Exhibit 11.1 HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (In thousands, except per share data) Three months ended Nine months ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ----------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ------- -------- ------- ------- Net income................................ $ 31,001 $ 24,176 $82,819 $64,195 ======== ======== ======= ======== PRIMARY Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period........... 107,921 105,615 106,954 105,036 Exercise of options, net of assumed purchase of treasury shares with proceeds therefrom......................... 4,194 5,254 4,652 5,271 ----- ------- ------- ------- Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period as adjusted.................. 112,115 110,869 111,606 110,307 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income per share...................... $ .28 $ .22 $ .74 $ .58 ======== ======== ======= ======= FULLY DILUTED Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period........... 107,921 105,615 106,954 105,036 Exercise of options, net of assumed purchase of treasury shares with proceeds therefrom....................... 4,243 5,254 4,956 5,421 ----- ------- ------- ------- Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period as adjusted.................. 112,164 110,869 111,910 110,457 ======== ======== ======= ======= Net income per share...................... $ .28 $ .22 $ .74 $ .58 ======== ======== ======= =======