No Surprises Act Is a Step Toward Ending Unexpected Medical Bills
A new law will protect patients from unexpected charges — but more must be done to make it work. More
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Lack of targeted outreach, translated materials leaves Latino community behind as Pa. struggles with vaccine rollout
Older Pennsylvanians, who are supposed to be among the first in line to get the vaccine, are also struggling with clunky and disjointed online signups. More
What’s behind the rising cost of insulin?
Insulin prices are way up. Why is this happening? What options are available for people who need insulin but can't afford it? Dr. Vikas Saini is the president of the Lown Institute and co-chair of the Right Care Alliance. He offers his perspective about this situation. More
NYC Nursing Home Gave Dozens of Veterans Experimental COVID-19 Treatments. Some Families Had No Idea
The New York State-run facility in St. Albans, Queens, administered a cocktail of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, despite safety warnings and doubts about efficacy. More
Community Health Workers, Often Overlooked, Bring Trust to the Pandemic Fight
As the pandemic brings long-standing health disparities into sharper view, community health workers are being asked to help the public health response. More
Pandemic Lessons in Improving the Medical System
The pandemic may prompt American medicine to become less expensive, more efficient and more effective at protecting people’s health. More
Covid-19: Why test and trace will fail without support for self-isolation
The spread of SARS-CoV-2 will only slow if people who test positive for the virus self-isolate. But expecting them to do so is a bigger ask than governments seem to realise. More
Where Do Vaccine Doses Go, and Who Gets Them? The Algorithms Decide
Health agencies and hospitals are using different formulas to allocate the coronavirus shots, exacerbating disparities in vaccine access. More
Advocacy from independent experts reflected in new ob-gyn guideline
A group of independent doctors spoke out in 2019 against what they saw as a potentially harmful recommendation that was influenced by financial conflicts of interest. Now it appears that the independent doctors' advocacy has helped to change that recommendation. More
COVID vaccine appointment canceled due to medical debt
A 72-year old Longmont man was ready to get his vaccine until a phone call put those plans on hold. By asking questions, he got back in line. More
Oregon sets first hospital-specific community benefit spending floor
Oregon is one of several states that have ratcheted up regulations on hospitals' community benefit spending as officials aim to hold them more accountable and increase transparency. More
Truth and transparency after Covid-19: Mending the relationship between hospitals and the communities they serve
Communities deserve to hear how the hospitals they depend on will help them get back on their feet and mend the wounds opened by the pandemic. More
How clinicians can help motivate patients to reduce Covid-19 risk
How can clinicians help patients make healthy decisions around Covid-19? The latest edition in the Right Care series provides useful tips. More
Variations in Persistent Use of Low-Value Breast Cancer Surgery
This study identifies variation and determinants of persistent use of low-value breast cancer surgical care. More
The Wealthy Are Getting More Vaccinations, Even in Poorer Neighborhoods
Officials acknowledge that the coveted shots are disproportionately going to white people and that planners’ efforts to course-correct are having limited effect. More
Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis in Adult Patients
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed its 2014 recommendation3 against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population (D recommendation) based on an assessment of no benefit and possible harm. More
PRESS RELEASE: Lown Institute welcomes Bassett, Kryder to board; Gabow named chair
The Lown Institute announces the election of Mary T. Bassett and Chris Kryder to its Board of Directors. Patricia Gabow, an existing board member, has been elected chair. More
How Rich Hospitals Profit From Patients in Car Crashes
Hospitals use century-old lien laws to bypass insurers and charge patients, especially poorer ones, the full amount. More
Race and ethnicity data missing for nearly half of coronavirus vaccine recipients, federal study finds
The lack of data further stymies efforts to ensure an equitable response to a pandemic that continues to unduly burden communities of color. More
Without a Ride, Many in Need Have No Shot at COVID-19 Vaccine
“Transportation is … often one of the biggest barriers to health care.” More