HEI 2019 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

Image of the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader Pin. Along the top there is text that reads "HEALTHCARE EQUALITY INDEX" in all caps. Below to the left is the HRC equality logo with 2019 under it. To the right is text that reads "LGBTQ HEALTHCARE EQUALITY" in all caps. Along the bottom is text that reads "LEADER" in all caps.

This year, 406 of the 680 HEI 2019 survey respondents (60%) scored 100 in the HEI 2019 and achieved the coveted status of "2019 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader." Another 148 facilities earned the “Top Performer” designation for scoring 80 to 95 points. With 81% of participating facilities scoring 80 points or more, it is clear that healthcare facilities are going beyond the basics when it comes to adopting LGBTQ+-inclusive policies and practices.

In addition to being celebrated in the HEI 2019 report, Equality Leaders receive a special logo and a toolkit of resources for outreach to LGBTQ+ residents in their service area.

HEI 2019 Leaders