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UCLA study finds those who have been undocumented experience even greater levels of unequal work conditions
April 13, 2022
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UCLA study finds those who have been undocumented experience even greater levels of unequal work conditions
April 13, 2022
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Researchers found that Medi-Cal enrollees experienced a reduction in air pollution exposure and better health outcomes
May 27, 2021
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Researchers found that Medi-Cal enrollees experienced a reduction in air pollution exposure and better health outcomes
May 27, 2021
New policy brief shows gender differences in health insurance and access among Californians
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​In California, both men and women benefitted from insurance expansions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Using data from the 2012 to 2016 waves of the California Health Interview Survey, the policy brief outlines gender differences in health insurance and health care access in the state.
December 11, 2019
New policy brief shows gender differences in health insurance and access among Californians
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​In California, both men and women benefitted from insurance expansions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Using data from the 2012 to 2016 waves of the California Health Interview Survey, the policy brief outlines gender differences in health insurance and health care access in the state.
December 11, 2019
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s Public Comment on proposed changes to the federal "public charge" immigration test
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The Center for Health Policy Research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) strongly opposes the changes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding “public charge,” published in the federal register on October 10, 2018.
December 13, 2018
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s Public Comment on proposed changes to the federal "public charge" immigration test
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The Center for Health Policy Research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) strongly opposes the changes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding “public charge,” published in the federal register on October 10, 2018.
December 13, 2018
CHIS 2017 data release: 9 in 10 Californians have health insurance, but federal policy changes signal turbulence ahead
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UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey also shows increase in mental health distress among young adults; majority of adults have used marijuana. Just 8.5 percent of Californians under age 65 did not have health insurance in 2017, down from 15.5 percent in 2013, before the full expansion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — extending the state’s lowest-ever noninsured rate for a second year.
October 31, 2018
CHIS 2017 data release: 9 in 10 Californians have health insurance, but federal policy changes signal turbulence ahead
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UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey also shows increase in mental health distress among young adults; majority of adults have used marijuana. Just 8.5 percent of Californians under age 65 did not have health insurance in 2017, down from 15.5 percent in 2013, before the full expansion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — extending the state’s lowest-ever noninsured rate for a second year.
October 31, 2018
Ninez Ponce appointed new director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research at the Fielding School of Public Health
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​Dr. Ninez Ponce, a UCLA professor and passionate advocate on behalf of evidence-based health policies that represent and serve the nation’s increasingly diverse population, has been appointed the new director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research at the Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health, starting July 1.
April 02, 2018
Ninez Ponce appointed new director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research at the Fielding School of Public Health
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​Dr. Ninez Ponce, a UCLA professor and passionate advocate on behalf of evidence-based health policies that represent and serve the nation’s increasingly diverse population, has been appointed the new director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research at the Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health, starting July 1.
April 02, 2018
The Center's 2016 Health Policy Seminar Series
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In conjunction with the release of CHIS 2015 data, the Center hosted its final seminar of the year on Dec. 14 featuring CHIS Principal Investigator Ninez Ponce and CHIS Director Todd Hughes. Hear all about what's new in the nation's largest state health survey, including new and updated variables on health insurance status, discrimination in a health care setting, gender identity and gender expression, and more!
November 29, 2016
The Center's 2016 Health Policy Seminar Series
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In conjunction with the release of CHIS 2015 data, the Center hosted its final seminar of the year on Dec. 14 featuring CHIS Principal Investigator Ninez Ponce and CHIS Director Todd Hughes. Hear all about what's new in the nation's largest state health survey, including new and updated variables on health insurance status, discrimination in a health care setting, gender identity and gender expression, and more!
November 29, 2016
Happy holidays from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research!
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The researchers and staff of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research wish you a healthy and happy 2016! Please note the Center will be closed starting Dec. 24, 2015 and will reopen Jan. 4, 2016. Media who wish to contact Center personnel during this time may contact UCLA CHPR Communications Team.
December 21, 2015
Happy holidays from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research!
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The researchers and staff of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research wish you a healthy and happy 2016! Please note the Center will be closed starting Dec. 24, 2015 and will reopen Jan. 4, 2016. Media who wish to contact Center personnel during this time may contact UCLA CHPR Communications Team.
December 21, 2015
The Center's FREE health policy seminar series: 2015
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From health care reform in the United States to health care costs around the world, the Center is pleased to host leading health policy experts at our lunchtime seminar series. Seminars take place once a month at the Center's offices for approximately one hour.
October 26, 2015
The Center's FREE health policy seminar series: 2015
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From health care reform in the United States to health care costs around the world, the Center is pleased to host leading health policy experts at our lunchtime seminar series. Seminars take place once a month at the Center's offices for approximately one hour.
October 26, 2015
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research receives $3 million to combat effects of smoking in multi-unit housing in Los Angeles
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New project aims to encourage smoke-free housing and reduce health disparities. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to combat the effects of smoking and secondhand smoke among two highly-affected groups: low-income Latino and African-American families living in Los Angeles, Calif.
September 30, 2014
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research receives $3 million to combat effects of smoking in multi-unit housing in Los Angeles
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New project aims to encourage smoke-free housing and reduce health disparities. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to combat the effects of smoking and secondhand smoke among two highly-affected groups: low-income Latino and African-American families living in Los Angeles, Calif.
September 30, 2014