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The HBA's Mission

To Further the Advancement and Impact of Women in the Business of Healthcare

The HBA accomplishes its mission through: 

  • Strong business networks
  • Education and leadership development
  • Global recognition of outstanding individuals and companies.

The HBA's Vision Statement:

Creating Women Leaders For Life

Moving Our Vision Forward, Together

We believe that supporting the advancement of women is a business imperative that strengthens the healthcare industry and benefits society as a whole. The HBA’s call to action for our members, corporate partners, and global stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem is to:

  • Continue investing in women’s leadership and ensuring that workplace policies support career progression for the women who are the lifeblood and majority of the global healthcare industry.
  • Champion inclusive, evidence-based healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes and address inequities in women’s health.
  • Stay engaged in conversations that shape the future of healthcare, ensuring that women’s voices remain at the forefront.

The HBA's Core Values

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Visionary

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Innovative 

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Inclusive 

Grow Your Network and Leadership Skills

We offer access to top industry influencers to support career development, idea sharing, real-world learning, and virtual and in-person events across the globe. 

The HBA celebrates those who bring innovation solutions, data-driven impact, and a relentless commitment to advancing parity and equity in our workforce. HBA awards recognize the leading changemakers who push for innovation at every level of the business and inspire change throughout the industry. 

"Leading with Data, Impacting with Purpose," the HBA Think Tank is a research-driven initiative uniting senior leaders to address systemic barriers impacting women in healthcare. By identifying challenges and fostering actionable solutions, it paves the way for transformative progress.

For nearly 50 years, we have worked to equip women with the tools, networks, and leadership opportunities necessary to drive innovation in the industry and thereby, improve global health outcomes.

HBA’s members and Corporate Partners represent a global workforce of more than five million professionals across the healthcare ecosystem.