Health Management Associates, Inc.
Hospitals and Health CareFlorida, United States1001-5000 Employees
Health Management Associates, Inc. operated general acute care hospitals in non-urban settings across the United States, with a presence in the Southeast and Southwest. The company was founded in 1977 to own, lease, and manage hospitals, and in 1983 redirected its strategy toward acquiring, improving, and operating underperforming facilities in attractive non-urban markets. This niche focus positioned it as a leading operator of acute-care hospitals within its target regions. Based in Naples, Florida, Health Management Associates managed a sizable network that included 71 hospitals across 15 states, comprising about 8,000 licensed beds. It employed thousands of associates and supported a large medical staff, reflecting its scale as a regional healthcare operator. In 2013 the company was sold to Community Health Systems of Franklin, Tennessee.