In- Depth Research on Health Management Associates Inc.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-2 March 2007-bellwetherreport.com: In- Depth Research on Health Management Associates Inc.(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02032007 In- Depth Research on Health Management Associates Inc. (NYSE:HMA) William Schoen, chairman of Health Management Associates (HMA) once described his company as the "Wal-Mart of the hospital business" because, like Sam Walton's empire, HMA thrives in small-town America.

The company operates a network of about 60 acute care and psychiatric hospitals in 16 mainly southern states (although its territory extends as far north as Washington). Combined, the facilities have about 8,500 beds. HMA also specializes in acquiring and upgrading rural hospitals and equipment in order to attract business from patients who...