The “S” in ESG: How hospitals are embracing social responsibility
Which hospitals are walking the talk on social responsibility? A new feature in Frontiers of Health Services Management showcases the Lown Index and winning hospitals. More
When nonprofit hospitals start acting like for-profits
Through our work with the Lown Institute Hospitals Index, we’ve seen how socially responsible hospitals can be. These top hospitals prioritize equity, while maintaining excellent patient outcomes and avoiding overuse. But not all hospitals have performed well on social responsibility. In fact, the New York Times recently highlighted two nonprofit hospital systems that have gone against their social mission and put profits over patients fair share spending was featured in these articles. Here’s a breakdown of what the Times uncovered. More
Why is one of Georgia’s most inclusive hospitals closing?
Atlanta has one of the most racially segregated hospital markets in the US. What happens when one of the only hospitals serving communities of color closes? More
America’s “best” hospitals still underperform on equity
The new US News & World Report "best hospitals" ranking is out... How do these hospitals do on the Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility? More
What should count as a community benefit for nonprofit hospitals?
How much are nonprofit hospitals giving back to communities? It depends on what you count, Lown Institute leaders explain in a new op-ed. More
Hospital performance trends reveal inequities in the system
Why do so few hospitals get top grades on equity AND outcomes? The answer has to do with systemic inequities within our healthcare system and how they drive hospital behavior. More
VIDEO: The most socially responsible hospitals in America are…
The Lown Institute just announced their most socially responsible hospitals for 2022. Which hospitals make the Top Ten, and which succeeded despite having a high COVID burden? Watch the launch event and discussion below, featuring Vikas Saini, Shannon Brownlee, and Boston Medical Center CEO Kate Walsh! More
PRESS RELEASE: New rankings identify America’s most socially responsible hospitals
Sixty-six U.S. hospitals earned the distinction of “most socially responsible” by the Lown Institute. To achieve this designation, hospitals earned “A” grades across measures of health equity, value, and outcomes. More
America’s most socially responsible hospitals, 2022
Join us June 28 for the launch of the full 2022 Lown Institute Hospitals Index to find out which hospitals achieved the highest rankings on social responsibility during the first year of Covid-19. More
Stents don’t work? A look back at the research
What's the evidence behind PCI, and why do hospitals keep doing these procedures? We revisit this issue with a look back at research and interviews over last few years to give you the answers. More
VIDEO: Hospital overuse during Covid-19
In the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, did hospitals curb unnecessary and potentially harmful services? Watch the video of the roundtable discussion on overuse during Covid-19 to find out! More
PRESS RELEASE: 100,000 older Americans got unnecessary surgeries during dangerous first year of COVID-19
The nation’s hospitals performed more than 100,000 unnecessary and potentially harmful procedures on older patients between March and December 2020, according to a new analysis by the Lown Institute. More
Patients from poorer counties get worse hospital care, report finds
A recent report finds that hospitals with higher scores on the Lown Hospitals Index equity metrics also perform worse on certain preventable outcomes and patient safety metrics. More
Hospital Overuse in COVID
How often did hospitals perform low-value services in the first year of COVID? Register now for our Hospital Overuse in COVID roundtable discussion May 17 to find out. More
VIDEO: Are nonprofit hospitals earning their tax breaks?
Are nonprofit hospital earning their tax breaks? Watch the video from our recent fair share spending launch to learn more. More
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. nonprofit hospitals get billions more in tax breaks than they spend on charity care and community investment
Nonprofit hospital systems are expected to give back to their communities in amounts that justify their massive tax breaks. But a new report from the Lown Institute shows this is rarely the case. More
Hospital Fair Share Spending
Register now for our Fair Share launch on April 12! More
The lasting impact of hospital segregation
What drives hospital segregation and how can we combat this trend? More
PRESS RELEASE: America’s most segregated hospital markets are Detroit, St. Louis, Kansas City
Lown Institute Analysis Shows Hospitals Are More Equitable When Caring for COVID Patients. More
Racial inclusivity in Covid
Join us March 17 at 1pm as we announce the most racially inclusive hospitals in America, and discuss the impact of Covid on hospital inclusivity. More