the right fit, and why.
The editor
Taylor studied psychology at the University of Washington and computer science at Oregon State. Health information management sits at the seam between healthcare and structured data, which is what makes it a natural fit for that combination of degrees.
The site exists because nobody had built the version that was missing. AHIMA's CAHIIM directory is authoritative but bureaucratic. No consumer-friendly resource ranked every accredited program against a transparent methodology, tied each to current BLS workforce data, and explained the trade-offs in plain English. That gap is what this site fills.
B.A. Psychology (UW-Seattle), B.S. Computer Science (Oregon State)
Editorial standards
Every wage figure, employment count, growth projection, and accreditation status on this site links back to the primary source: CAHIIM, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, or AHIMA. If a claim can't be linked to a verifiable source, it isn't published.
"Roughly," "around," "many programs," "industry experts say." None of that. If the BLS published the May 2024 median wage as $50,250, this site cites $50,250. If AHIMA doesn't publish per-program exam pass rates, this site won't invent them.
The CAHIIM directory updates throughout the year as programs gain or lose accreditation. This site re-scrapes the directory quarterly so accreditation status reflects reality. BLS wage data refreshes annually in the spring. Methodology page covers the full process.
Sponsored placements, when they exist, are labeled clearly. Editorial coverage of accreditation status, wage data, and program structure is independent of any partnership.
Sources
The official accreditation body for health information management and informatics programs. Every program on this site is sourced from their directory.
Federal employment projections, education requirements, and career outlook for Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072) and Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111).
Annual wage data by occupation and area. All wage figures on this site come from the most recent OEWS survey.
Detailed occupational characteristics: tasks, knowledge requirements, technology skills, education distribution, and growth projections.
The American Health Information Management Association — the professional body that issues the RHIA, RHIT, and CCS credentials.
