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The system must incentivize healing over profiteering.

Patients should get all the care they need, and none that they do not.

Good health should transcend neighborhood, income, and background.

Compassion and humility are central to the practice of healing.

Dr. Bernard Lown
(1921-2021)

Learn about the pioneering cardiologist, humanitarian, and Lown Institute founder.

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Medical Debt

Unlike other forms of debt, medical debt is extremely hard to avoid; nobody chooses to get sick, have an accident, or need emergency care. If you’re worried about medical debt, here are three ways you can help reduce your risk of debt. More