College of Nursing and Health Sciences • Romeoville, IL • Online • Tuition Not Clearly Stated
Lewis University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Information Management
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Information Management | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 36 |
Lewis’s online HIM master’s received initial CAHIIM accreditation in August 2026, with its next review in 2033-2034. The 36-credit curriculum pairs HIM core subjects with healthcare data analytics, privacy and security compliance, and a research project.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | None listed; HIM research project |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Graduates of any field who want an HIM master’s and have science prerequisites |
| Distinctive Coursework | Clinical data integrity, healthcare data analytics, data privacy and security compliance |
| Certification Pathway | CAHIIM-accredited HIM master’s; confirm RHIA eligibility with AHIMA |
| Tuition | Not clearly stated |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (initial, August 2026); HLC institutional |
MS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Information Management at Lewis University is Not clearly stated.
MS Curriculum
Twelve 3-credit courses.
- HIIM 50500 Health Information Management
- HIIM 51000 Healthcare Law and Ethics; HIIM 57000 Data Privacy and Security Compliance
- HIIM 52000 Healthcare Informatics; HIIM 60000 Health Information Technologies
- HIIM 54000 Quality Management; HIIM 62000 Clinical Data Integrity
- HIIM 55000 Finance and Revenue Management
- HIIM 63000 Statistical Analysis and Research; HIIM 64000 Healthcare Data Analytics
- HIIM 66000 Strategic Leadership
- HIIM 68000 HIM Research Project
You Should Know
- Applicants missing prerequisites can be admitted conditionally and take leveling courses first.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- An HIM research project; no practicum is listed.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA; C or better in anatomy and physiology I and II, medical terminology, pharmacology, information systems, and statistics; two recommendations and a résumé.
Tuition
Lewis’s catalog page does not list tuition, and its tuition pages could not be retrieved for this review.
- Program details come from Lewis’s catalog page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Lewis’s catalog page still describes the program as in CAHIIM candidacy, while CAHIIM’s directory shows initial accreditation granted in August 2026.
Ask Lewis for the per-credit rate and any online fees before applying.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want a newly accredited HIM master’s with an analytics and compliance focus.
Who it fits. The curriculum covers data integrity, analytics, and privacy compliance, which suits HIM, nursing, or science graduates moving into data governance roles.
The trade-offs. Tuition is not published on the program page, and the six science prerequisites may require leveling courses.
Accreditation
CAHIIM granted Lewis University’s master’s in Health Information Management initial accreditation in August 2026, with its next review in 2033-2034.
Lewis University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM master’s programs can sit for AHIMA’s RHIA exam; confirm eligibility with AHIMA.
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