UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
Public HealthCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, based in Los Angeles, operates as a mid-sized health policy research institution and serves as a primary source of California-specific policy information. Central to its work is the California Health Interview Survey, the state’s largest health survey and among the largest in the United States, which yields credible data on Californians’ health. Policymakers, researchers, health professionals, and media rely on CHIS to understand health trends and disparities within California. The center conducts research on national, state, and local health policy issues, including health insurance, health care reform, health economics, health disparities, and chronic diseases. Its findings inform decision-making by public officials and other stakeholders seeking evidence on the effectiveness and implications of health policy choices.