A Tale of Two Hospitals in New York City
What does it mean for patients and clinicians to be confronted with healthcare inequalities daily? 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
Five ways hospitals can be more socially responsible in 2024
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
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
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
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
“We should all have an equity lens”: Insights from hospital equity officers
New research shows the challenges that hospital equity officers face, and opportunities for change. More
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
WATCH: How hospitals can improve racial inclusivity
At the Lown Institute event on hospital racial inclusivity, health equity experts weighed in on hospital segregation and strategies for improving inclusivity. Watch the full event recording! More
PRESS RELEASE: Think tank identifies America’s most inclusive hospitals
Most hospitals say advancing health equity in their communities is a priority, and our latest report examines just how well they’re doing. More
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
How do Critical Access Hospitals perform on the Lown Index?
Critical Access hospitals serve patients that would otherwise have limited access to healthcare. How do they perform on the Lown Index? Let's take a look... More
US News “best” hospitals still falling short on equity
The latest list of "best hospitals" from US News and World Report is out... how do they perform when equity is factored in? More
Dallas’ Most Socially Responsible Hospital
The Lown Hospital Index for Social Responsibility analyzed facility's outcomes, value of care, and health equity. More
2023 Hospital Social Responsibility: Event Recap
Over 3,600 hospitals were evaluated across the nation. Fifty-four earned A’s across the three main categories of equity, value, and outcomes, earning them Honor Roll status. To have a socially responsible healthcare system, we need more hospitals performing better on metrics like pay equity, racial inclusivity, and community investment. So how do we accomplish this goal? More
How does your state do on hospital social responsibility?
The Lown Institute just released the fourth version of the Lown Hospitals Index. Which states have the highest-performing hospitals on equity, value, and outcomes? More
This is where Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center ranks in the nation for social responsibility
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is the most socially responsible hospital in New Mexico and the 16th in the country. That’s according to the Lown Institute, a nonprofit health organization, which released its annual rankings for socially responsible hospitals across the country. The rankings — which grade hospitals on 53 metrics across patient outcomes, value of care, and health equity — include grades for nearly 4,000 hospitals.
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PRESS RELEASE: Lown Institute Identifies Most Socially Responsible U.S. Hospitals
The Lown Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, has released its annual list of the most socially responsible hospitals in America. Of more than 3,600 hospitals evaluated, 54 made the honor roll by earning “A” grades across three main categories: equity, value, and outcomes. More
Hospital rankings can be good for health equity… if they measure what matters
Hospitals and policymakers have said they want to prioritize health equity, and now they're demanding the same from hospital rankings. How will this change the metrics landscape? More