Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
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Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) at AHRQ is dedicated to translating research into practice by synthesizing evidence to inform healthcare decisions and improve patient care.
Mission
CEPI's mission is to advance healthcare by generating new knowledge, synthesizing evidence, and translating scientific findings into practical tools and guidelines. It aims to improve healthcare delivery, inform policy, and enhance patient outcomes by ensuring that healthcare practices are based on robust, actionable evidence.
Parent organization
CEPI operates as part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), which is within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Legislation
CEPI does not have its own legislative origin but is an integral part of AHRQ, authorized by the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999.
Partners
CEPI collaborates with:
- Healthcare providers
- Other AHRQ centers and offices
- Academic and research institutions
Number of employees
The exact number of employees specifically for CEPI is not publicly disclosed.
Organization structure
- Division of Evidence Synthesis conducts systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- Division of Practice Improvement translates research into practical tools and resources.
- Division of Health Information Technology focuses on digital health tools and informatics.
List of programs
- Evidence-Based Practice Centers (EPCs)
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Support
- Clinical Practice Guideline Development
- Health IT for Clinical Decision Support
Last total enacted budget
The budget for CEPI is not separately published from AHRQ's overall budget.
Leader
CEPI is led by a Director.
Services provided
CEPI provides services that include synthesizing research to produce evidence reports, supporting the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, developing clinical practice guidelines, and creating tools for translating research into practice. These services aim to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
Regulations overseen
While CEPI doesn't oversee regulations directly, it influences healthcare practices through the development of evidence-based guidelines and support for policy-making.
Headquarters address
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 (AHRQ's main headquarters)
Website
https://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/centers/cepi/index.html
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for CEPI; for related information, see wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.