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Connecting Limited-English Proficient Individuals to Health Care Services: The Important Role of Community-Based Organizations

June 2017Health Brief

This brief discusses the importance of integrating community based organizations (CBOs) into health care delivery systems. It describes the challenges facing hospitals, providers, and CBOs in assisting limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. It also provides a description of community health workers and their role in the healthcare delivery system and current funding models to support…

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Racial Equity Initiative | California

January 2015Fact Sheet

Project Goal Improve access to higher education for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) children and families in Southern California by 1) Increasing the number of NHPI emerging leaders who will become advocates for educational equity in higher education for NHPI students, and 2) Increasing institutional and systemic involvement in addressing educational disparities for NHPI…

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Access to the Affordable Care Act for Asian American and Pacific Islander Small Business Owners and Employees in California

November 2014Fact Sheet

With the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. healthcare system is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. In 2014, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) conducted a qualitative research project consisting of focus groups and key informant interviews in order to understand how these changes affect underserved populations,…

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How to Get Insurance (California)

February 2014Fact Sheet

There is a new way for you to shop and apply for affordable health insurance in the Marketplace created by health reform (also known as “Obamacare”). What is the Marketplace? Covered California provides an easy way to get health insurance that is the best fit for you. You can look at different health plans, compare…

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October 2013News Article

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Issue Brief on Small Businesses: Identifying Vulnerable Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in California Under Health Care Reform

August 2013Health Brief

The Affordable Care Act provides new health insurance coverage options and incentives for small business owners, employees, and their families. With high rates of both small business ownership and uninsurance, these options will be particularly helpful for the Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community. The Asian & Pacific Islander American…

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The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in California Small Businesses

August 2013Infographics

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…

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Identifying Vulnerable Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in California Under Health Care Reform

August 2013Report

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…

The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in California Small Businesses

July 2013Fact Sheet

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…

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2011 Health Equity Summit Program

September 2011Article

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and members of the Summit Host Committee are convening the 2011 Health Equity Summit to bring together diverse communities with our nation’s experts in health care, civil rights, and government to discuss policy reforms and initiatives that…

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