HEALTH MANAGEMENT <HMA> LIMITS LIABILITY
Health Management Associates Inc
said stockholders approved amendments to its restated
certificate of incorporation limiting the personal liability of
directors for monetary damages except in certain circumstances.
    The company said the amendments also authorized the
indemnification, or protection, of directors, officers and
employees for claims made against them in their official
capacity.
    It also said stockholders approved a stock option plan.
 Reuter
