Edit Organization: Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Center

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'''Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC)''' is an academic center at the University of Minnesota that produces evidence-based reviews to influence health care practices and policies, particularly in areas related to health care delivery and financing. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.health.state.mn.us/data/epc/}} ==Mission== The mission of the Minnesota EPC is to conduct rigorous evidence synthesis to inform health care decisions. It focuses on synthesizing evidence related to health care delivery, organizational strategies, and financing, aiming to improve health outcomes, inform policy, and guide clinical practice through its systematic reviews. ==Parent organization== The Minnesota EPC is under the sponsorship of the [[Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)]], part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which aims to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. ==Legislation== The EPC was established by AHRQ's initiative to support evidence-based healthcare but has no specific legislative act directly linked to its creation. ==Partners== The Minnesota EPC collaborates with: * AHRQ * University of Minnesota * Minneapolis VA Health Care System ==Number of employees== The number of staff involved specifically with the EPC is not publicly disclosed. ==Organization structure== *'''Research Team''' focuses on conducting systematic reviews and evidence syntheses. *'''Methodology Group''' works on advancing methods for evidence synthesis. *'''Dissemination Unit''' is responsible for translating and communicating research findings. ==List of programs== * Systematic Reviews on Health Care Delivery * Evidence Reports on Financing and Organization * Health Technology Assessments * Methodology Research ==Last total enacted budget== The specific budget for the Minnesota EPC is not publicly available as it is included within AHRQ's funding. ==Leader== The center is led by Co-Directors from the University of Minnesota. ==Services provided== The Minnesota EPC provides services that include synthesizing research to produce systematic reviews, evidence reports, and technology assessments primarily related to health care delivery and financing. These reviews help in shaping clinical guidelines, health policies, and identifying areas for further research. ==Regulations overseen== The EPC does not oversee regulations but provides the evidence that can inform policy and regulatory