Health Equity Index values for the years 2014 to 2021 are still valid. The index model used to calculate values for those years is based on a strong correlation between six socioeconomic indicators and preventable hospitalizations and premature death (Conduent HCI Health Equity Index 2014 Methodology).
In 2022, Conduent HCI updated our methodology for the index to consider our current library of indicators with a broadened health equity lens and more holistic view of health. We also wanted to assess the statistical strength of the original Health Equity Index methodology based on the most current data available.