Center in the News
Mar 31, 2025
Washington Blade
This commentary lauds the longtime work of the California Health Interview Survey, among others, in data collection and preservation about trans people and their health.
California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
Mar 26, 2025
Oakland Post
Data from the California Health Interview Survey was used in this story showing what neighborhoods in Oakland are most food insecure.
California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
Mar 26, 2025
LAist
Mark A. Peterson, senior fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, provided insights into what risks Congressional Republicans could face if they vote to cut funding for health care programs.
Mark Peterson
Mar 26, 2025
CalMatters
This story on barriers to using CalFresh on college campuses in California cites a UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report, which highlights key findings and recommendations on improving SNAP access for college students.
AJ Scheitler
Mar 24, 2025
Times of San Diego
Paul Downey, the president and CEO of Serving Seniors, cited the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's Elder Index in his support for policies that benefit older adults.
Mar 21, 2025
TechTarget (registration required)
This article cites California Health Interview Survey data in a study that compared how much different groups of patients used telehealth and rate the quality of video visits compared to in-person visits.
California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
Mar 20, 2025
WTTW (PBS, Chicago)
Nadereh Pourat, associate center director of the UCLA CHPR, was quoted in a story for PBS Chicago about ways that health plans try to reduce prescription drug costs.
Nadereh Pourat
Mar 18, 2025
La Mesa Courier (San Diego)
Data from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s Elder Index about the percentage of San Diego older adults not having enough income to pay for housing and other basic needs was cited in this news article.
Elder Index
Mar 17, 2025
California Healthline
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research affiliate Arturo Vargas Bustamante provided California Health Interview Survey data about the actual rates that Latinos use Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Arturo Vargas Bustamante
Mar 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
UCLA Center for Health Policy senior fellow Mark A. Peterson is quoted in this article about the potential consequences facing U.S. Rep. David Valadao as he prepares to vote on a Republican spending plan that would likely include cuts to Medicaid, the federal health insurance program for lower-income people.
Mark Peterson