Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HCA Healthcare is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high-quality care for our patients, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues, and cultivating and sustaining relationships with suppliers and community partners that broaden our reach and deepen our understanding in the communities we serve.

Learn more about our DEI initiatives and view our EEO-1 Data.

Review our DEI highlights from 2023.

Patients

Providing equitable care for patients

Colleagues

Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues

Community

Cultivating and sustaining relationships with our community partners

Suppliers

Engaging with and increasing our investment in diverse businesses

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Councils

Our Executive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council informs critical strategic decision making, monitors progress against goals and objectives, and serves as visible and vocal sponsors of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the organization.

Across HCA Healthcare, our Division Diversity, Equity and Inclusion councils support deployment of key DEI strategies and programs at a local level. These councils are comprised of division leaders and facility representatives who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Sherri Neal, Chief Diversity Officer

Since joining HCA Healthcare in 2006, Sherri Neal has helped promote our organization’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. In her current role as chief diversity officer, she and her team are responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural competence strategy and programs. In addition to our 20-person corporate-based DEI department, we have established division DEI leaders to execute on HCA Healthcare’s commitment to DEI at the local level. These roles provide local leadership and direction in developing, implementing and managing strategic DEI initiatives.