Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 A groundbreaking Pulse Survey capturing the real-time impact of recent federal actions on community-based organizations (CBOs) serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Conducted between May and June 2025, the survey offers a sobering snapshot of how political shifts and funding cuts are straining frontline nonprofits across the country. Among the key findings: Three out of four organizations reported widespread fear, anxiety, and low morale. More than one-third have already lost federal funding. Nearly 30% changed their public messaging in response to national policy shifts. 90% anticipate increased demand for services even as resources dwindle. The Pulse Survey supplements APIAHF’s annual National Survey of Community-Based Organizations survey, offering an urgent update amid a dramatically changing federal environment.

Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 The survey—APIAHF’s fourth and most comprehensive to date—collected responses from 98 CBOs across 29 states and six Pacific territories. Taken together, the findings paint a stark picture: despite being the backbone of culturally rooted health care delivery, most AANHPI-serving CBOs lack the funding they need to sustain essential services. Key Findings from the Report : Federal Cuts Put Millions at Risk : $1 trillion in new federal budget cuts to Medicaid and health programs could leave up to 17 million people uninsured , with CBOs warning of increased gaps in care and loss of enrollment assistance programs. Language Access in Crisis : Translation and interpretation remain the most underfunded service area, even as demand grows across Asian and non-Asian languages like Spanish, Russian, Swahili, and Amharic. Services Outpacing Resources : While 88% of CBOs serve all age groups , over half report funding gaps in key services , especially mental health care, addiction services, maternal health, and LGBTQ+ health care . Advocacy Undervalued : Only 26% of CBOs have dedicated funding for advocacy , despite urgent needs in areas like language access, racial justice, and health equity. Communities Served Are Expanding : 62% of AANHPI-serving CBOs also now serve Black, Latino, and immigrant communities, demonstrating a shift toward multiracial, multilingual care delivery. Social Determinants Largely Unfunded : Essential services such as digital literacy, housing, food access, and job training remain critically underfunded , limiting CBOs’ ability to address broader health drivers. CBO Resilience is Under Threat : Nearly three-quarters of CBOs cite urgent needs for training in fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership , signaling an infrastructure crisis if flexible funding is not restored.

Publish Date:   August 2025 Type:  Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Lung cancer, Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco, Nicotine, AANHPI, Health equity, Gen Z Ethnicity: Language:   English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese State: APIAHF has developed a two-page fact sheet on lung cancer, with a focus on the impact on Gen Z.   This resource is available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Publish Date:   August 13, 2025 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  Public benefits, AANHPI, Health equity, Health advocacy, Healthcare, Healthcare access Ethnicity: Language:  English State: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and its national Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) partners write in opposition to the harmful new interpretation the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of the definition of a “Federal public benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. With a national network of nearly 300 community-based organizational partners in over 44 states and territories, APIAHF is the nation’s oldest national health advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of over 26.4 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) who would be irreparably harmed by the proposed rule. Signatories: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership (APPEAL) National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP) Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) View and download the full comment letter.

Publish Date:   July 31, 2025 Type:  Graphics, Social Media Toolkit Topics:  Medicaid Ethnicity: Language:  English, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Tagalog, Vietnamese. State: In partnership with the Cost & Coverage Collaborative and community partners, APIAHF has developed a social media graphic on the impacts of Medicaid work requirements on community members. This graphic is available in English, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. English Arabic Traditional Chinese Hindi Korean Marshallese Samoan Tagalog Vietnamese

Publish Date:   June 2025 Type:  Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Medicaid Ethnicity: Language:  English State: In partnership with the Cost & Coverage Collaborative, APIAHF has developed a Medicaid defense one-pager to educate our CBO partners and the populations they serve, enabling them to mobilize and take action.

Publish Date:   March 2025 Type:   Report Topics:  Research, Clinical Studies, Clinical Research, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Health Care, Health Access Ethnicity: Language:   State: The underrepresentation of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in clinical research is a longstanding issue that has significant implications for health equity. Without adequate representation, our understanding of AANHPI-specific health concerns, treatment effectiveness, and health outcomes remains incomplete. Addressing this gap is essential to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all. In partnership with Amgen, APIAHF is proud to contribute to this critical conversation through this seminal research, with the goal of tackling health disparities, improving healthcare quality, and increasing accessibility for AANHPI communities.   View and download the full report here:

Publish Date:   May 2025 Type: Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Women's Health, Pregnancy Ethnicity: Language:  English, Simplified Chinese, Samoan, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish State: APIAHF is proud to release a new fact sheet on tips for wellness during pregnancy for Women’s Health Awareness Month. This resource is available in Simplified Chinese, Samoan, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.

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.

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.

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, Indonesian, Korean, Lao, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Tagalog.

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.