Health Economics for California Public Health
Better public health decisions draw on many kinds of evidence. CAPHE brings economists and public health colleagues together to develop methods, share tools, and learn from work across California.
Interactive Models
Open empirical models for evaluating county program spending and Medi-Cal network access across California.
Public Health ROI Calculator
Estimates county-level mortality reductions, lives saved, and economic returns per dollar of local public health expenditure in California based on longitudinal county research.
Medi-Cal Provider Access Explorer
Maps provider billing participation rates and local practice operating costs by county and specialty across California, tracking changes from 2019 baseline levels.
Methods Lab & Peer Review
Practical causal inference case studies and collaborative working sessions for California public health practitioners.
Methods Lab
Self-paced modules and case studies covering difference-in-differences, selection bias, and cost-effectiveness analysis using California public health policy examples.
Monthly Peer Review Sessions
Held the last Wednesday of every month (12:00–1:00 PM PT). A structured working session to present study designs, cost-effectiveness analyses, and policy evaluations for constructive feedback. Presentation slots are open to Professional Members.
Membership
Connecting economists, analysts, and public health practitioners across California.
Community Access (Free)
Full access to 34 Methods Lab modules and case studies, public webinars, and open empirical models.
Professional Membership
Monthly peer review sessions, working groups, methods collaboration, and directory listing.