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  • 20 x 20 Systems Mapping Project- Infographic and Executive Summary

    Publish Date:   February 7, 2025 Type:  Infographic, Executive Summary, Report Topics:  Health Care Access, Public Health, Health Disparities, Systems Mapping, Systems Thinking, Community Organizations Ethnicity: Language:  English State: In partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, APIAHF collaborated with five community partners from our 20 x 20 Health Navigator Program to identify key dynamics that contribute to health inequity and recommend actionable steps for all stakeholders to make lasting change. View and download our infographic for a summary of systems thinking and our findings based on a three-day in-person workshop and multiple virtual discussions throughout our year-long 20 x 20 Systems Mapping Project with our partners: Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) Asian Pacific Community in Action (APCA) Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY, Inc. (KCS) Micronesian Islander Community (MIC) Razakaar Foundation View and download our executive summary for a more detailed look at our key findings and recommendations.

  • Leading AANHPI Health Organizations Comment Letter on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Contract Year 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

    Publish Date:   January 27, 2025 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  Language Access, Health Care Access, Public Health, Health Disparities, Reproductive Health Ethnicity: Language:  English State: APIAHF and its national partners representing the leading health organizations, the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) , Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL) , the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) , and the National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP) , focused on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) submitted comments on January 27, 2025, regarding the CMS CY 2026 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. In the comment letter, APIAHF supported the following changes: Medicare Part D coverage of anti-obesity medications and its application to the Medicaid program Network transparency for pharmacies and other changes to make pharmaceutical drugs more affordable Coverage of adult vaccines Cost-sharing for covered insulin products Transparency on Medicare plans and prior authorization of services Improvements to access of behavioral health services

  • Long COVID and Mental Health Brochure

    Publish Date:   March 2024 Type:   Fact Sheet, FAQ, Infographics Topics:   Ethnicity: Language:   State: 1 out of every 5 individuals who have suffered from COVID-19 will develop Long COVID, which could be associated with a rise in mental health symptoms. Learn more about the intersection of Long COVID and mental health. This resource is also available in Cebuano, Ilocano, Lao, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Tagalog.

  • APIAHF Comment Letter on the Departments’ proposed rules entitled “Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act"

    Publish Date:   December 27, 2024 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  Language Access, Health Care Access, Public Health, Health Disparities, Reproductive Health Ethnicity: Language:  English State: APIAHF submitted comments on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury’s (collectively, the Departments) proposed rules entitled “Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act” to support the Departments’ proposed rules, which would expand access to coverage of preventative services, including reducing barriers to coverage of contraceptive services.   The proposed changes are especially important as many AA and NHPI women face significant cultural or language barriers to seeking formal healthcare or who may have concerns about the stigma associated with visiting a clinic or pharmacy to discuss their reproductive health and contraceptives. APIAHF urged the Departments to consider the diverse needs of racial and ethnic communities, including factors of immigration status and language proficiency, in their implementation of these rules.   Expanding access to contraceptive services, particularly over-the-counter options, without cost-sharing is a vital step toward addressing systemic barriers to healthcare for AA and NHPI women. This rule change can help reduce health disparities and empower women to retain more control over their reproductive health.

  • Measles Parent and Caregiver Guide

    Publish Date:   May 2024 Type:   Infographics Topics:   Ethnicity: Language:   State: As people prepare to travel for the summer, it is important to remember that measles can be passed to your child by unvaccinated travelers: mostly Americans and sometimes foreign visitors who get measles while they are in other countries. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on their measles vaccination! This resource is also available in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

  • Cancer Fact Sheet for AANHPI Communities

    Publish Date:   January 2024 Type:  Fact Sheet Topics:   Fact Sheet, Cancer, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Cancer Screening Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Cancer is the leading cause of death for the AANHPI Communities - at 27%! The three leading causes of cancer death are lung (27%), liver (14%), and colorectal (11%) among males, and lung (21%), breast (14%), and colorectal (11%) among females. View and download the fact sheet for screening and prevention guidelines by cancer type. These guidelines are provided by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. This resource is also available in Hawaiian, Hmong, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. View and download these in-language resource below.

  • AANHPI Cancer Awareness

    Publish Date:   January 2024 Type:  Infographic Topics: Infographic , Cancer, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Cancer Screening Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Cancer is the leading cause of death for AANHPI communities - at 27%. This increases the importance of preventative care measures such as screenings, which should not be delayed. View and download the fact sheet for information on cancer statistics and cultural barriers and stigma in AANHPI communities. This resource is also available in Hawaiian, Hmong, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. View and download these in-language resource below.

  • Medicare Part D Enrollment Fact Sheet

    Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   Fact Sheets Topics:  Medicare, Part D Enrollment, Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: For nearly 60 years, Medicare has helped pay for medical care for Americans over the age of 65, as well as younger Americans with certain medical needs. Thanks to Medicare Part D, nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries have comprehensive prescription drug coverage. View and download this fact sheet for some suggestions for beneficiaries enrolling or re-enrolling in Part D this fall 2024. APIAHF coordinated the translation of this resource into select Asian and Pacific Islander languages. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

  • Medicare Prescription Payment Plan FAQ

    Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   FAQ Topics:  Medicare, Prescription, Payment Plan Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new, voluntary payment option under Medicare Part D. Starting on January 1, 2025, this program will allow beneficiaries to spread their out-of-pocket prescription costs over the calendar year. To participate, beneficiaries must opt into this program each year. View and download this FAQ for more details about this program. APIAHF coordinated the translation of this resource into select Asian and Pacific Islander languages. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

  • National Survey of Community-Based Organizations (2022)

    Publish Date: July 2023 Type: Report Topics: Report, CBO, Community Based Organization, Funding, Health Advocacy, Mental Health, Survey Ethnicity: Language: State: The second annual national survey explores the priorities and challenges of nearly 100 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander serving community-based organizations post the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Key highlights include: Top Five Emerging Health Programming Funding Gaps: People With Disabilities  LGBTQI+ Health Maternal & Child Health Addiction & Substance Abuse  Mental Health Top Five Advocacy Priorities:  Health Equity  Data Equity and Data Disaggregation Language Access Access to Health Insurance Racial Justice  Challenges to Enrolling People in Health Coverage: Language Access Systemic Complexities Funding Staffing Constraints Trust Issues

  • APIAHF Comment Letter on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

    Publish Date:   August 12, 2024 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  Health Equity, Medical Debt Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Comment letter submitted by APIAHF to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supporting the  the CFPB’s proposed rule, which will help tens of millions of individuals who have been unfairly burdened by medical debt on their credit reports.

  • Community Spotlight: A Conversation with Vattana Peong, Executive Director of Cambodia Family Center

    An interview on Overcoming Health Disparities for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities.

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