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Evidence-based Practice Center Program: Annual Reports

The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program's mission is to transform healthcare by increasing the quality, availability, and use of evidence via scientifically rigorous and unbiased analysis of evidence. Each year, the Program shares its progress through an annual "Year in Review" – a summary of newly started projects, completed reports, partnerships with clinical guideline groups and Federal agencies, and "impact snapshots" that provide a glimpse into changes resulting from the EPC Program’s work.

2023 EPC Program Year in Review

In 2023, the EPC Program published 52 evidence reviews and manuscripts and initiated 43 new evidence reports. As always, the public was highly engaged, boosting the listserv number to nearly six million subscribers and nominating 29 topics. Impact in 2023 included 31 collaborations with Federal and non-Federal partners, as well as three research prioritizations, one proposed rule, and five guidance publications informed by EPC reports. The Program also remained dedicated to the advancement and innovation of the scientific methodology of evidence synthesis and dissemination, developing six methodologic reports and manuscripts.

2022 EPC Program Year in Review

In 2022, the EPC Program started 14 new evidence reports and 2 grants and published 50 evidence reviews and manuscripts, supporting the decision making of 23 unique Federal and non-Federal partners. The Program also remained dedicated to the advancement and innovation of the scientific methodology of evidence synthesis and dissemination, developing seven methodologic reports and manuscripts and performing efforts aimed at improving evidence quality. As always, the public was highly engaged, nominating 75 topics in 2022.

2021 EPC Program Year in Review

In 2021, the Program remained productive despite the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, awarding 21 contracts and grants and publishing 51 evidence reviews and manuscripts. Topics focused on COVID-19 prevention and treatment, as well as pain management, women’s health, digital health, healthcare disparities, and the needs of learning healthcare systems.

2020 EPC Program Year in Review

In 2020, the Program began 21 and completed 33 evidence reviews, and published 54 manuscripts, supporting the decision making of 12 Federal and 10 non-Federal partners. Significantly, productivity did not waver despite the COVID-19 pandemic; the Program tripled the number of reports completed in 2020 compared with 2019 and responded with several timely COVID-19-specific products produced in record time.

2019 EPC Program Year in Review

In 2019, the Program continued to demonstrate high public interest and engagement, reaching 100,000 members on the email distribution list, and receiving 64 new topic nominations. Moreover, the Program partnered with 12 Federal agencies and 9 clinical groups. Six new clinical practice guidelines and two research agendas were informed by EPC reports this year.

Page last reviewed March 2024
Page originally created May 2022

Internet Citation: Evidence-based Practice Center Program: Annual Reports. Content last reviewed March 2024. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/about/annual-reports

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