News and Reports

As the world changes, the Center for Evidence-based Policy is proud to help policymakers address new challenges and realize opportunities to improve health outcomes. Search our database for timely news, research reports, and other resources for the policymaking community.

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Effectiveness and Harms of 17-α Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (Makena) to Prevent Preterm Birth Report

In this report, Center researchers synthesized evidence from 7 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effectiveness of 17P to vaginal progesterone, placebo, or treatment as usual

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Tapering or Discontinuing Opioid Use among Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain: Update Report

The Medicaid Evidence-based Decisions Project (MED) completed a report on opioid tapering in 2017.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride Fact Sheet

This resource provides an easy-to-read overview of silver diamine fluoride as a treatment for dental caries.  

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Joint Jurisdiction Manual

The Center is helping tribes and their local, state and federal partners create joint jurisdiction collaborations.

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Naloxone Treatment Programs for Opioid Overdose

This report examines naloxone programs in various stages of development in three states and summarizes Medicaid coverage policies in ten states.

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Sofosbuvir for the Treatment of Hepatitis C

This report evaluates the evidence about the effectiveness and harms of sofosbuvir treatment for HCV, evaluates the AASLD guideline, and provides a compilation of the evidence to guide decisions on who and when to treat.

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