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Lown Institute
Think Tanks
Brookline, MA 1,411 followers
A think tank with bold ideas for a just and caring system for health.
About us
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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http://www.lowninstitute.org
External link for Lown Institute
- Industry
- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Brookline, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Healthcare
Locations
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Primary
21 Longwood Avenue
Brookline, MA 02446, US
Employees at Lown Institute
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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
Updates
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Lown Institute reposted this
So much to learn with Judith Garber, Lown Institute. So looking forward to speaking with Judith on critical US Health issues. Join us! September 9 at 6:00 PM ET.
#Overmedicated, Overused, Overspent on The Med List! September 9, at 6:00 PM ET. Join Kevin Walker, PharmD, RPh Walker and Donna Bartlett for a talk with Judith Garber senior policy analyst at the Lown Institute. With healthcare as such a hot topic, let's learn about excessive healthcare. Cedar Lake Health #MedStrong #MedStrongWorkbook #WELLhoodPublishing #WELLhoodConsulting
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The Steward hospital debacle "illustrates how moth-eaten our oversight and regulatory apparatus is for the health care sector," said Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute https://lnkd.in/g9eKGw3F
CEO got big bucks as his hospital chain imploded. Here's who suffered.
usatoday.com
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A new study estimates that the five most common cancer screenings cost $43 billion in 2021. How exactly was this money spent and where might it have gone instead? https://lnkd.in/e8a_Xi-N
Cancer screening costs $43 billion - what do we get for that spending? - Lown Institute
https://lowninstitute.org
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340B is more than a big pile of money. The program is a band-aid covering up huge problems with our health system that can no longer be ignored. The 340B drug discount program is a hugely important policy issue for hospitals and drug companies, but most of the rest of us have never heard of it or barely understand it. Why is pharma and the hospital industry getting so worked up about 340B, and how does any of this matter? Here’s what you need to know about a growing policy battle… https://lnkd.in/eSkzTF3W
Should patients care about 340B? - Lown Institute
https://lowninstitute.org
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Lown Institute reposted this
"[Dr. Lown's] motto was to do as much as possible for the patient, and as little as possible to the patient." shares Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute. In this interview he describes some of the ways in which many healthcare organizations prioritize revenue and profit over patients and communities. https://lnkd.in/dGHiPbhn
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See a story that exemplifies greed and dysfunction in the healthcare system? Submit a nomination for the upcoming Shkreli Awards! https://lnkd.in/de9-uYry
Shkreli Awards - Lown Institute
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What happens when the U.S. follows the lead of other countries and negotiates drug prices down? $6 billion in estimated Medicare savings for the first 10 drugs! 👏 👏 👏 https://lnkd.in/ehg7uRjW
Medicare announces drug prices for historic first round of negotiations
https://www.statnews.com
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Do virtual visits lead to more inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions? New research from the Cleveland Clinic shows higher rates of antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections at virtual urgent care visits (58% v 43%). https://lnkd.in/dHcF2F9g?
Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Tract Infections in Urgent Care: A Comparison of In-Person and Virtual Settings
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