New legislation would increase transparency for nonprofit hospitals
The “Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act,” puts nonprofit hospitals in the spotlight. Here's what you need to know about this bill. More
AMA votes for stronger financial assistance standards
Physicians and medical students of the AMA recently voted in favor of stronger financial assistance standards. Why are stronger standards needed, and how could this help relieve medical debt for patients? More
Hospital community benefit: Five takeaways from our DC summit
Our key takeaways from the recent conference on hospital tax exemptions and community benefit spending, cohosted by the Lown Institute and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. More
IRS audits spotlight hospital community benefit spending
Following interest from policymakers on hospital community benefit spending, the IRS announced it will audit 35 hospitals with a focus on community benefit compliance. Here's what you need to know More
How top ranked hospitals are giving back to their communities
We asked top Fair Share hospitals to tell us about one community benefit program that was particularly impactful this year -- here’s what they said... 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
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
5 things you need to know about hospital community benefit spending
What is the hospital community benefit standard and why is it getting so much attention? If you want to get up to date fast on this key health policy issue, we've got you covered... More
WATCH: Which hospitals are spending their fair share on communities?
Nonprofit hospitals receive substantial tax breaks worth tens of billions each year. But how many hospitals actually give back to communities as much as they receive in tax benefits? More
Priorities on the Board: Board member backgrounds and hospital social responsibility
A recent report revealed a plurality of hospital board members come from the Financial sector. How does this impact hospital community benefit spending and social responsibility? More
LISTEN: What should we expect from tax-exempt hospitals?
Earlier this month, Lown experts Dr. Vikas Saini and Judith Garber were featured on the Relentless Health Value podcast to talk about financial assistance, fair share spending, and why America needs a socially responsible healthcare system. More