This Sg2 report highlights how the Vizient Vulnerability Index™ (VVI) can guide health equity efforts by identifying disparities in scheduled surgeries. Patients from high-VVI zip codes face significantly lower utilization of procedures, longer hospital stays, and higher mortality rates. Targeted interventions—like enhancing screening, access, and care coordination—could reduce inequities and generate incremental Medicare revenue of up to \$148K per 10,000 people. The report urges strategic use of analytics, integration of equity into service line planning, and partnerships with community providers to improve outcomes and expand care access.

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