Health Equity Metrics
| Metric | What It Measures | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive care rates by race/ethnicity | Disparities in preventive care access | Eliminate disparities over 3 years |
| Chronic disease management rates | Disparities in disease management enrollment | Equal enrollment across demographic groups |
| Healthcare costs by income quartile | Cost disparities by income | Reduce cost disparities for low-income employees |
| Mental health utilization by race | Disparities in mental health care access | Eliminate utilization disparities |
| Maternal outcomes by race | Disparities in maternal health outcomes | Eliminate maternal mortality disparities |
Annual Health Equity Report
Include health equity metrics in the annual wellbeing report. Report on: (1) identified health disparities; (2) programs implemented to address disparities; (3) progress toward health equity goals; and (4) next year's priorities. Transparency in health equity reporting builds trust with employees and demonstrates the employer's commitment to equity.
Accountability
IQ Insight
Health equity goals without accountability are aspirations, not commitments. Hold carriers, TPAs, and wellbeing vendors accountable for health equity outcomes — include health equity metrics in vendor performance reviews and contracts. Vendors who cannot demonstrate progress on health equity should be replaced with those who can.