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December 5, 2023

WATCH: Hospitals reveal key challenges to achieving equity, and how they’re overcoming them

Bringing together Dr. Vikas Saini (the Lown Institute), Dr. Katherine Peeler (Boston Children’s Hospital), Dr. Omar Lateef (RUSH University Medical Center), and Dr. Thea James (Boston Medical Center), the discussion focused on the role of hospitals in addressing problems like moral stress and burnout and how a commitment to equity fits into their resolution. Watch the video of the event and read some of the highlights from the discussion. More

Human Connection

December 4, 2023

How can we fix physician shortages in rural America?

The nation is facing a physician shortage, particularly in rural areas. What can we do about it? More

Low-value Care

November 28, 2023

A win for high-value care: CMS approves new measure of CT radiation quality

This new measure of radiation quality sheds light on an important potential harm of imaging overuse. Here’s what it means for the future of provider accountability and patient safety. More

Low-value Care

November 20, 2023

Study finds racial disparities in low-value care, even within the same health systems

Are Black patients at higher or lower risk of overuse? A new study reveals how patterns of low-value differ by race in the Medicare population. More

November 20, 2023

Meet Imari, the Lown Institute’s new Health Communications Specialist

Meet our new Health Communications Specialist, Imari Daniels! More

Human Connection

November 13, 2023

LISTEN: The “biggest moonshot” is fixing American healthcare

On the The Commonwealth Fund's podcast, "The Dose," Dr. Vikas Saini talked with host Joel Bervell about all things healthcare, from price transparency at hospitals to the epidemic of unnecessary coronary stents. More

Accountability

November 13, 2023

What makes hospitals comply with price transparency rules (or not)?

Since 2021, CMS has required hospitals to publish pricing information online. What are the latest updates on these rules, and what drives hospitals to comply? More

Health Equity

October 23, 2023

Healthcare’s “pink tax” is more complicated than it seems

The “pink tax” is the concept that women’s products and services tend to be priced higher than men’s. Is there a “pink tax” in healthcare as well? More

Health Equity

October 23, 2023

WATCH: The data we need for more equitable care

Last week, the American Medical Association (AMA) brought together experts to discuss issues of data and measurement in the latest edition of their National Health Equity Grand Rounds series. More

Accountability

October 17, 2023

The rising debate about hospital community benefits: Sanders vs AHA

Two new reports — one from Bernie Sanders' Senate committee and one from the American Hospitals Association — provide very different views on hospital community benefit spending. Here’s what you need to know. More

Low-value Care

October 12, 2023

An ethical imperative: How nurses can be leaders in reducing overuse

Nurses are among the most trusted profession in the US and have a lot to gain from reducing unnecessary care, yet this potential for nurses to lead the charge has gone largely untapped. Experts share their insights on value-informed nursing and their visions for the future. More

Accountability

October 10, 2023

REGISTER: How unnecessary stents harm patients and waste billions of dollars

How often are these procedures happening, and where? How much are we wasting on these low-value services? And what can we do to prevent unnecessary care? More

Health Equity

October 6, 2023

The estimated benefits of reducing lead exposure: cost-effective preventative care

A new cost-benefit analysis on the societal benefits of replacing lead service lines was published. What are the findings and what do we do about them? More

Low-value Care

October 3, 2023

How AI-powered cancer screening could impact overuse

AI-supported cancer screenings have the potential to reduce false positives ...but they could also exacerbate overdiagnosis. More

Accountability

September 15, 2023

Looking AHEAD: CMS’ new global budget model for states

CMS just announced AHEAD, a new model of care for states that provides an alternative to traditional fee-for-service payment. What does this model entail and how will it impact hospitals? More

Accountability

September 11, 2023

Medicare drug price negotiations: The first drug list is here!

The list of ten drugs for Medicare price negotiation has been published! What do we know about these Medicare "blockbusters"? And how are drugmakers taking the news? More

Accountability

September 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Lown Institute awarded $1.5M to study U.S. hospital tax exemptions, financial practices

Arnold Ventures (AV) has recently supported the Lown Institute with grant funding for two projects, allowing the organization to significantly expand its research into the financial behavior of U.S. hospitals. More

Accountability

September 11, 2023

REGISTER: America’s Most Racially Inclusive Hospitals, 2023

Register now for our Racial Inclusivity launch on Sept. 19, 2023. More

Health Equity

September 1, 2023

Leveraging AI to reduce health disparities: A closer look at the possibilities

As health equity has become a central focus for hospitals and other healthcare institutions, how could AI help – or hinder – these efforts? More

Human Connection

August 29, 2023

How to improve health-related social needs screening

The clear connection between social factors and health has led to the adoption of health-related social needs screening in an attempt to address health concerns outside of clinic walls. How can we make sure these screeners and resulting referral services are effective? More

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WATCH: Hospitals reveal key challenges to achieving equity, and how they’re overcoming them

How can we fix physician shortages in rural America?

A win for high-value care: CMS approves new measure of CT radiation quality

Study finds racial disparities in low-value care, even within the same health systems

Meet Imari, the Lown Institute’s new Health Communications Specialist

LISTEN: The “biggest moonshot” is fixing American healthcare

What makes hospitals comply with price transparency rules (or not)?

Healthcare’s “pink tax” is more complicated than it seems

WATCH: The data we need for more equitable care

The rising debate about hospital community benefits: Sanders vs AHA

An ethical imperative: How nurses can be leaders in reducing overuse

REGISTER: How unnecessary stents harm patients and waste billions of dollars

The estimated benefits of reducing lead exposure: cost-effective preventative care

How AI-powered cancer screening could impact overuse

Looking AHEAD: CMS’ new global budget model for states

Medicare drug price negotiations: The first drug list is here!

REGISTER: America’s Most Racially Inclusive Hospitals, 2023

Leveraging AI to reduce health disparities: A closer look at the possibilities