Guest Post: Hear from Lown’s data science intern, Maya
Hear from Lown's 2025 data science intern, Maya Balaban, about what she's been working on. More
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Checking in on medical overuse in America
As we prepare for the launch of our 2025 report on unnecessary back surgery, let’s take a moment to check in on the current state of medical overuse in America. More
America the Overprescribed
"Depending on what you count, over‑prescribing costs the United States anywhere from a few billion dollars a year in easily measurable drug waste to more than half a trillion dollars…" writes Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute. More
Which hospital is the most socially responsible in your state?
These are the #1 hospitals in each state, according to the 2025 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. More