Table 2.

Early use cases of the Equity Lens

MeasureStratification variableTeam	Analysis/Findings	Next steps
Hypertension management Race Primary care	Identified significantly less control in black patients compared with white patients Conducted a rapid literature review to better understand causes of hypertension disparities and available interventions to address these disparities Performed a root cause analysis of the inequities with providers, clinic staff, and clinic leaders using a fishbone diagram Shared initial findings with hypertension management workgroup and health system Diversity and Equity Committee for feedback	Complete the root cause analysis and affinity mapping by incorporating the patient voice Use impact effort matrix to prioritize interventions to implement
Readmissions Race Quality improvement and population health	Identified higher readmission rates for black patients compared with white patients Further analysis using the Equity Lens revealed sickle cell disease as the most common diagnosis of Black patients with high readmission rates These results were shared in a meeting with select Sickle Cell Disease workgroup leaders and front-line providers, as well as relevant section chiefs. Practice gaps across the care continuum were discussed, including the settings of ambulatory care, inpatient care, home care, behavioral health, and peer-to-peer support. Shared results of gap analysis in subsequent meeting with Sickle Cell Disease workgroup members to identify highest priority issues to address	Reconnecting with relevant section chiefs to share identified priorities and draft a proposal to address those priorities