Yelp reviews reveal patients’ experiences of racism at hospitals
Consumer reviews provide insight into patients' experiences of racism not captured in hospital surveys. More
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Most Medicare patients with dementia wouldn’t have been eligible for Aduhelm trials
The FDA approved Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm for all people with mild dementia -- but most of this population is at an increased risk of side effects from the drug. More
PRESS RELEASE: Equity is the missing piece for elite hospitals to be truly socially responsible
The full results of the Lown Hospitals Index reveals which hospitals achieve on equity, outcomes, and value... and which hospitals fall short. More
Where is the evidence for common orthopedic procedures?
As orthopedic surgeries have become more prevalent, researchers are taking a closer look at the evidence behind them...or lack thereof. More
Racist redlining policies still have an impact on health
Can a policy that was outlawed more than 50 years ago still have an impact today? A recent study on health disparities among residents of formerly "redlined" communities shows the importance of taking a historical view of health equity issues. More
How a better health record system could reduce medication overload
A quirk in the electronic health record system means that it's much harder for clinicians to discontinue medications than prescribe them. More
Infant health disparities won’t be fixed with genetic sequencing
Should we even be investing in genetic sequencing for newborns when there is are crises in infant and maternal health that need our attention? More
How to stop hospitals suing patients
When researchers, media, and advocates teamed up to bring attention to hospital lawsuits, it led to a dramatic decrease in lawsuits filed. What can we learn from this initiative? More
Many racial health disparities haven’t budged, new research shows
Over the past 20 years, closing these racial health gaps has become a high priority. What kind of progress have we made? A series of articles in JAMA on health equity paints a sobering picture. More
Hospitals that advertise aren’t necessarily better
What do hospitals that advertise their services have in common? Lown Intern Neil Trivedi explains in a guest blog post. More