California Association of Public Health Economists

Health Economics Methods for Public Health

A learning collaborative bringing together economists from public health departments, academia, and research organizations to apply health economics methods and build analytical capacity across California.

What's New

Latest Tools, Events & Resources

Tool

Medi-Cal Access Explorer

Provider participation rates by county and specialty across California.

February 2026
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Event

Webinar: Cost-Effectiveness Basics

CEA fundamentals for public health decision-making. Free and virtual.

April 9, 2026 · Virtual
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Learning

30+ Methods Lab Tutorials

Interactive lessons across four tracks: Impact, Credibility, Value, and Pitfalls.

Updated February 2026
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Tool

Public Health ROI Calculator

County-level ROI estimates for public health spending based on peer-reviewed research.

January 2026
Calculate ROI →
Recording

Introduction to Health Economics

Core concepts: cost-effectiveness, ROI measurement, and evaluation frameworks.

February 2026
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Our Mission

Building Capacity for Health Economics

CAPHE cultivates a community of economists committed to enhancing public health. Through mentorship, collaborative research, and advocacy, we help California's public health professionals make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for all Californians.