In its 12th year, 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 2019 evaluates more than 1,600 healthcare facilities nationwide.

In the coming weeks, the HRC will release its new HEI 2020 Report.