AI for Health Equity

Measure Health Equity.
Identify Risk.
Drive Better Outcomes.

The Health Equity Risk Index (HERI) helps healthcare organizations identify disparities, quantify health equity risk, and prioritize interventions that improve patient outcomes, reduce gaps in care, and support equitable healthcare delivery.

HIPAA Aligned Health Equity Focused Data-Driven Insights Enterprise Ready
HERI analytics dashboard
Sample HERI Equity Score
82.4/100
+6.2 vs last quarter
30%
Reduction in disparity gap (avg pilot)
5x
Faster equity reporting workflows
200+
Risk signals across SDOH domains
HIPAA
Aligned by design
Our Mission

Empower healthcare
with better equity intelligence.

To empower healthcare organizations with the tools, insights, and intelligence needed to identify health disparities, improve equity outcomes, and create healthier communities.

Our Vision

Equitable care,
measurable for all.

A future where every healthcare organization has the data and decision-support capabilities necessary to deliver equitable care and improve outcomes for all populations.

Who We Serve

Built for Organizations
Committed to Health Equity.

From hospitals and integrated delivery networks to payers, government agencies, and community health organizations, HERI gives every team the same evidence base for equity-driven decisions.

Hospitals & Health Systems

Identify disparities across patient populations and improve quality outcomes.

Health Plans & Payers

Measure health equity performance and support value-based care initiatives.

Government Agencies

Track population health trends and support policy-driven interventions.

Community Health Organizations

Understand local health risks and allocate resources more effectively.

Population Health Teams

Use data-driven insights to prioritize outreach and improve care delivery.

Platform Features

Powerful Insights for
Better Decision Making.

From risk scoring to executive reporting, HERI gives leadership the evidence base to act on health equity with confidence.

Health Equity Risk Scoring

Generate a comprehensive equity risk score across key organizational dimensions.

Disparity Identification

Identify populations and communities most impacted by inequitable outcomes.

Data Visualization

Transform complex data into actionable dashboards and executive reports.

Strategic Recommendations

Receive prioritized recommendations for measurable improvement.

Benchmarking

Compare performance across organizational and community indicators.

Executive Reporting

Provide leadership teams with clear, data-driven decision support.

The HERI Process

From data to
equitable action.

Four steps. One outcome: better care for the patients your system has historically underserved.
01

Complete the Assessment

Organizations answer structured questions related to health equity, access, outcomes, social determinants of health, and organizational readiness.

02

Analyze Risk

HERI evaluates responses using a proprietary scoring framework to identify areas of elevated equity risk.

03

Receive Your HERI Score

Organizations receive a comprehensive risk profile with category-level insights and benchmarking indicators.

04

Take Action

Receive targeted recommendations to improve health equity outcomes and reduce disparities.

Dr. Deno Cornelius, Founder of HERI
Leadership

Meet the Founder.

Dr. Deno Cornelius is a Doctor of Computer Science, cybersecurity researcher, healthcare technology executive, educator, and Army veteran. HERI was created from a vision to help healthcare organizations leverage data, technology, and analytics to better understand health equity challenges and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

Dr. Deno Cornelius
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Research Foundation

Built on Research.
Designed for Impact.

HERI is grounded in evidence-based assessment methodologies and informed by research focused on risk identification, data analytics, and organizational decision-making. The platform helps healthcare organizations move from measurement to meaningful action.

Evidence-based
Methodology rooted in peer-reviewed equity research.
Explainable
Every score is auditable — no black-box outputs.
Operational
Designed to fit real healthcare workflows.
Outcome-driven
Tied to measurable disparity reduction.
See HERI in Action

Schedule a personalized demonstration.

Learn how HERI can help your organization measure health equity, identify risk, and drive better outcomes.