Helping Our Community

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is actively engaged in issues of importance to the community — from protecting genetic privacy to creating a sustainable and health-promoting environment.

Our Commitment to Healthcare Equity

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is committed to providing healthcare when people need it with the goal of improving health and quality of life. BIDMC is committed to providing that care in a fair and just manner that does not discriminate. Service to our community is at the core of our mission, aligned with our belief that everyone has the right to receive medical and behavioral health services, and we welcome all people in need of care regardless of race, religion, country of origin, immigration status, disability or handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military status, source of payment or ability to pay.

Our Plan to Advance Healthcare Equity

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has a plan to advance healthcare equity that will use real-world data to further improve communications, education and provision of care that is aligned with BIDMC’s commitment to provide extraordinary care and service to our community.

BIDMC's plan over the next five years in efforts to promote healthcare equity includes:

Year 1

Develop a framework to promote healthcare equity
Develop a team to promote healthcare equity across BIDMC
Create the infrastructure, communication channels and staff/patient engagement to address healthcare equity

Year 2-3

Ensure patient data is complete to support individual plans for patient-focused treatment
Provide education and resources for staff to address diverse patient needs, including accommodations for disability

Year 4-5

Reduce gaps in services provided and recruitment of staff, while growing education programming and the publication of research