PRESS RELEASE: Can 2020 Push Hospitals From Good To Great?
The new Lown Institute Hospitals Index assesses civic leadership, value, and outcomes at US Hospitals. More
PRESS RELEASE: Slowing US, European death rates from COVID-19 reflects recovery in China, study shows
New study shows social distancing efforts in these eight countries seem to be effective. Declining rates of death are following the same path seen in Wuhan, China. More
PRESS RELEASE: Millions of Older Americans Harmed by Too Many Medications
Lown Institute just released Eliminating Medication Overload: A National Action Plan. More
PRESS RELEASE: Hospital bad behavior on display in 3rd Annual “Shkreli Awards”
The Lown Institute released the 3rd Annual Shkreli Awards, a list of the top ten worst actors in health care from the past year, named for the infamous “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli. More
Press Release: For Grandparents Day, Recommend a Prescription Checkup
It's Grandparent's Day -- Do you know what medications your grandparents are taking? More
PRESS RELEASE: Report shows California trades spending on vital community conditions that keep people healthy for propping up a sick-care system
Report finds health care spending grew 146 percent in the past decade—wasting billions in the process on overpriced services and unnecessary care—while spending on community conditions grew by just 39 percent. More
PRESS RELEASE: Growing epidemic of medication overload impacting millions of older Americans
In a new report, the Lown Institute calls for a national action plan to address overprescribing. More