We're hosting a one-day, in-person conference with researchers, organizers, state and federal policymakers, and other experts to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities to address medical debt. Here's why you won't want to miss it. https://lnkd.in/dbSc6gxf
Lown Institute
智库
Brookline，MA 1,539 位关注者
A think tank with bold ideas for a just and caring system for health.
关于我们
The Lown Institute, a nonprofit, action-driven think tank in Boston, is transforming the culture of medicine by preserving the valued relationship between the doctor and patient, advocating for patients to receive only the medical care they need and want, and removing financial incentives from clinical decision-making. The Institute was founded by renowned cardiologist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Bernard Lown, MD, and supports his vision for compassionate, effective health care delivery. Visit www.LownInstitute.org and follow on Twitter at @LownInstitute.
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https://www.lowninstitute.org
Lown Institute的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 智库
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Brookline，MA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1973
- 领域
- Healthcare
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21 Longwood Avenue
US，MA，Brookline，02446
Lown Institute员工
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Aaron Toleos
Strategic Communications, Branding, & Media Relations
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Ricardo Correa MD,EdD,FACP,FACE, FAPCR,FACMQ,CMQ
Endocrinologist- Health Equity-Passionate for Diversity and Inclusion
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John Talbot
Nonprofit Financial/Business Operations Professional in Metro Boston...
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Kelsey Chalmers
Data Scientist at Lown Institute
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“If we’re really going to grapple with the problems of health care, which are so expensive, unaffordable, driving medical debt—all the things that everybody knows about and are problematic—I think this is a moment to rethink some of that and ask: can we have more transparency?" Vikas Saini said. “Can we really try to understand what the hell is going on, how the money is flowing?” https://lnkd.in/e9XWrSJ3
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A new study in JAMA Health Forum finds that certain communities receive much less community benefit spending from hospitals than others. https://lnkd.in/ghrXbP7F
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It’s well known that America spends more and gets less for its healthcare dollar than peer countries, and has for a while. Where does all the money go? https://lnkd.in/gTcfmgj6
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Congrats to Lown's own Kelsey Chalmers for joining AcademyHealth and ABIM Foundation as a Scholar In Residence!
"Medical debt isn’t just a financial burden—it impacts the mental and physical well-being of patients and their families," says Dr. Kelsey Chalmers, Scholar in Residence for AcademyHealth and ABIM Foundation's Advancing Trust: A Focus on Medical Debt initiative. "Only through collaboration can we drive meaningful policy change," adds Dr. Eva Marie Stahl. As Scholars in Residence, Drs. Chalmers and Stahl will play a key role in shaping our work on medical debt policies and practices. Read more in our announcement: https://lnkd.in/eDhvp237
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While many hospitals offer financial aid, millions of eligible patients never apply - often because they don't realize help is available. Here are five things every patient should know about hospital financial assistance programs. https://lnkd.in/ew-k-H-2
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A wish list of program cuts being circulated by House Republicans includes proposals that target the healthcare system. Here are some of the proposed cuts and the potential repercussions for hospitals. https://lnkd.in/e-3Ce5Tm
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We’re looking for trailblazing clinicians who are leading the movement for a just and caring healthcare system for the 2025 Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility, which comes with a $25,000 prize. Know someone who deserves this recognition? Nominate them at https://lnkd.in/erb3mn_N Nominations are closing at the end of the week, so be sure to submit your nomination ASAP!
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We're just getting into 2025, but there are already new developments in state policy, news, and research around private equity and hospitals. Read our latest blog to catch up on the updates, including new state legislation and another system bankruptcy. https://lnkd.in/ei_FNHjf
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