Press Releases

WASHINGTON – In late January 2022, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) in collaboration with NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (NYU CSAAH) and community-based partners developed and released the National COVID-19 Rapid Needs Assessment survey in as part of a CDC-funded COVID-19 initiative, called Forging AA and NH/PI Community…

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WASHINGTON – Today the United States Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban in a 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the nearly 50 year precedent set by Roe v. Wade. The decision will allow for the most restrictive abortion bans in our nation’s history, and may trigger dormant abortion…

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WASHINGTON – On May 25, Senator Mazie Hirono (Hawaii) introduced the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act (LIFT the BAR Act, S 4311). The LIFT the BAR Act removes barriers to public benefits, including Medicaid, for lawfully present non-citizens. The Senate bill is a companion bill to HR 5227 that was introduced in…

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 (HEAA). Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum issued the following statement: “The Health Equity and Accountability Act takes a comprehensive and bold approach to reducing and eliminating health and health care…

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WASHINGTON—Last year, three businesses in Georgia were attacked by an assailant resulting in the murder of eight, including six Asian American women. These attacks elevated the invisibility of anti-Asian hate, in particular violence against Asian women, resulting in the enactment of federal laws to address the rising tide of violence against Asian American communities. Juliet…

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WASHINGTON – Tonight, President Biden called for unity in his first State of the Union address to the nation. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum issued the following statement: “President Biden’s State of the Union highlighted historic firsts that his Administration has achieved, including the enactment…

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WASHINGTON—Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) welcomed Karin Wang, Dr. Jeffrey S. Roh and Dr. Benjamin Eng to the organization’s board of directors. ​​“I’m honored to welcome Karin, Jeff and Ben to the Board,” said Oliver J. Kim, APIAHF board chair. “I’m excited by the diversity in expertise and the Board’s commitment…

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WASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) applauds the announcement of the commissioners for the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of APIAHF gave the following statement: “The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders plays an essential…

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WASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) applauds the selection of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai to serve as co-chairs of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) which will be housed within HHS.…

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which will have a transformative impact on the nation’s social safety net. By expanding Medicaid and lowering the costs of healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges, the provisions in the Build Back Better Act will expand access to…

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