Applications Open for 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity

The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente are now accepting applications for the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity. The award program will recognize a healthcare organization that led an initiative that achieved a measurable, sustained reduction in one or more disparities.

Bernard J. Tyson, the late CEO and chairman of Kaiser Permanente, worked tirelessly to address the disparities that plague the U.S. healthcare system. Now in its fourth year, the award honors Tyson’s legacy by presenting organizations the opportunity to earn national recognition for their efforts to improve healthcare equity, as well as share best practices and lessons learned with thousands of organizations across the country.

This year’s application period is open until Tuesday, April 30, at 11:59 p.m. CT. There is no cost to apply.

Please visit the Tyson Award webpage for eligibility criteria, application resources, and to submit an application.