USDA letter on LEP Guidance
Testimony and Comments
Exchange Establishment Letter
Testimony and Comments
Joint letter on FDA OTC
Testimony and Comments
Webinar: The Health Care Law and You
WebinarThis is APIAHF’s recorded webinar on May 10, 2012. The Health Care Law and You: How does the ACA help Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders?
Maternal and Child Health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific Islanders
Fact SheetGood health begins before we are born and can last a lifetime. Likewise, health disparities can begin even before birth. Disparities in access and utilization of health care exist for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) women and infants, but do not completely explain disparities in outcomes. Issues such as quality…
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Maternal Health Disparities
Fact SheetGood health begins before we are born and can last a lifetime. Likewise, health disparities can begin even before birth. Disparities in access and utilization of health care exist for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) women and infants, but do not completely explain disparities in outcomes. Issues such as quality…
APIAHF Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Health Care Reform
Health BriefThe Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), on behalf of 39 community-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, filed a historic amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The brief – APIAHF’s first appearance before the U.S.…
Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO)
Testimony and CommentsDear Secretary Sebelius: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) thanks the Center for Consumer Information Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the opportunity to comment on the recent “Essential Health Benefits Bulletin” (“Bulletin”) dated December 16, 2011, outlining HHS’ regulatory approach to the development of…
The Impact of Health Care Reform on Health Coverage for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders – Updated
Fact SheetHealth care reform will provide coverage to countless uninsured and underinsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs). Nearly one in seven Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are uninsured. An expanded Medicaid program, new Health Insurance Exchanges, the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (also known as the High Risk Pools),…