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"The Healthcare Equality Index 2009 (released May 2009) rates 166 U.S. healthcare facilities on their policies and practices related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The HEI focuses on five main policy criteria: patient non-discrimination, visitation, decision making, cultural competency training and employment policies and benefits. In the Healthcare Equality Index 2009 10 facilities reported LGBT-inclusive policies and practices for every one of the 10 HEI rated criteria."

Excellent overview of discrimination, affirmative action, and why different treatment is sometimes essential for equality.

Not directly related to sexuality, but a solid read to pass along to accommodation skeptics and allies alike.

GLMA's mission is to ensure equality in health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and health care providers.