Health equity gets a scorecard: IHI’s new plan to standardize disparities data

Medical Economics October 14, 2025
Austin Littrell, Keith A. Reynolds

Key Takeaways

• IHI’s framework offers a four-step method to standardize health equity measurement, addressing a gap in quantifying inequities.
• The model involves identifying focus areas, stratification attributes, reference points, and quantifying disparities, adaptable across healthcare settings.
• Combining quantitative data with community input is crucial, as equity cannot be achieved through metrics alone.
• The framework aligns with state programs linking equity performance to funding, emphasizing shared standards and consistent application.
• Beyond compliance, the framework presents a business case for equity, highlighting potential cost savings and improved productivity.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement unveils a four-step framework to help hospitals and practices measure inequities the same way, turning goals into actionable metrics.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has released...

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