Policy and Advocacy
APIAHF works with community advocates, public health leaders and policymakers to generate policy and systems changes that benefit our communities at the national, state and local levels.
As part of an ambitious framework for change in policies, in systems, and in the fundamental ways that we address health for our communities, APIAHF policy work focuses on:
- Expanding access to health care
- Improving the quality of health care through cultural competency, language access and diverse workforce
- Increasing research and improving data collection about health issues faced by our communities
What's New:
Recent Updates
Newest Resources
January 4, 2013
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation
[Testimony and Comments]
January 4, 2013
Establishment of the Multi-State Plan Program for the Affordable Insurance Exchanges
[Testimony and Comments]
October 29, 2012
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Asian and Pacific Islander Community FAQ
[Fact Sheet]
Featured Resources
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California Health Brief
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Consumer and Patient Principles for Electronic Health Information Exchange in California
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Kathy Ko Chin
President and CEO Kathy Lim Ko is president and chief executive officer of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), a…