August 31, 2017 WASHINGTON — Following an announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about reduced outreach and education during the Open Enrollment Period and reductions in Navigator funding, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) issued the following statement. “We firmly believe, and the data over four enrollment periods…
Read MoreFollowing President Trump’s pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the following organizations re-issued the below statement: August 27, 2017 For 24 years, Sheriff Joe Arpaio ruled Maricopa County with an iron fist. His desire to embody a “tough” image and quest for fame led Arpaio to become one of the most famous and nefarious Sheriffs in…
Read MoreFor 24 years, Sheriff Joe Arpaio ruled Maricopa County with an iron fist. His desire to embody a “tough” image and quest for fame led Arpaio to become one of the most famous and nefarious Sheriffs in America. Entrusted with the safety and well-being of the over four million residents of Maricopa County, Arpaio instead…
Read MoreAugust 15, 2017 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statements against white supremacy and the resulting violence that took place this past weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Our hearts are heavy, and we mourn for the victims of this tragedy who join an already long list of…
Read MoreAugust 3, 2017 WASHINGTON — Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the below statement following the Senate vote on the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which reauthorizes user fees collected by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). “APIAHF welcomes passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, a bill…
Read MoreJuly 28, 2017 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s defeated vote 49-51 to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Today, communities around the nation spoke up loud and clear and their Senators listened,” said Kathy Ko Chin, APIAHF president and CEO. “Defeat…
Read MoreJuly 25, 2017 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement against the Senate procedural vote that begins the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As of publishing, the exact contents of the bill are not known, but Senate leadership is nevertheless pushing for approval.…
Read MoreJuly 14, 2017 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement on the revised health care repeal bill, the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017,” released this week in the Senate. “In attempting to appease everyone, this legislation will benefit no one,” said Kathy Ko Chin, APIAHF…
Read MoreJune 26, 2017 WASHINGTON – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the non-partisan analysis arm for Congress, determined that if the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 is passed in the Senate, by 2026, 22 million Americans will lose health care. Compared to current law, 15 million more will be uninsured by 2018. The Senate repeal…
Read MoreJune 21, 2017 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) commends Senator Mazie K. Hirono’s (HI) introduction of the Covering Our FAS Allies Act (COFA Act) in the Senate and Representative Colleen Hanabusa’s (HI-01) companion legislation in the House. If passed, the bill will restore access to federal health care…
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