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
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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
Opinion | How to fix racial inequality in covid-19 vaccination
The Biden administration must act urgently to address disparities. More
Large majority of doctors hold misconceptions about people with disabilities, survey finds
82% of doctors thought the quality of life of those with disabilities was either “a little worse” or “a lot worse” than those without. More
Categorizing and measuring harm from medical treatments
Truly informed decision making cannot happen without a good understanding of both the benefits and the harms of medical treatments. In a recent paper, researchers break new ground by identifying different types of harms from medical care that all clinicians and researchers should be aware of. More
Health and care workers are owed a better future
It has been a traumatic and testing year for the health and care workforce globally. In recognition of their contribution and struggles during the pandemic response, WHO has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers. More
As Vaccine Rollout Expands, Black Americans Still Left Behind
Covid vaccines are reaching more Americans, but Black residents are being vaccinated at dramatically lower rates in the 23 states where data is publicly available More
Why the new pharma business model can be bad for research and development
A new report from Rep. Katie Porter has an illuminating case study on the value of antitrust in health care. More
Vaccine Distribution—Equity Left Behind?
Concerns have been raised that the more detailed approach has been difficult to implement, thus slowing the rollout of vaccines, and may leave decisions regarding who gets vaccinated to people not adequately trained to make such a decision. More