Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education

“Cahme updated its bylaws to change the process in which we elect board members. Previously, voting members (i.e. The corporate members) were responsible for electing board members. At the fall 2022 board of directors meeting, the board approved a change so that moving forward, cahme will have a self-perpetuating board. Along with this change, the board approved a change so that each corporate member's vote shall count equally for all instances in which the corporate members vote (i.e. Amendments to article x, section 1 of the bylaws which discusses voluntary dissolution of cahme as well as other matters in which the board elicits a vote from the corporate members). This will no longer include election of cahme's directors. Cahme has also expanded the individuals that are eligible to be elected as board members. Previously it was required that academic members be from cahme accredited programs. A change was made so that this is no longer a requirement, however it is noted in the bylaws that this is preferred. It also includes a broader definition in the academic member category to include "other health professionals." these changes were made to broaden our access to qualified candidates, access special skills needed for the board, ensure cahme independence from influence of other organizations and comply with legal and regulatory standards.”

“The organization has one class of corporate members.”

“The members of commission of accreditation of healthcare management education (cahme) each have an equal vote on amendments to article x of the by-laws which discusses the voluntary dissolution of chame, as well as other matters in which the board elicits a vote from the corporate members.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants. A copy of the form 990 was submitted to each member of the board prior to filing. If the timing is such that the filing will come after the scheduled board meeting, the opportunity for questions are given at the meeting. If the timing is such that the filing will come prior to the scheduled board meeting an invitation to send questions to the staff regarding the 990 is given with the distribution of the draft.”

“Any member of the board, officer, director or key member of staff of cahme is required to disclose to the board of directors, either through an annual process or whenever the individual becomes aware of, any direct or indirect relationship with any individual or organization that cahme has a business relationship with. The concerned individual refrains from participating in discussions or voting on matters related to that organization or individual. If a conflict of interest arises, an appropriate disinterested person or committee will investigate alternatives to the business transactions, and after due diligence, if no alternative solutions are found, the board of directors determines by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction is in cahme's best interest and is fair and reasonable to cahme. This process is documented in the executive committee minutes. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe that an officer or director has failed to disclose possible conflicts of interest, it initially gives the individual the opportunity to explain the failure to disclose such conflicts of interest. After which the board of directors can decide whether to further investigate any potential violations and proceed with appropriate disciplinary action.”

“The executive committee of the board performs the duty of compensation committee for the ceo of the organization. The executive committee reviews the performance of the ceo annually. A salary survey and comparison of ceos' in other accreditation organizations is used as the guideline for the ceo's compensation. This was documented and was last performed in july, 2022. A salary survey and comparison of staff compensation in other accreditation organizations is used as the guideline for cahme's staff compensation.”

“Cahme's bylaws are available on the organization's website; the annual financial statements are included in the organization's communications once a year, which is distributed to all accredited programs, volunteers, corporate members and other persons who have expressed an interest in receiving cahme information. Communications are available through the website to all visiting the website. The conflict of interest policy and other governing documents are made available upon request.”