The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) filed an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief in King v. Burwell, a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case has potentially significant consequences for millions of Americans, including the 4.5 million currently insured through the federal health…
Project Goal To improve Family Economic Security for Asian American (AA) children and families in Village de l’Est and the Greater New Orleans area in Louisiana by: 1. Development of the Village de l’Est Sustainable Eco-Farm 2. Implement a community youth leadership development program 3. Advocacy of aquaponics, sustainable agriculture, and local agriculture Communities Served…
Sponsored by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, this webinar will feature representatives from the Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the community who will speak about how the Affordable Care Act will increase health care access and…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC), Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Los Angeles (Advancing Justice | LA), the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) thank the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services…
In 2013, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) did a study on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander small business owners and employees throughout California. We were interested in identifying barriers they faced in getting health insurance, finding out what they knew about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and if they…
Successes, Reflections, and Challenges in Achieving #HealthJustice for our Communities Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EDT | Use Hashtag: #ACATurns3 #HealthJustice The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) along with the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women’s Law Center, California Family Health Council, National Women’s Health Network, Center for…
Immigration reform and access to health care cannot be a zero sum game. The economic and human toll is too great. To have a more sustainable and prosperous future, America’s health care system must work for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Our nation is stronger and healthier when everyone has access to affordable health care…
Need a little guidance on how you can plan out your ACA events? Download this worksheet as a simple guide to planning your next community forum, town hall, webinar, or potluck.
How to Use the Postcards We’ve provided post card templates and sample taglines that you can use to create your own post cards. Use the post cards at your next health reform education event or any of the event suggestions discussed in this toolkit. The cards include taglines that people can translate into their native…
