Reports and Publications
Project Pre-Registrations
The Impact Evaluation Unit pre-registers all its evaluations through the Open Science Framework in order to ensure transparency about its evaluation process and research agenda. Below are links to project registrations for current and past impact evaluations.
- Early Opioid Policy Response
- Evaluation of opioid-focused ECHO programs in Minnesota
- Evaluation of a Buprenorphine Boot Camp Training Program for Healthcare Providers
- Evaluation of Peer Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder in Minnesota
- Evaluation of Yellow Line Project
- Encouraging Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Engagement
- Evaluation of a Pilot to Reform Driver’s License Suspensions in Child Support
Descriptive Reports
- Evaluation of Yellow Line Project
- Evaluation of a Pilot to Reform Driver’s License Suspensions in Child Support
- Emergency Assistance for Housing Stability : Executive Summary/Full Report/Appendices
Legislative Reports
The primary deliverable of the Impact Evaluation Unit’s efforts is the Legislative Report for each evaluation undertaken. These reports provide an executive summary, detailed project discussion, and technical appendices for use by state agencies, law makers, and the public. Below are links to final reports for evaluations that have been conducted by the Unit.
- Descriptive analysis of child care stabilization base grants
- Early Opioid Policy Response
- Evaluation of opioid-focused ECHO programs in Minnesota
- Evaluation of a Buprenorphine Boot Camp Training Program for Healthcare Provider
- Evaluation of Peer Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder in Minnesota
- Evaluation of Yellow Line Project
External Partnerships
- Using Evidence to Inform Policy - University of Minnesota (Final Report, Digital Conservancy)
- Outreach to Improve Child Care Stabilization Grant Customer Experience
- Text Message Outreach (Analysis Plan, Abstract, Intervention Pack)
- Multimodal Communication Strategy (Analysis Plan, Abstract, Intervention Pack)
Journal Articles
From time to time, the Impact Evaluation Unit conducts a study that represents a substantial contribution to the broader field of study for the subject matter area. When this occurs, the Unit (where permissible) seeks to publish versions of its findings in academic and research journals. Publishing findings within the broader scientific community demonstrates Minnesota’s commitment to evidence-based policy, and provides an opportunity for the State to engage with research community to form fruitful relationships and promote future evaluation efforts.
- Evaluation of opioid-focused ECHO programs in Minnesota - JAMA Health Forum
- Peer Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder - Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
- Encouraging Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Engagement: A Randomized Trial Of Letters To Encourage Prescription Monitoring Program Use And Safe Opioid Prescribing - Health Affairs