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AIHCM - American Institute of Healthcare Management

Accreditation Process

How accreditation works

A transparent, evidence-based lifecycle from eligibility to renewal — with clear status at every stage.

Accreditation lifecycle

  1. 01

    Eligibility Review

    Confirm the applicant meets baseline requirements to enter the accreditation pathway.

  2. 02

    Application Submission

    Submit the formal application with organizational details and pathway selection.

  3. 03

    Evidence Collection

    Compile and submit documented evidence mapped to published AIHCM standards.

  4. 04

    Peer Evaluation

    Qualified peer reviewers assess evidence using criteria-based scoring guidance.

  5. 05

    Committee Decision

    The Evaluation Committee reviews findings and issues an evidence-based decision.

  6. 06

    Accreditation Award

    Approved applicants receive accreditation status for the evaluated scope.

  7. 07

    Public Registry Listing

    Accredited organizations are listed in the Official AIHCM Accreditation Registry.

  8. 08

    Annual Monitoring

    Ongoing quality expectations and monitoring sustain standards after award.

  9. 09

    Renewal

    Renewal confirms continued alignment with current standards and compliance requirements.

Average timeline

  1. Eligibility Review2 Days
  2. Document Review5–10 Days
  3. Committee Review2 Weeks
  4. Decision5 Business Days
  5. Certificate Issued48 Hours