The Health Catalyst white paper stresses that advancing health equity requires moving from intent to action through data-driven approaches. COVID-19 exposed stark disparities, with Black counties facing 3x higher infection and 6x higher death rates than white counties. Inequities tied to race, income, and geography highlight the need for analytics to identify gaps and track improvement. Equity, one of six NAM quality dimensions, must be treated with the same rigor as safety or efficiency. Best practices include using data to set measurable goals, addressing social determinants of health, and leveraging AI responsibly to reduce—not reinforce—bias. Strong analytics enable measurable progress in outcomes, operations, and costs.

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