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.

• What is evidence-based analysis? What is the purpose? (use your own words)
• Who are the major players and their roles in EBM policy? (i.e., government, providers, patients, etc.). (use your own words)
• Explain the what the EBM "Levels of Evidence" is? (use your own words)