The final report from the Lancet Commission on Public policy and health in the Trump era offers a bold policy agenda for the Biden administration to undo the damage caused to our nation's health. More
Do the most privileged Americans get the best care in the world? A new study has some surprising results... More
As we move toward value-based care models, how do we prioritize patients that have historically been neglected in our health care system? More
From drugs to masks to financial assistance, the US government has distributed Covid-19 resources in a way that exacerbates health inequities. How can we make sure that when a vaccine is ready for distribution, that it goes to those who need it most? More
At the 2020 Academy Health Research Meeting, presenters dug deep into the subject on everyone's minds: How do we tackle structural racism within health services research? More
A recent study from NEJM shows how inequality is “baked into the system” through clinical algorithms. More
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
Racism must be destroyed for the health of us all, Dr. Vikas Saini writes, in response to recent police violence and protests. More
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
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