New report shows wild price variation at NYC hospitals
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's recent report reveals the wide variation between prices at hospitals across the city. More
U.S. News named America’s “best hospitals.” Here’s how they score on the Lown Index.
U.S. News & World Report released its latest Best Hospitals Honor Roll this summer, celebrating 20 of the nation's most famous medical centers. How do they perform on the Lown Hospitals Index, which measures how well hospitals serve their communities? More
“We need to flip the financial incentives in healthcare”- An interview with Board Member Chris Kryder
If AI can help us move the needle on cancer diagnosis and treatment, for example, that’s going to help build the right kind of momentum needed to keep the technology moving in a positive direction. More
10 Years of Shkreli Awards: Looking back on a decade of dysfunction
A look back on the previous winners of the annual Shkreli Awards More
“There’s an opportunity for a maker movement to help shape AI.” – An interview with Board Member Nathan Wilson
If AI can help us move the needle on cancer diagnosis and treatment, for example, that’s going to help build the right kind of momentum needed to keep the technology moving in a positive direction. More
WATCH: Primary care access, cost, and health outcomes
The University of Ottawa’s Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon presented his research on the impact of primary care access on cost and health outcomes. More
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Safety Net Hospitals
Safety net hospitals are known for serving high rates of Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients. These are the top safety net hospitals in the nation, according to the Lown Institute Hospitals Index. More
WATCH: The timing of out-of-pocket costs and affordability
We know that getting high hospital bills can put a burden on American families, but does the timing of bills matter as well? Professor Michal Horný presents his research on the timing of out-of-pocket costs and how this can impact affordability. More
“I actually have pathological optimism. And everyone can be redeemed.” – Board Chairperson Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr.
It’s so important to acknowledge and engage the next generation because they need encouragement on their journey. Seeing and being part of the process to pick the winners — those young people who reflect the values of not just the Lown Institute but of Dr. Lown himself — is inspiring. More
“How do we thread the needle to achieve both access and affordability?” Experts discuss primary care at LOWN26
Watch the video recording of the LOWN26 panel, "Exit or organize? Primary care pathways to a more affordable system." More
Making the grade: Why it’s so difficult to make the Lown Hospitals Index Honor Roll
Why is it hard for hospitals to achieve "A" grades on equity, value, and outcomes? What do we know about the hospitals achieving these goals? More
“The answer is in common purpose”: Health secretaries share affordability insights at LOWN26
With gridlock at the federal level, how are states using their regulatory authority to advance reforms? Watch the video recording of Gloria Sachdev, Indiana Secretary of Health and Family Services, and Kate Walsh, former Secretary of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts, discuss at LOWN26. More
New legislation would increase transparency for nonprofit hospitals
The “Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act,” puts nonprofit hospitals in the spotlight. Here's what you need to know about this bill. More
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Critical Access Honor Roll
These are the most socially responsible critical access hospitals in the nation. More
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Systems Honor Roll
These are the most socially responsible hospital systems in the nation. More
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Top Hospital in Each State
These are the most socially responsible acute care hospitals in each state, along with their ranking. More
VIDEO: “The luxury of making decisions without thinking about cost is gone”: Lown Institute president Dr. Vikas Saini’s opening address at LOWN26
"When there’s a basic contradiction between working class income and a winner-take-all casino economy, something’s gotta give." More
REGISTER: America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals, 2026
Register now for the webinar "America's Most Socially Responsible Hospitals" on June 23, 2026. More
“When we find our voice, when we reclaim our power, we really get back to the heart of medicine.”
A conversation with Chanelle Diaz, MD, MPH, winner of the 2026 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility. More
VIDEO: How can different primary care models make healthcare more affordable?
In the latest episode “Office Hours with Dr. Saini,” Lown Institute president Vikas Saini answers the question: What are the promises and perils of AI in healthcare?" More