ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-based Practice Center
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ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) is a collaborative effort between ECRI Institute and Penn Medicine to produce evidence-based research that influences healthcare practices, policy, and technology adoption.
Mission
The mission of the ECRI-Penn Medicine EPC is to enhance healthcare quality and outcomes by synthesizing scientific evidence through systematic reviews and technology assessments. It seeks to provide healthcare stakeholders with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, thereby improving patient care and advancing medical practices.
Parent organization
This EPC is operated under the sponsorship of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, tasked with improving health care through research and evidence-based practices.
Legislation
The EPC was established by AHRQ's initiative, without a specific legislative act, to support the development of evidence-based guidelines and policies.
Partners
Key partners include:
- ECRI Institute
- Penn Medicine
- Various healthcare providers, policymakers, and academic institutions for collaborative research projects.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees involved in the EPC isn't publicly specified, but it includes staff from both ECRI Institute and Penn Medicine.
Organization structure
- Evidence Synthesis Team conducts systematic reviews and technology assessments.
- Methodology and Standards Group ensures the application of rigorous, transparent methodologies.
- Dissemination and Implementation Unit focuses on translating research into practice.
List of programs
- Systematic Reviews for Clinical Interventions
- Health Technology Assessments
- Evidence Reports on Medical Technologies
- Methodology Research and Development
Last total enacted budget
The budget for this EPC is not publicly disclosed as part of AHRQ's overall funding.
Leader
The EPC is led by a Director, with leadership shared between ECRI Institute and Penn Medicine.
Services provided
The ECRI-Penn Medicine EPC provides services centered on evidence synthesis, including systematic reviews of medical literature to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments, technologies, and health services. They also assess new and existing medical technologies, providing insights that guide adoption, policy-making, and clinical guidelines development.
Regulations overseen
Like other EPCs, it does not oversee regulations directly but contributes to the evidence base that can inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Headquarters address
- ECRI Institute: 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - Penn Medicine: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Website
Wikipedia article
There is no direct Wikipedia article for this EPC; for related information, see wikipedia:ECRI Institute and wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.