Penn State Health aims to improve health equity with new EHR layout

Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health added preferred name and pronouns options to its EHR system as part of an effort to boost health equity and inclusion.

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Since rolling out the changes, the health system said that more than 12,000 patients have updated their information. The health system said in a Dec. 19 news release that referring to patients by their chosen name aligns with Penn State’s core values and will help patients feel respected.

Penn State cited a study from the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that showed 96% of gender-diverse youth expressed a desire to have their chosen name and pronouns within the EHR.

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