DIGITAL HEALTH EQUITY · EQUIINDEX
Digital Health Equity
Our research into digital health equity has shaped our understanding and informed the design of frameworks and models that can drive equitable healthcare technology adoption for all.
WHY EQUITY MATTERS
Technology promises better access, safer care, reduced clinician burnout, and more meaningful patient experiences. Too often, that promise isn't fulfilled equally.
Our approach bridges the gap between ambition and results. We don't just innovate - we work to ensure innovation creates real, measurable, and inclusive impact.
How we measure and improve it
EquiIndex™ is our proprietary self-assessment framework that helps organisations understand their digital equity maturity - and take targeted action across seven core domains.
THE MODEL
Digital Health Equity
Four layers of influence determine whether digital transformation reaches the people most likely to be left behind - from political will down to the social determinants that decide who benefits.
Access to technology
- Infrastructure availability
- Broadband access
- Device access
- Technology affordability
Skills & capacity
- Digital skills
- Digital & health literacy
- Language barriers
- Usability barriers
Psychological factors
- Motivation
- Trust
- Privacy concerns
- Confidence
Adoption
THE SIGNAL PATH
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
EQUIINDEX™
The Digital Health Equity Maturity Framework
Healthcare technology should create opportunities for everyone, not reinforce existing divides. The EquiIndex™ is our proprietary self-assessment framework designed to help organisations understand, measure, and improve their digital equity maturity across seven core domains.
Leadership & Governance
Embedding equity into strategic vision, governance structures, and funding decisions. Establishing accountability frameworks and using data to drive equitable outcomes.
Community Engagement
Co-designing solutions with diverse communities, building trust through culturally responsive approaches, and creating meaningful feedback channels for continuous improvement.
Digital Literacy
Assessing user needs, empowering individuals through accessible learning resources, and leveraging trusted intermediaries to bridge digital skill gaps.
Workforce Capability & Culture
Building staff capacity in digital health equity, ensuring technology proficiency, and fostering an inclusive organisational culture that prioritises equitable care delivery.
Infrastructure & Digital Inclusion
Ensuring equitable access to devices, connectivity, and support services. Designing inclusive pathways that work for all users regardless of their digital circumstances.
Ethical & Inclusive Technology
Designing AI and digital tools with equity at the core. Monitoring for bias, ensuring accessibility, maintaining transparency, and future-proofing technology decisions.
Evaluation & Learning
Measuring success through equity-focused metrics, fostering continuous improvement, and sharing learnings to advance the field through peer networks.
THE FRAMEWORK
How Our Framework Helps Organisations
The EquiIndex™ provides a structured approach to embedding equity in your digital transformation
Identify who might be excluded
by digital services
Design inclusive solutions
from the start
Measure and improve
equity outcomes
Create sustainable
impactful change
Take the EquiIndex™ Self-Assessment
Discover where your organisation stands. Get actionable insights across all seven domains in just 15-20 minutes.
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