The most socially responsible hospital systems in America
The Lown Index ranks more than 300 hospital systems on social responsibility. Find out which ones made the top ten! More
The Lown Index ranks more than 300 hospital systems on social responsibility. Find out which ones made the top ten! More
See which Critical Access Hospitals made our list of most socially responsible for 2024! More
Join us as we review the results of the 2024 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility rankings! More
Register now for the webinar "America's Most Socially Responsible Hospitals" on June 25, 2024. More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to collect data on hospital greenhouse gas emissions for the first time. Here's why this effort could be helpful for transparency and accountability on climate change, and some ways the initiative could go further. More
In the face of the nation’s high rates of maternal mortality, OBGYN workforce shortages are exacerbating the problem. In some states, abortion bans could be making things worse. More
Despite having access to world-class medical facilities nearby, often people with the most serious health concerns tend to bypass the “nicer” hospitals. Here’s why that happens, and why you might consider trying out these hospitals nonetheless. More
A new report by The Root Cause Coalition highlights community needs and priorities when it comes to the social drivers of health. 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
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
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
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
Is there a relationship between hospital inclusivity and the funding they receive? A new study explains... More
Many of us adopt resolutions for the New Year—could hospitals do the same? Here are five ways that hospitals could become more socially responsible in the coming year, inspired by those hospitals that are already leading the way. More
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
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
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
New research shows the challenges that hospital equity officers face, and opportunities for change. More