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Healthcare Equality Index 2026

Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients and Their Families

In its 17th 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 2026 evaluates nearly 2,300 healthcare facilities nationwide.

741 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2026 survey.

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323 Leaders

In the HEI 2026, 323 healthcare facilities achieved the top score of 100 and earned the coveted "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation.

343 High Performers

Another 343 facilities earned the designation of "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer."

90% of participating facilities earned one of these top designations

HEI 2026 Report

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Transgender Health Care Access Alert

Medical care for transgender people, especially youth, is under attack.

Executive Summary

Download topline data about the HEI 2026.

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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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