REGISTER: Webinar on Unnecessary Back Surgery
Register now for the webinar "Unnecessary Back Surgery: Older Americans put at risk while Billions in Medicare funds wasted" on November 14, 2024. More
Cancer screening costs $43 billion – what do we get for that spending?
A new study estimates that the five most common cancer screenings cost $43 billion in 2021. How exactly was this money spent and where might it have gone instead? More
WATCH: America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals, 2024
Join us as we review the results of the 2024 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility rankings! More
REGISTER: America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals, 2024
Register now for the webinar "America's Most Socially Responsible Hospitals" on June 25, 2024. More
WATCH: The State of Medical Debt in the U.S.
The growing problem of medical debt in America has garnered national attention. To help us understand how we got here, we invited some of those working on the frontlines of this issue to participate in a multi-panel, virtual event. More
Housing, retirement, and other perks for hospital CEOs
Some nonprofit hospitals and systems are getting attention for rewarding CEOs with housing bonuses, supplemental retirement plans, and other benefits. More
REGISTER: The State of Medical Debt in the U.S.
Register now for our conference on medical debt on May 14, 2024. More
WATCH: California experts discuss fair share results
Communities invest in their local nonprofit hospitals through big tax breaks. Are hospitals giving back their fair share in return? Alongside California health policy experts, we unpack the results of the 2024 "Fair Share Spending" analysis. More
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
REGISTER: Are hospitals giving back as much as they take? A close-up look at California
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
A year after Wellstar Atlanta closes, area hospitals struggle to pick up the pieces
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
Why good hospitals don’t always make good neighbors
New research sheds light on how some hospitals are falling short when it comes to serving those closest to them. More
The most inclusive hospitals get the least amount of radiology research funding, study finds
Is there a relationship between hospital inclusivity and the funding they receive? A new study explains... More
Insured people now compose majority of debtors to US hospitals
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
Don’t “Stay In Your Lane”: Why Clinicians Should Be Activists For Social Change
The medical community is facing challenges that have pushed clinicians outside their usual lane. Here's why that's a good thing. More
The rising danger of private equity in healthcare
Emerging evidence shows that the influence of private equity in healthcare demands attention. Here’s what’s in the latest research. More
2023 Shkreli Awards: Dishonorable Mentions
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
One third of hospitals take legal action against patients with outstanding medical bills, study finds
Hospital watchdogs have started collecting valuable data on hospital billing practices. Here are the results from one such study. More
When health records don’t capture patient deaths
A new analysis finds that electronic health records don't always know when patients have died. Why does this happen and how can we reduce these EHR inconsistencies? More
Policymakers and media put pressure on hospitals to give more free care
A crucial part of hospitals’ social mission is providing care to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay. But is that actually happening? More