Most hospitals say advancing health equity in their communities is a priority, and a new report examines just how well they're doing. The Lown Institute, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked over 3,000 U.S. hospitals on how well they served patients of color, using Medicare data from 2021.
Lown Institute ranking highlights most segregated markets
Many of the most and least inclusive hospitals are in the same cities, analysis finds
BOSTON, MA – Most hospitals say advancing health equity in their communities is a priority, and a new report examines just how well they’re doing. The Lown Institute, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked over 3,000 U.S. hospitals on how well they served patients of color, using Medicare data from 2021.
Disparities in healthcare outcomes and access are well-documented in communities of color, including higher rates of chronic conditions, lower life expectancy, and lower rates of private insurance. Lown examined the racial and ethnic demographics of patients to gauge how effectively hospitals target care to those populations. Racially inclusive hospitals served more patients of color than expected based on the demographics of their service area.
Read the Lown Institute Press Release