Our Work

Whether you’re interested in learning more about our nationally-recognized programs like the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) and Health Economics and Evaluation Research (HEER) Program, or you’re looking for policy-relevant research and data on topics such as health equity, chronic diseases, health insurance, health access, immigrant health, food insecurity, and much more, you’ve come to the right place.  

Browse some of our projects and programs below:

Our Work

Health Equity Program

Elder Index

The California Elder Economic Security Standard™ Index (CA Elder Index) is a tool that measures the actual cost that older adults pay for basic necessities (food, medical care, housing, transportation) in each of California's 58 counties.
Health Equity Program

Food Insecurity

UCLA CHPR researchers conduct various studies on food insecurity. In 2022, Nourish California and CIPC used CHIS data to advocate for a Food4All bill to provide non-citizens without legal permanent resident status with access to food assistance.

Gun Violence and Firearm Safety

The UCLA CHPR conducts research on gun violence as a public health issue. Current studies relate to firearm ownership, storage practices, perceptions of gun safety, and gun violence among understudied groups in California.

Gun Violence and Firearm Safety

The UCLA CHPR conducts research on gun violence as a public health issue. Current studies relate to firearm ownership, storage practices, perceptions of gun safety, and gun violence among understudied groups in California.

Health DATA Program

The Health DATA Program hosts in-person and online workshops and trainings that help policymakers, community groups, health and advocacy organizations, and others understand and use credible health data in their program and policy development work.

Health Economics and Evaluation Research (HEER) Program

The Health Economics and Evaluation Research (HEER) Program examines the economic and financial impacts of health care policies and programs.
Health Equity Program

Health Equity Challenge

The UCLA Health Equity Challenge provides an opportunity for graduate students to develop their own projects to address health equity.
Health Equity Program

Health Equity Challenge

The UCLA Health Equity Challenge provides an opportunity for graduate students to develop their own projects to address health equity.

Health Equity Program

The Health Equity Program at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research is known for its work highlighting gaps in health status/access to care along racial, ethnic & socioeconomic lines, including older adults, immigrants, sexual & gender minorities
HEER Program

Health Homes Program

The HEER Program was selected to evaluate the Health Homes Program (HHP), aimed at serving eligible Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan beneficiaries with complex needs, including individuals with chronic conditions and high levels of service utilization.

Health Insurance Program

The Health Insurance Program looks at key trends in local, state, and national health insurance. This includes analyzing the effectiveness of employer, individual, and government health plans, health disparities, coverage gaps, and more.
California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Health Profiles

Health Profiles provide quick and easy access to the most commonly requested health indicators from the California Health Interview Survey.
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