ACAHM Update | November 2025

In This Edition

• Financial Reporting Worksheet Due December 2
• Self-Study Training Recording Now Available
• ACAHM Leadership and Recognition Updates
• EDvera Support Available for Annual Reports

2025 Annual Report - Financial Reporting Worksheet

Due date: 2 December 2025



To facilitate financial reporting and analysis for the annual report, the Commission is now using a financial reporting worksheet. Information from this worksheet will be used to generate an Altman z-score and the related ratios. The z-score is a more refined measure for financial health than the standard composite score.



This worksheet is an addendum to the 2025 Annual Report, which is due 2 December 2025. The worksheet is completed via Jotform rather than EDvera.



For-profit Institutions access the worksheet via: https://form.jotform.com/252945142273154

Non-profit institutions access the worksheet via:  https://form.jotform.com/252944793464066



Please contact Commission staff at [email protected] if you have questions or encounter issues accessing or using the worksheet.

Self-Study Training Session Successfully Completed

ACAHM's Self-Study Report training, led by Director of Accreditation Services Jason Wright, was successfully held on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The comprehensive three-hour session provided valuable insights and practical guidance for institutions and programs navigating the accreditation process.



The training covered essential topics including organizing the self-study process, assessment and evaluation strategies, documentation best practices, and navigating the Self-Study Report submission in EDvera. Participants also received guidance on avoiding common pitfalls, preparing for site visits, and crafting formal institutional responses to visit reports.



Accessing Recording and Materials

Institutions that were unable to attend the live session or would like to review the content can obtain access to the complete training recording and all related materials for a fee of $200. To request access, please contact [email protected].



The recorded session serves as a valuable resource for institutions and programs at any stage of the accreditation process, providing detailed explanations of requirements and practical strategies for successful completion of the self-study process.

For questions about accreditation requirements or the self-study process, institutions are encouraged to reach out to ACAHM's accreditation team for additional support and guidance.

ACAHM Updates and Organizational News

AHM Coalition

ACAHM has been actively involved in the ongoing collaboration of major national acupuncture organizations working together to advance professional standards and promote the integrity, accessibility, and sustainability of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine through education, advocacy, research, and industry collaboration. Visit the AHM Coalition website for more information.



Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA)

ACAHM Executive Director Mark McKenzie was elected to the ASPA Board of Directors in 2025. ASPA is an association of accrediting agencies that evaluate the quality of programs in colleges and universities for more than 100 different professions and specialized disciplines. For more information, visit the ASPA website and check out the Accreditation page and Quick References for helpful information.



U.S. Department of Education Recognition
ACAHM timely submitted its petition for continuing recognition during Summer 2025. We are currently drafting our response (due late February 2026) to the Department's Staff Analysis and are on the agenda for the Summer 2026 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).

ACAHM has identified a technical issue affecting some institutions' ability to update Section 2 (Contacts) of the Annual Institution and Program Report in EDvera. If you encounter difficulties updating this section, ACAHM support staff can assist you.

How to Request Support

Open a support ticket by clicking the blue "Support" button on any EDvera page. To add new users to your institution's profile, please include the following fields in your ticket:

• Email Address
• First Name
• Last Name
• Work Number
• Job Title
• EDvera Roles

Need Help Choosing Roles?

Refer to page 5 of the ACAHM EDvera User Manual for information on available roles. Once users have been assigned the appropriate role, they will appear under the corresponding drop-down menu on the Contacts page.