DENVER, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading
provider of kidney care services in the United States, announced that it is one of
more than 100 companies from ten industry sectors to join the
inaugural 2018 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). DaVita was
included in part for its achievement of creating a majority diverse
Board of Directors based on gender and race.
The index measures gender equality across internal company
statistics, employee policies, external community support and
engagement and gender-conscious product offerings. DaVita is the
only Colorado-based company and
just one of two health care organizations globally recognized. In
addition, it is one of forty in the
United States that was included in this membership.
"A governing body with a broader perspective and diverse
backgrounds tends to bring more thoughtful outcomes," said
Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of
DaVita. "We're committed to continuing gender balance within
DaVita."
The 2018 GEI expands globally to represent 24 countries,
including firms headquartered in Belgium, Chile, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Singapore and Taiwan for the first time. Companies range
from a variety of sectors, including communications, consumer
staples, energy, financials, materials and technology.
"We commend DaVita and the other 103 companies included in the
2018 GEI for their efforts to create work environments that support
gender equality across a diverse range of industries," said
Peter T. Grauer, DaVita board
member, chairman of Bloomberg and founding chairman of the U.S. 30%
Club. "Their leadership sets an important example that will help
all organizations innovate and navigate the growing demand for
diverse and inclusive workplaces."
DaVita submitted a social survey created by Bloomberg in
partnership with third-party experts, including Women's World
Banking, Catalyst, and Working Mother Media. Those included on this
year's index scored at or above a global threshold established by
Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of
best-in-class statistics and policies.
For more information on the 2018 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
(GEI) visit
http://bloomberg.com/professional/sustainable-finance/.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
is the parent company of DaVita Kidney
Care and DaVita Medical Group. DaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider of
kidney care in the United States,
delivering dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney
failure and end stage renal disease. As of September 30, 2017, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,470 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States
serving approximately 196,000 patients. The company also operated
230 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside
the United States. DaVita Medical
Group manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician
networks in California,
Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New
Mexico, Pennsylvania and
Washington in its pursuit to
deliver excellent-quality health care in a dignified and
compassionate manner. DaVita Medical Group's teammates, employed
clinicians and affiliated clinicians provided care for
approximately 1.7 million patients. For more information, please
visit DaVita.com/About.
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Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Major
303-876-7547
Caitlyn.Major@davita.com
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