Paper Assignment: Evidence-Based Medicine Policy Analysis
Evidence-based medicine (EBM), previously translational medicine, can be defined as improving care based on empirical research and/or hands-on practice. The EBM's approach is based on either direct patient care (bottom-up) or an experiment translated into guidelines (top-down). EBM is used in either in conjunction or as quality assessment tool(s) for continuous quality improvement (CQI). The healthcare leader must utilize the evidence to promote healthcare quality.
1. Explain the process of evidence-based analysis.
2. Highlight the major players and their roles in EBM policy (i.e., government, providers, patients, etc.).
3. Explain the EBM "Levels of Evidence" as defined in your course text.
4. Review the case "Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine."
5. Provide a written analysis of the case "Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine". (Utilize the "Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendations" as defined by the University of Minnesota) Clearinghouse.
6. Summarize the policy of EBM in your conclusion.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.