Social drivers of health matter. How can hospitals help?
A new report by The Root Cause Coalition highlights community needs and priorities when it comes to the social drivers of health. More
A new report by The Root Cause Coalition highlights community needs and priorities when it comes to the social drivers of health. More
Lown Institute board members remember Joe Brain, innovative scientist, generous teacher, and devoted friend to Dr. Bernard Lown. More
For hospitals that operate on razor-thin margins, balancing financial concerns with their social mission is an incredibly difficult task. In NEJM, experts explain how hospitals manage these challenging tradeoffs. More
More than half of Black adults say they’ve had at least one negative interaction with doctors or other health care providers, with about a third saying that their pain was not taken seriously or that their provider has rushed them. Read tips on how to address culturally incompetent care. More
Communities invest in their local nonprofit hospitals through big tax breaks. Are hospitals giving back their fair share in return? To find out, the Lown Institute analyzed hospital community investments compared to the value of their tax breaks—what we call “Fair Share Spending.” More
Black Americans are at a higher risk of medical debt and its consequences compared to other Americans. What can patients do to protect themselves? More
How can we combat cognitive biases and reduce overuse? Recent studies provide insights for "nudging" doctors away from low-value care. More
One year ago, safety net hospital Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center closed its doors. Recent interviews help paint a picture of how this closure has impacted remaining hospitals. More
Suppose you are an individual who makes $21,870 per year, or 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL), and have come to the hospital for treatment. Would you be eligible for financial assistance to help these expenses? It depends on where you live. More
What does it mean for patients and clinicians to be confronted with healthcare inequalities daily? More
New research sheds light on how some hospitals are falling short when it comes to serving those closest to them. More
Non-financial measures should be part of the conversation when setting CEO pay, said Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute, a Massachusetts-based group that evaluates executive compensation, but there's virtually no public information on exactly how nonprofits grade their CEO's performance on things like quality, safety and patient experience. More
Is there a relationship between hospital inclusivity and the funding they receive? A new study explains... More
Health insurance is supposed to shield patients from medical debt, but a new analysis shows that insured Americans are increasingly at risk of harm from high medical costs. More
In terms of “how well hospitals invest in community health,” a health-focused think tank, the Lown Institute, graded our three hospitals as average: Hartford Hospital earned a B grade, and the University of Colorado Hospital and the vaunted Cleveland Clinic both earned a C. More
The medical community is facing challenges that have pushed clinicians outside their usual lane. Here's why that's a good thing. More
Emerging evidence shows that the influence of private equity in healthcare demands attention. Here’s what’s in the latest research. More
Last Tuesday, we revealed the winners of the 7th Annual Shkreli Awards. As shocking as that list is, what's even worse is that it's only the short list of all our nominees... More
Academic medical centers in Massachusetts are often ranked among the best in the nation, but data gathered by the Lown Institute of Needham suggests they lag behind their peers nationally in several key categories. More
Hospital watchdogs have started collecting valuable data on hospital billing practices. Here are the results from one such study. More