This week, the nation celebrates two major milestones: the 60th anniversary of the Medicaid and Medicare programs and 40 years of Health Management Associates’ (HMA’s) commitment to advancing healthcare and improving lives. As we look ahead, HMA is investing in human-centered strategies, digital tools, and analytics to help our clients and partners build a healthier future—all topics that will be discussed at the 2025 HMA National Conference, October 14‒16 in New Orleans, LA.
October 14–16 | New Orleans
Early Bird Registration Ends July 31
The HMA National Conference is a three-day immersive experience designed to equip healthcare leaders with the insights and tools to adapt and lead in a changing landscape.
As new federal priorities unfold, this year’s conference, Adapting for Success in a Changing Healthcare Landscape, will feature insights from healthcare leaders on how organizations can respond to change, align with new expectations, and strengthen their impact. With early‑bird registration ending Thursday, July 31, 2025, here’s our “Weekly Roundup” of what we’ve shared so far—and why you won’t want to miss the HMA National Conference in New Orleans.
HMA’s National Conference offers an immersive, three‑day experience that combines strategic insight, peer collaboration, and interactive learning.
Networking & Community
- Welcome Reception at a landmark New Orleans venue
- Facilitated breakfast discussions, coffee conversations, and evening receptions
- Networking lunch and dedicated breaks to keep ideas flowing
Big Picture Plenary Sessions
- Opening keynote Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas’ 46th Governor, on policy, politics, and a vision for healthier communities
- Expert panels unpacking transformative shifts in Medicaid and Medicare, value‑based care, behavioral health innovation, and cross‑sector population health strategies
- A closing conversation on government’s evolving role in healthcare innovation with nationally recognized leaders Dr. Bechara Choucair, Executive Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente, and Bruce Greenstein, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health
Workshops
- Policy & Trends: Medicare Advantage reforms, Medicaid work requirements, digital health guardrails, and 988 crisis care expansion
- Use Cases & Responses: Operational strategies for payment reform, community resilience investments, digital health success stories, and coordinated care solutions for complex behavioral health needs