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History of the Organization
The HBA was formed in 1977 by five professional women in the Northeast area of the United States. These founders recognized the need for women in healthcare to come together to exchange industry and career information and resources. They began infor...
HBA's Core Purpose, Vision and Mission
Core Purpose To further the advancement and impact of women in the business of healthcare. Vision: The HBA is the global leader in gender equity, advancing women into positions of influence and decision-making to improve health equity and o...
HBA's Mission in Action
Achieving HBA’s mission is a multi-pronged approach: empowering individuals, equipping companies, and enabling systemic change. The HBA does this through programs and offerings designed for each of our key stakeholder groups, which represen...
Our Commitment to DE&I
At the HBA, we're on a journey – to make diversity, equity, and inclusion not just buzzwords but the heart of healthcare. We firmly believe the road to real equity and groundbreaking innovation runs through a truly inclusive community. Thr...
Gender Equity Think Tank
HBA’s Gender Equity Think Tank (GETT; formerly known as the Gender Parity Collaborative) is an award-winning and growing consortium of healthcare and life sciences companies dedicated to accelerating gender parity by fostering and adopting s...