About Us

The Healthcare Management Association of Massachusetts (HCMA) is a professional association providing executive-level managers of healthcare institutions with opportunities for professional collegiality and continuing education. HCMA (pronounced 'hick-ma') is an independent chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is "the premier association in New England for healthcare executives."

Association Goals

Education: HCMA holds four educational programs per year, and an annual meeting in May. Programs encourage thought-provoking discussions on current topics and are designed with input from our members through our annual member survey. See our events page for current programs.

Collegiality: HCMA recognizes the importance of creating the opportunity to meet colleagues with similar professional responsibility. Our activities encourage networking and informal discussion of professional issues among members.

History and Governance

Founded in 1968 by 29 hospital administrators in Massachusetts, HCMA now represents a variety of health service organizations throughout New England. HMCA is governed by an executive committee composed of president, past president, treasurer, program committee chair, credentials committe chair, and several members-at-large. Members are highly encouraged to participate in any of our standing committees:

• Program
• Bylaws
• Credentials
• Membership
• Recognition Award
• Nominating
• Steering

For more information on our organization, please see our bylaws.

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