Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients and Their Families
In its 16th edition, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. The HEI 2024 evaluates nearly 2,400 healthcare facilities nationwide.
A record 1065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey.
Healthcare Equality Index 2024
Produced by the HRC Foundation
In the HEI 2024, 384 healthcare facilities achieved the top score of 100 and earned the coveted "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation.
Another 462 facilities earned the designation of "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer."
View all participants that received the top 100 in the HEI 2024.
View Leaders by StateWe continue to seek to be a part of HEI because the recognition holds us accountable to our mission to provide quality health care to all. We want to ensure that our services offer a safe environment that promotes compassionate and equitable services. It is also our responsibility as a community health center to stay abreast of issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community to ensure that our services reduce health disparities and create access that results in improved health outcomes for the LGBTQ+ community."
Healthcare facilities interested in participating in the Healthcare Equality Index are encouraged to visit this page to learn more about eligibility and to submit a participation request.
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