AHRQ has given the following support to practice-based research networks (PBRNs):

• Annual PBRN Meeting—AHRQ hosts a 3-day conference dedicated to advancing PBRN research through presentations, workshops, and networking. For more information, visit http://pbrn.ahrq.gov.
• PBRN Resource Center—A collaborative venture of the University of Minnesota and Westat, AHRQ's national PBRN Resource Center provides technical support to primary care PBRNs. Assistance is available in PBRN research methodology (research design, analytic strategies, and organizational development), health information technology, and network organization and maintenance. Contact the Resource Center at pbrnrc@umn.edu.
• Peer Learning Groups—PBRN researchers, directors, and staff participate in ongoing group discussions dedicated to advancing PBRN operations, quality improvement research, health information technology, and PBRN research methodologies.
• Electronic Repository of PBRN Research—An extensive, AHRQ-maintained database of research produced by primary care PBRNs.
• PBRN Extranet (Web portal)—A secure, AHRQ-provided Web presence where the PBRN community can share documents, collaborate on projects, and communicate ideas within and beyond their individual networks.

For more information about Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), go to: http://pbrn.ahrq.gov.