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Reports provide comprehensive, science-based information on drugs, devices, processes, and other healthcare technologies and strategies. EPCs also produce technical reports on methodological topics. Provide Input Open for comment until May 17, 2024 Draft Comments April 17, 2024 Healthcare Delivery of Clinical Preventive Services for People with Disabilities Open for comment until May 27, 2024 Draft Comments April 30, 2024 Evaluation of Dietary Protein and Amino Acid Requirements: A Systematic Review Open for comment until May 31, 2024 Draft Comments May 1, 2024 The Effect of Protein Intake on Health: A Systematic Review Open for comment until June 3, 2024 Research Protocol May 2, 2024 Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth Submit Supplemental Evidence and Data (SEADs) on the Research Protocol Open for comment until June 7, 2024 Research Protocol May 3, 2024 Digestible Carbohydrate Intake and Maternal-Infant Outcomes: A Systematic Review Submit Supplemental Evidence and Data (SEADs) on the Research Protocol Draft Reports Draft reports are open for comment for 4 weeks. The comments help improve the clarity, accuracy, and relevance of the reports and ensure that the final report is useful for stakeholders. Key Questions Key Questions guide research and ensure it addresses the most important questions to help patients, clinicians, and healthcare policymakers make good healthcare decisions. Supplemental Evidence and Data Submit supplemental evidence and data (SEADS) for evidence reviews that are relevant to the questions raised within our evidence reports. Suggest a Topic for a New Evidence Review What healthcare decisions are you struggling with? Would a review of the scientific evidence help inform this decision? Share your ideas. Previous Next About the The improves the quality of healthcare by providing the best available evidence on the benefits and harms of drugs, devices, and healthcare services and by helping healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, and healthcare systems make informed healthcare decisions. The EHC Program achieves this goal by partnering with research centers, academic institutions, health professional societies, consumer organizations, and other stakeholders to conduct research, evidence synthesis, and dissemination and implementation of research findings. Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Division The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Division sets the strategy and priorities for the EPC Program, and manages related contracts, grants, and training. More Registry of Patient Registries The Registry of Patient Registries project provides information and tools to help researchers build and use a patient registry. More Systematic Review Data Repository (SRDR+) SRDR+ is a free, powerful, easy to use tool for data extraction, management, and archiving during systematic reviews. More Research More Research Rapid Evidence Product April 12, 2024 Engaging Family Caregivers With Structured Communication for Safe Care Transitions Rapid Evidence Product April 11, 2024 Patient Safety Practices Focused on Sepsis Prediction and Recognition Rapid Evidence Product April 10, 2024 Prevention in Adults of Transmission of Infection With Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Systematic Review March 25, 2024 ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents Rapid Evidence Product March 25, 2024 Failure To Rescue – Rapid Response Systems Rapid Evidence Product March 6, 2024 Adverse Events Associated With COVID-19 Pharmaceutical Treatments Rapid Evidence Product February 9, 2024 Computerized Clinical Decision Support To Prevent Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events Rapid Evidence Product February 1, 2024 Deprescribing To Reduce Medication Harms in Older Adults Rapid Evidence Product January 30, 2024 Healthcare Worker Implicit Bias Training and Education Rapid Evidence Product January 16, 2024 Reducing Adverse Drug Events Related to Anticoagulant Use in Adults Systematic Review January 2, 2024 Respectful Maternity Care News More News February 20, 2024 Nominate Topics To Be Addressed by Upcoming AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Evidence Reviews: Deadline March 30, 2024 December 20, 2023 Video Available for Nov. 30 Evidence-based Practice Center Program Grand Rounds on Pain Management December 18, 2023 Guiding Principles Help Healthcare Community Address Potential Bias Resulting From Algorithms June 28, 2023 AHRQ EPC Evidence Review Findings Published in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Highlighted in Editorial on Prenatal Care June 16, 2023 ACOG Releases Guideline Based on EPC Report on Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and Postpartum May 1, 2023 Opportunity for Feedback: Principles To Address the Impact of Healthcare Algorithms on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Healthcare April 11, 2023 Nominate Topics To Be Addressed by Upcoming AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Systematic Reviews: Deadline June 5, 2023 March 21, 2023 Meetings Examine Impact of Healthcare Algorithms on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Healthcare February 1, 2023 Cannabis Article Selected as Best of 2022 Technology Assessment Program The Technology Assessment (TA) Program at AHRQ provides technology assessments for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which are used by CMS to inform its national coverage decisions for the Medicare program as well as provide information to Medicare carriers. More AHRQ EPC Reports Learn more about how AHRQ, through its EPCs, sponsors the development of various reports to assist public- and private-sector organizations in their efforts to improve the quality of health care. More U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications. More Evidence Reports Health Topics Research Methods & Tools Provide Input About EHC Contact EHC News EHC en Español EHC FAQs Connect With Us Sign up for Email Updates To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your contact information below. Search Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD...