Equity, diversity, and inclusion programs in health care institutions

JAMA Network Open

2026-02-04

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this systematic review and meta-analysis of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in health care institutions, programs were associated with an increased workforce diversity. These findings support the continued use of EDI initiatives to promote a more inclusive and equitable health care culture.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Manish M. Sood, MD, MSc, email Msood@toh.on.ca.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.55896)

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