Policy Details

EO 14091 – Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

Summary

Builds on EO 13985 to embed equity across federal programs, including establishing agency equity teams, improving data collection, and addressing discrimination risks in automated technology. Sets annual agency action plans and accountability structures.

Healthcare Implications

Reinforces civil‑rights expectations for health programs and federal contractors, including attention to algorithmic bias in benefits and service delivery. Supports equitable access initiatives and data practices relevant to AI tools used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and health grantees.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Payers & Purchasers; Regulators & Government