The HANYS Health Equity Task Force Priorities: Quick Guide covers compelling reasons for healthcare leaders to invest in advancing health equity, including:

• better patient outcomes;
• regulatory compliance;
• improved financial outlook; and
• recognition as a reliable partner in the community.

The guide also walks through the following three foundational focus areas to address health equity:

• collecting and using data to improve health equity: Z codes;
• culturally appropriate care; and
• community engagement.