About Us - CAPHE

Who We Are

Economists in Public Health

The California Association of Public Health Economists (CAPHE) brings together economists working in local health departments, state agencies, academic institutions, and research organizations across California.

We apply data-driven methods—cost-effectiveness analysis, causal inference, and economic evaluation—to public health challenges. Our members work on everything from tobacco control program evaluation to chronic disease cost studies to pandemic response analysis.

Founded in 2024, CAPHE is a voluntary professional association serving economists across California's public health landscape.

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Our Mission

What Drives Us

Professional Development

We provide mentorship programs and training opportunities to nurture the next generation of public health economists.

Collaborative Research

We facilitate joint projects that offer analytical and applied insights to improve health policies and programs across California.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to increase recognition of health economics' impact on delivering meaningful, high-impact services to Californians.

Our Programs

What We Do

Professional Member Sessions

Sessions for peer review and skill-building. A supportive environment to present work-in-progress and get constructive feedback.

Webinars

Open webinars featuring expert presentations on current research, methodological innovations, and practical applications in health economics.

Working Groups

Collaborative teams creating shared resources—white papers, code repositories, and analytical frameworks—to deepen expertise across the field.

Workshops

Training sessions covering cost-effectiveness analysis, causal inference, and economic evaluation techniques.

Our Approach

How We Work

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Data-Driven Solutions

We focus on economic methods that distinguish our work from standard epidemiological practices—cost-effectiveness, causal inference, and return on investment analysis.

2

Open Knowledge-Sharing

We emphasize voluntary leadership and peer-based collaboration. Resources developed by working groups are shared openly across the network.

3

Supportive Community

We maintain a welcoming environment for both new and experienced health economists. No question is too basic; no methodology too advanced.

Get Involved

We welcome economists working in public health departments, academic institutions, and research organizations across California. Whether you're new to health economics or a seasoned practitioner, there's a place for you at CAPHE.

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