Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs). AAs and NHPIs experience higher rates of cancer than other racial groups. In addition, they continue to experience the lowest screening rates and are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a localized stage. Some of…
Repealing the ACA will be devastating for the 2 million AAs and NHPIs who stand to lose coverage and many other lawfully present immigrant communities who would be locked out. The bill singles out groups like Compact of Free Association (COFA) communities who are currently eligible for tax credits under the ACA by removing their…
Immigrants have faced a number of appalling restrictions and political attacks in the past weeks. Among those are threats to healthcare for many different immigrant populations. As President Trump and Congress roll out their policy agenda, healthcare for immigrants is at risk. Join experts from the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, the National…
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the February 17th proposed rule, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Stabilization, docket number CMS-9929-P. We are writing to express our deep concerns about multiple provisions in the proposed rule that would reduce access to healthcare for consumers,…
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) submits this written testimony for the record for the March 8, 2017 markup of the “American Health Care Act” before the House Committee on Ways and Means entitled “Markup: Budget Reconciliation Recommendations to Repeal and Replace Obamacare.” APIAHF is a national health justice organization that influences…
If the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed, 20 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs) will lose coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has substantially improved access to both coverage and care for 20 million Americans, including millions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPI). These…
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) submits this written testimony for the record for the February 1, 2017 hearing before the House Subcommittee on Health entitled “Patient Relief from Collapsing Health Exchanges.” As the nation’s oldest and largest health policy and public health organization working with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific…
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) submits this written testimony for the record for the February 1, 2017 hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee entitled “Obamacare Emergency: Stabilizing the Individual Health Insurance Market.” As the nation’s oldest and largest health policy and public health organization working with Asian…
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) submits this written testimony for the record for the February 1, 2017 hearing before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce entitled “Strengthening Medicaid and Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable.” APIAHF is a national health justice organization that influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations…
Childhood obesity and overweight have been linked to a host of health, behavioral, and psychological problems. They include: chronic health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and asthma (1-4), developmental problems such as low self-esteem, becoming victims or perpetrators of bullying or other disruptive behaviors, and performing poorly academically (5-13). Children who are obese or…
