Bias in clinical algorithms make health disparities worse
A recent study from NEJM shows how inequality is “baked into the system” through clinical algorithms. More
What Dr. Lown teaches us about medicine and activism
On the week of Dr. Bernard Lown's 99th birthday, we reflect on Dr. Lown's work connecting medical service to social activism, and understanding how this applies today. More
For the health of us all, racism must be dismantled and destroyed: Dr. Vikas Saini
Racism must be destroyed for the health of us all, Dr. Vikas Saini writes, in response to recent police violence and protests. More
Video: Health Disparities and Hospitals
What can hospitals do to address health disparities in their communities? Vikas Saini and Shannon Brownlee answer questions about health disparities in this edition of our new video series, "Lown Hospitals Q&A." More
How hospitals can reduce maternal mortality–even in a pandemic
In recent years, extreme disparities in maternal mortality in the US have been brought to light. Could new hospital policies in the pandemic make these disparities worse? More
How racial bias is impacting coronavirus care
When resources are scarce, as they are in this pandemic, decisions about who gets which resources are fraught. How will people of color be affected? More
Are we ignoring the systemic factors behind “inappropriate” use of emergency care?
When we characterize ED visits as "inappropriate," we are essentially faulting patients for making the decision to go to the ED; however there is a lot more behind that decision than simply a patient's choice. More
Why AI? Questioning the role of artificial intelligence in health care
Health care experts explain the potential downsides to the artificial intelligence "revolution." More
Top “fixes” for health equity and diversity
Solutions for increasing racial and gender equity in health care, from the Atlantic Pulse conference. More
How do we “fix” medical training? Here are some ideas
At the Atlantic Pulse conference, health care experts proposed several "fixes" for the medical education system. More