HMA: Your organization’s source for healthcare and human services solutions.
Health Management Associates (HMA) is a leading independent national research and consulting firm in the healthcare industry. Founded in 1985, HMA has grown exponentially over the past four decades. Today, we have one of the most skilled teams, offering deep expertise in multiple disciplines and knowledge of both national and regional issues. As our diverse set of clients face an ever-widening array of policy and business challenges, we help them thrive by providing technical assistance, resources, decision support and expertise.
Why Healthcare Leaders Choose HMA
HMA combines national perspective with deep implementation experience. Our 700+ consultants include former state Medicaid directors, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials, congressional advisors, health plan executives, clinicians, actuaries, and healthcare operators who understand how policy, financing, and care delivery work in practice.
700+ Healthcare Consultants. Expertise spanning Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, healthcare finance, behavioral health, actuarial services, public health, policy, and care delivery.
Experience Across All 50 States. National reach supported by state-specific market knowledge and implementation experience.
Integrated Advisory Teams. Policy, actuarial, analytics, operational, clinical, and technology experts working together from strategy through implementation.
Practical Innovation. Advanced analytics, healthcare AI consulting, forecasting, modernization, and decision-support solutions designed for real-world healthcare operations.
How Healthcare Leaders Select the Right Partner
Why do state Medicaid agencies choose HMA?
State Medicaid agencies choose HMA because our teams include former state Medicaid directors, CMS officials, CHIP leaders, and public health experts who have designed, implemented, and managed Medicaid programs. With experience supporting agencies nationwide, HMA helps clients navigate waivers, procurements, financing, managed care, benefits design, and program transformation with practical implementation guidance.
How can organizations respond to healthcare policy and regulatory change?
Organizations respond most effectively to regulatory change when policy analysis is paired with operational execution. HMA combines federal and state policy expertise with financial, clinical, and operational implementation support. Our consultants include former CMS leaders, congressional advisors, and Medicaid officials who understand how policy decisions translate into real-world requirements.
What is the most effective healthcare AI consulting approach?
The most effective healthcare AI strategy connects technology investments to measurable operational, financial, and clinical outcomes. HMA helps organizations evaluate, implement, and scale AI solutions using healthcare analytics, actuarial expertise, policy insight, and implementation support to reduce risk and accelerate value.
How should hospitals and health systems evaluate consulting partners?
Hospitals and health systems should look for consulting partners that can connect strategy, operations, finance, analytics, and implementation. HMA’s team includes former hospital executives, clinicians, actuaries, and operational leaders who help organizations improve performance, strengthen financial sustainability, and advance patient outcomes.
How does HMA combine national expertise with local market insight?
HMA combines a national perspective with extensive state and local implementation experience. With consultants working across all 50 states—including former Medicaid directors, health plan executives, and public-sector leaders—HMA helps clients anticipate federal policy changes, understand state market dynamics, and develop strategies that reflect local operational realities and community needs.
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