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It’s a situation that’s become “just like a time bomb,” says LPPI expert Arturo Vargas Bustamante of Mexico’s healthcare system.

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2026 LPPI Field Fellows reflect on a summer of public service

On August 19, five students from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs marked the completion of the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s 2026 Field Fellowship by presenting the projects and lessons from their summer placements. The eight-week Field Fellowship provides Luskin students with hands-on public policy experience at government offices and community-based organizations…

The Weight of the White Coat: Addressing California’s Latino Physician Shortage

On November 6, UCLA LPPI Faculty Expert, Glenda Flores, a professor of Chicano/Latino studies in the School of Social Sciences at UC Irvine, presented research from her new book, The Weight of the White Coat: Latinos Navigating American Medicine. The event was convened in Sacramento alongside the California Latino Caucus, the California Wellness Foundation, and…

Debunking Myths About Latinos and Medicaid

This post is based on an interview conducted by KFF Health News, which published an article on March 17, 2025. The KFF article is also available in Spanish. Medicaid is a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families. However, persistent myths about Latinos and Medicaid continue to fuel…

LPPI Research Drives Forward County Motion Calling Out Latino Disparities

Latinos make up nearly 50% of Los Angeles County’s population and serve as an essential driver of the region’s continued economic growth. Despite this fact, systemic barriers continue to perpetuate inequities for Latinos in health care, housing, and access to vital services. In response to these challenges, LA County Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis and…

Charlita: Dr. Lucía Félix Beltrán

Access to health care is a critical need for millions of individuals in the United States. Yet, for foreign-born individuals, many with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), navigating Medicaid Managed Care presents significant barriers. These barriers are shaped by complex factors, including state-level immigration policies, the geographic distribution of bilingual providers, and the availability of linguistically…

LCHC Latine and Indigenous Health Policy Summit

On October 2nd, 2024, the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) hosted its yearly policy summit in downtown Los Angeles, themed “California Unida for Health Equity.” The event, sponsored by UCLA LPPI, kicked off with opening remarks from Dr. Seciah Aquino, executive director of LCHC, who highlighted the importance of activating action that centers…

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