2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Systems Honor Roll
These are the most socially responsible hospital systems in the nation. More
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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
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Acute Care Honor Roll
These are the most socially responsible acute care hospitals in the nation. More
“I want a proposal that delivers true freedom”: Policy experts debate affordability solutions at LOWN26
Watch the video recording of the LOWN26 kickoff panel, "Competing policy ideas for affordability and the search for common ground." More
“Fly as close to the flame as you can”: Hospital CEOs on social responsibility in challenging times
How do socially responsible hospitals maintain affordability and sustainability under pressure? Watch the recording of the Hospital CEOs panel from LOWN26 to hear what hospital leaders said about Medicaid cuts, AI, and more! More
“We bear witness, we organize, and we refuse to look away”: Dr. Chanelle Diaz accepts the 2026 Bernard Lown Award
Watch Dr. Chanelle Diaz's acceptance of the Bernard Lown Award and read excerpts from her speech. 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
VIDEO: Lown Institute president Dr. Vikas Saini presents the 2026 BLASR award to Dr. Chanelle Diaz
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
REGISTER: America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals, 2026
Register now for the webinar "America's Most Socially Responsible Hospitals" on June 23, 2026. More
2026 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility
Learn more about the Bernard Lown Award and this year's winner, Dr. Chanelle Diaz! 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
PRESS RELEASE: Immigrant health champion Chanelle Diaz wins 2026 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility
Chanelle Diaz, MD, MPH, to receive the 2026 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility and $25,000 prize. 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
Meet Dr. Chanelle Diaz, winner of the 2026 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility
The Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility, created in honor of Dr. Lown after his death in 2021, recognizes young clinicians who stand out for their bold leadership in social justice, environmentalism, global peace, or other humanitarian efforts. The Lown Institute is proud to present Chanelle Diaz, MD, MPH, with the 2026 Bernard Lown Award for […] More
Hot takes from health leaders: Overrated and underrated policy solutions for high healthcare costs
This week's question: What's the most important thing a young clinician can do right now? More
Lown mortality ranking methods affirmed by new study
New research finds that the methods used to rank hospital mortality on the Lown Hospitals Index perform just as well, if not better, than methods currently used by CMS. More
VIDEO: What are the promises and perils of AI in healthcare?
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
WATCH: Measuring and communicating hospital overuse
Lown Institute Senior Director of Research Kelsey Chalmers and Senior Policy Analyst Judith Garber discuss measuring and messaging hospital overuse. Hosted by WISER Healthcare, a research collaborative for reducing overdiagnosis and overtreatment. More
Hot takes from health leaders: What’s the most important thing a young clinician can do right now?
This week's question: What's the most important thing a young clinician can do right now? More
VIDEO: How young clinicians can help build the healthcare system we all want and need
In the latest installment of our video series, "Office Hours with Dr. Saini," Lown Institute president Vikas Saini gives his take on healthcare affordability topics, one question at a time. This week's question is "What should young clinicians be doing right now to build the healthcare system we all want and need?" More