Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Health Management Associates, Inc.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Health Management Associates, Inc. ("HMA" or the "Company") (NYSE: HMA), concerning whether the board has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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In December 2012, the Company was the subject of a segment on 60 Minutes detailing a wide range of improper and abusive Medicare billing practices.  HMA is currently faced with multiple government subpoenas and whistleblower lawsuits in connection with fraudulent Medicare billing practices.  

Our investigation concerns whether the HMA board of directors has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders, grossly mismanaged the Company, and/or committed abuses of control in connection with the foregoing.

If you own HMA shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Matthew M. Houston, Esq.
Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
                         (212) 935-7400
Email:  bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website:   http://www.hfesq.com

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