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Research Centers

RAND Health holds grants to run four research centers, each of which enlist multiple interested parties to study a policy issue.

RAND-USC Schaeffer Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center (OPTIC)
The RAND-USC Schaeffer Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center (OPTIC) fosters innovative research to develop more powerful tools and methods for tackling the opioid epidemic.
Drug Policy Research Center
The RAND Drug Policy Research Center (DPRC) helps community leaders and public officials develop more effective ways of dealing with drug problems. DPRC provides a firm, empirical foundation on which sound drug policies can be built.
The RAND Evidence-Based Practice Center
The RAND Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) conducts systematic reviews and technology assessments of all aspects of health care. Sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the center is one of 11 nationwide.
RAND Research Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Center
The RAND Research Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Center is a collaboration between RAND and institutions that train complementary and integrative health (CIH) practitioners. Its purpose is to leverage the research infrastructure at RAND to support collaborative research across and within these institutions.
RAND Center of Excellence on Health System Performance
The RAND Center of Excellence on Health System Performance focuses on identifying, classifying, tracking, and comparing health systems to pinpoint attributes that promote rapid implementation of evidence-based practices.