Welcome to Health Management Associates Health Management Associates is an independent national research and consulting firm specializing in complex health care program and policy issues. Founded in 1985, in Lansing, Michigan, Health Management Associates provides leadership, experience, and technical expertise to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, regional and national foundations, investors, multi-state health system organizations and single site health care providers, as well as employers and other purchasers in the public and private sectors. We have 18 offices strategically located throughout the U.S.