Who We Are
Our Journey and Commitment to Healthcare Excellence
Founded in 2002 by Leah Heimbach and Patricia Hodges (retired), HMS has remained steadfast in its mission to improve lives through exceptional healthcare consulting services. From the beginning, our work has been driven by a deep commitment to our mission.
In June 2022, we proudly became a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), a milestone that reflects our belief in shared success and long-term investment in our people. Our employees are the foundation of HMS. Through their dedication, innovation, and performance excellence, they help drive our mission forward while benefiting directly from the company’s growth through annual share allocations.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to advance healthcare quality, safety, and access. This mission is supported by a set of core values that define who we are and how we work. We act with integrity, treat others with respect, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster innovative solutions to complex challenges and embrace our responsibility to contribute positively to the communities we serve.
Our goals reflect our commitment to both our people, our customers, partners and our purpose. We aim to create an environment where every team member feels appreciated, valued, productive, and fulfilled. We are dedicated to fostering excellence in all aspects of our work and to living up to our values every day. Above all, we are driven to provide services that improve the lives of others while growing the value of HMS to reward and honor our employee-owners.
Together, our journey, our people, and our purpose reflect a deep and enduring commitment to healthcare excellence.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Our journey is made possible by the vision, dedication, and leadership of our team.
Why Our Ownership Model Matters to You
At HMS, being 100% employee-owned isn’t just a milestone in our journey — it’s a promise to our customers and staff. As an ESOP company, every team member is personally invested in the quality of our work and the strength of our relationships. That means:
Deeper Commitment: Our employee-owners are empowered to go the extra mile—because your success is our success.
Consistent Excellence: With a shared stake in outcomes, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in service, innovation, and accountability.
Long-Term Partnerships: ESOPs foster stability and continuity, ensuring you work with a dedicated team that’s here for the long haul.
Widespread Impact: HMS is part of a growing movement—over 6,300 U.S. companies are ESOP-owned, representing more than 10.8 million employee-owners across industries
When you work with HMS, you’re not just hiring or teaming with another company, you’re partnering with an Employee-Owned company that’s personally invested in delivering exceptional results.
