The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and the undersigned national, state, and local organizations commend HHS-OCR for restoring and clarifying critical healthcare protections in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557). While we continue to urge congress to make healthcare more accessible
and affordable for all, we are encouraged to see that the proposed rule moves us closer towards health equity. If finalized with our recommendations, the rule would provide clearer guidelines that ensures the health and protection of our diverse communities.