May 17, 2024
A leader in LGBTQ+ health care equality
All 39 of our participating hospitals receive top marks again for welcoming and inclusive care, employment practices, and community engagement.
Kaiser Permanente is committed to providing equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
Kaiser Permanente is proud to be recognized for the 13th consecutive year by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The foundation awarded us the highest possible score on the 2024 Healthcare Equality Index. It also gave all 39 of our participating hospitals the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation.
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization focused on equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. The Healthcare Equality Index is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates health care facilities on their policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees.
The 2024 Healthcare Equality Index evaluated nearly 2,400 health care facilities nationwide for their dedication and commitment to equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. It is one of 7 equity, inclusion, and diversity benchmarking surveys that Kaiser Permanente participates in annually.
Learn more about our equity, inclusion, and diversity commitments and leadership.
