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Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations supports Health Management’s policy and advocacy goals. We work with facilities and Associates throughout Health Management, as well as with community-based organizations and our elected officials, to help us create an environment that enables us to provide the best care for the patients we serve.

A Message from Our President and CEO

"It is no secret that public policy has a major impact on our ability to provide the care our communities need..."

— Gary D. Newsome

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Our Government Relations Team

Senior Vice President, Government Relations

Paul Hurst joined Health Management Associates in February 2012 as Senior Vice President of...

(601) 985-4590
Director, Government Relations

Jerry W. Askew, Ph.D., is Director of Government Relations for Health Management Associates...

(865) 632-5606
Director, Government Relations

Toby Philpot joined Health Management Associates in January 2013 as Director of Government...

(850) 702-0892
Manager, Government Relations

Jennifer M. Guy joined Health Management Associates in 2012 as Governmental Relations Manager...

(239) 552-3722