EHMA has a long history in managing and participating in cutting-edge health management research projects, particularly under European Commission programmes. Themes of past projects have included access to healthcare, the "basket" of services available to patients and the legal aspects of eHealth. Current projects include work on health professional mobility (2009-2011), diagnostic related groups (2009-2011) and equitable access, quality and efficiency at different healthcare levels (2010-1013).

We also award the Karolinska Award for excellence in health management research, now awarded to the best presentation within the dedicated award session at EHMA's annual conference.