News at UI Health

UI Health has been recognized as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” by the Human Rights Campaign’s 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is a biennial survey that evaluates health systems in key criteria for non-discrimination policies and practices.

The HEI evaluates and scores healthcare facilities on detailed criteria under five central pillars:

• Non-discrimination and staff training (40 points)
• Patient services and support (30 points)
• Employee benefits and policies (20 points)
• Patient and community engagement (10 points)
• Responsible citizenship (0 deductions)

This is the 10th year UI Health has been recognized by the HEI program.

The exceptional progress reflected in the 2026 HEI includes:ann

• 100% of the facilities had a fully inclusive LGBTQ+ patient non-discrimination policy.
• 98% of HEI participants had staff training in LGBTQ+ patient-centered care.
• 86% of participating facilities have a plan for reducing health disparities and increasing health equity among all patients that is inclusive of LGBTQ+ patients.
• 76% of participants offer equal health coverage for medically necessary care to gender-diverse employees and eligible dependents.
• 67% of participating facilities collaborate with LGBTQ+ organizations or community members to assess the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Visit LGBTQ.UIHealth.Care to learn more about UI Health’s commitment to providing respectful, compassionate, personalized care for every patient.