Southern California Evidence-based Practice Center
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Southern California Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), housed at RAND Corporation, produces evidence-based reports to inform healthcare practices and policy focusing on diverse health challenges.
Mission
The mission of the Southern California EPC is to conduct evidence synthesis that informs healthcare decisions, policy-making, and clinical practice. It particularly emphasizes areas like behavioral health, chronic diseases, health disparities, and healthcare delivery systems, aiming to improve patient outcomes and health system efficiency through its reviews.
Parent organization
The Southern California EPC operates under the sponsorship of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which focuses on enhancing healthcare through research.
Legislation
The EPC was established by AHRQ's initiative to support evidence-based healthcare but does not have a specific legislative act for its creation.
Partners
While specific partners are not listed, the Southern California EPC collaborates with:
- AHRQ
- Various healthcare stakeholders, including providers, policy makers, and academic institutions.
Number of employees
The number of employees specifically working for the EPC is not publicly disclosed.
Organization structure
- Research Team conducts systematic reviews and evidence syntheses.
- Methodology Unit develops and refines methods for evidence synthesis.
- Dissemination Group focuses on translating and communicating research findings.
List of programs
- Systematic Reviews on Behavioral Health
- Evidence Reports on Chronic Disease Management
- Health Disparities Research
- Healthcare Delivery System Reviews
Last total enacted budget
Budget details for the Southern California EPC are not separately published; they are included within AHRQ's overall budget.
Leader
The EPC is led by a Director, whose name might change over time.
Services provided
The Southern California EPC provides services that include synthesizing evidence to produce systematic reviews, technology assessments, and evidence reports. These services help in understanding the effectiveness of interventions, shaping clinical guidelines, and informing health policy, particularly in areas relevant to California and beyond.
Regulations overseen
The EPC does not directly oversee regulations but influences healthcare policy and practice through its evidence synthesis.
Headquarters address
1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website
https://www.rand.org/health-care/centers/epc.html
Wikipedia article
There is no direct Wikipedia article for the Southern California EPC; for related information, see wikipedia:RAND Corporation and wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.