Health Management Associates (HMA), a Lansing-based healthcare research and consulting firm, has appointed Charles (Chuck) Milligan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Milligan, who has served as the firm's chief operating officer since 2020, will succeed retiring CEO Douglas Elwell on May 17, 2024. With extensive experience in healthcare executive leadership and consulting, Milligan previously held Under Milligan's leadership, HMA aims to continue its focus on publicly funded healthcare and human services policy, programs, and financing. With over 700 professionals across 30+ offices in the United States, HMA offers a range of consulting services, including analytics, behavioral health, clinical services, public health, and delivery system redesign. Milligan's appointment underscores HMA's commitment to innovation and partnership development to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare and human services.