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Why the time is now for more women leaders in health care
Women make up 75-80% of health care workers, but only 13% of health care executives. In a new book, Dr. Patty Gabow explains why we should be encouraging more female leadership in health care and provides a guide for aspiring health care leaders. More
Video: Health Disparities and Hospitals
What can hospitals do to address health disparities in their communities? Vikas Saini and Shannon Brownlee answer questions about health disparities in this edition of our new video series, "Lown Hospitals Q&A." More
How hospitals can reduce maternal mortality–even in a pandemic
In recent years, extreme disparities in maternal mortality in the US have been brought to light. Could new hospital policies in the pandemic make these disparities worse? More