AAPCHO joined immigrant families and their supporters, including elected officials and legal experts, at a rally for immigrant rights on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court today. The Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in United States v. Texas, a case that will determine the expansion of DACA and the establishment of DAPA programs. The new and expanded programs could benefit five million undocumented immigrants, including nearly half a million Asian Americans. Continue reading →

During this AAPI Affordable Care Act Week of Action, Action for Health Justice is pleased to spread the word about health coverage options available through the Affordable Care Act and resources to help with enrollment efforts. Continue reading →

AAPCHO released the following statement in response to the increase of anti-Muslim sentiment and violence across the country in recent weeks Continue reading →

A physician from Asian Health Services, a member health center of AAPCHO, provided testimony in a congressional hearing on identifying and rescuing human trafficking victims. One-third of trafficked persons in the country are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, comprising the largest group of people trafficked into the United States. The testimony presented highlights how health centers are essential in identifying and providing care for these and other populations at risk of being trafficked. Continue reading →

Patients served at health centers have better access to services and improved health outcomes, a report released by AAPCHO found, despite experiencing social barriers and more complex health needs. Continue reading →

After submitting comments on the Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities proposed rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, Action for Health Justice released the following statements in support of the rule’s provisions addressing discrimination based on national origin, including English proficiency. Continue reading →

AAPCHO, today submitted comments on the Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities proposed rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services. Continue reading →

Action for Health Justice (AHJ), a national coalition of more than 70 health groups including community-based organizations and health centers, is working to provide one-on-one assistance to those who need help navigating the enrollment process or require assistance in Asian and Pacific Islander languages in 22 states. Continue reading →

Message from Jeffrey B. Caballero, executive director of AAPCHO, sent to AAPCHO’s 35 member health organizations: “Dear AAPCHO Members, Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling in the King v. Burwell case… AAPCHO applauds this decision and strongly supports the core premise: that federal subsidies and tax credits offered under the ACA be preserved…” Continue reading →

Action for Health Justice and its partners applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold tax subsidies authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Continue reading →

New research from Asian Health Services, a member health center of AAPCHO, shows that primary care providers in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a critical role in addressing the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. Continue reading →

AAPCHO joined 120 other organizations in support of the Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act. Continue reading →

APIAHF and AAPCHO issued the following statement calling on the Senate to swiftly act to reauthorize funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and community health centers. Continue reading →

AAPCHO joined 150 other organizations in support of President Obama’s recent actions to allow immigrants to apply for relief from deportation and work authorization. Continue reading →

Statement by Jeffrey B. Caballero, executive director of AAPCHO: “There are two primary policy priorities at the heart of AAPCHO’s current efforts: preventing the Primary Care Funding Cliff and extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)…” Continue reading →

AAPCHO, in collaboration with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and other partners, launched the AAPI Nexus Journal’s special issue on Community Health Centers (CHCs) serving vulnerable Asian Americans & Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (AA&NHOPIs). CHCs provide primary health care to millions of individuals who are low-income, uninsured, and limited English proficient. Nearly 900,000 AA&NHOPIs are served by CHCs across the country. Continue reading →

Action for Health Justice released the following statement directly after oral arguments in the Supreme Court case King v. Burwell, which will determine if the tax credits authorized by the Affordable Care Act are available nationwide, or limited only to state-run Marketplaces. Continue reading →

Message from Jeffrey B. Caballero, executive director of AAPCHO, sent to AAPCHO’s 35 member health organizations: “Dear AAPCHO Members, AAPCHO, seven* of its members and 63 other organizations, signed on to a brief that was submitted to the Supreme Court… argues strongly that federal subsidies and tax credits offered under the ACA be preserved…” Continue reading →

As Asian American and Pacific Islander Enrollment Week takes off, Action for Health Justice (AHJ) is pleased to spread the word about health coverage options available through the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading →

AAPCHO today launched new a website highlighting stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) impacted by hepatitis B. Continue reading →

Statement by Jeffrey B. Caballero, executive director of AAPCHO: “On behalf of AAPCHO, I strongly support the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General of the United States.” Continue reading →

In order to increase the effectiveness of in-person, in-language health care enrollment assistance, Action for Health Justice, released a glossary of commonly used health care terms today. The glossary was created in response to a lack of reference tools for those working with people who do not speak English very well or at all to provide concise and accessible definitions. Continue reading →

AAPCHO commends President Obama’s decision to take executive action to reform immigration policy. The President’s new immigration plan, announced last week, will provide administrative relief to protect nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. Continue reading →

Starting Nov. 15, millions of Americans will once again be able to shop for, compare and enroll in new health insurance options in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Continue reading →

Today, Action for Health Justice released a national report detailing many of the serious gaps in resources at federal and state levels during the first Open Enrollment Period. Continue reading →

AAPCHO announced that it has integrated a new online tool that will allow more Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, to register to vote. Continue reading →

Hep B United today released a blueprint report entitled, Opportunities for Federal-Community Collaboration to Reduce Disparities in Hepatitis B: 2014-2016. The report highlights recommendations on how local coalitions and federal agencies can collaborate to further the goals identified in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis, Updated 2014-2016. Continue reading →

AAPCHO today commended the Congressional Tri-Caucus—comprised of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus—and lead sponsor Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) for introducing the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 to reduce ethnic and racial disparities in health care access and outcomes. Continue reading →

AAPCHO and its member community health centers, would like to express its appreciation to Dr. Howard K. Koh for his service and contributions as the Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health & Human Services. Continue reading →

Hep B United, a national coalition co-chaired by the Hepatitis B Foundation and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) applauds the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for recommending screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in persons at high risk, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Continue reading →

AAPCHO urges Congress to restore Compacts of Free Association (COFA) migrants’ eligibility to federally supported health programs. Continue reading →

Speaking at a ceremony today at the White House, Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recognized Action for Health Justice and eight of its partners as Champions of Change for outreaching and enrolling Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPI) in the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading →

Coming on the heels of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) first open enrollment period during which over 8 million Americans signed up, the White House announced that it will honor Action for Health Justice (AHJ) and eight of its partners as Champions of Change. The award recognizes and celebrates the leadership of these organizations in educating Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs) about the new health law. Continue reading →

AAPCHO encouraged community members and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AA&NHOPI)-serving organizations to provide feedback on the newly released national viral hepatitis action plan. Continue reading →

Hep B United, a national campaign to address and eliminate hepatitis B, today applauded the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for issuing a “B” grade, recommending screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in persons at high risk, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), who make up 5 percent of the total population in the United States, but account for more than 50 percent of Americans living with chronic hepatitis B. Continue reading →

The National Collaborative, a coalition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) national and community organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers, pauses to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was not only a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, but also a champion for health equity. Continue reading →

Diabetes patients using Enabling Services (ES), non-clinical services such as financial counseling and health education, had better health outcomes than non-users, according to a recent study by AAPCHO. Continue reading →

NACHC, AAPCHO, OPCA and IAF have launched a Kresge Foundation-funded project to measure and capture health centers’ patient risks in terms of both clinical and non-clinical factors, such as the social determinants of health–the social, environmental, and economic factors that influence an individual’s health. Continue reading →

AAPCHO applauded the Department of Health & Human Services’ decision to award funds to an unprecedented number of community health organizations providing health care to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. Continue reading →

To ensure that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders fully understand their health insurance options, APIAHF, AAPCHO, Advancing Justice-LA, and Advancing Justice-AAJC are embarking on a national education and outreach plan designed to maximize enrollment for the nation’s fastest growing groups. Continue reading →

AAPCHO participated in an action where approximately 100 women were arrested outside the House of Representatives for protesting the House’s inaction on comprehensive immigration reform that treats the health and lives of women, children and families fairly. Continue reading →

AAPCHO delivered over 2,000 petition signatures to Senate offices asserting the right to health care for aspiring citizens. The petitions come just hours before the Senate is expected to vote on the Corker-Hoeven amendment, which fundamentally alters the Senate immigration bill. Continue reading →

AAPCHO member, North East Medical Services of San Francisco, CA was among a select group of recipients presented with Hep B United’s inaugural Hep B United Champion awards, which recognizes extraordinary leadership and commitment in addressing hepatitis B in high-risk Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Continue reading →

Hep B United joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in announcing the first-ever multilingual campaign for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), to increase testing for hepatitis B among this population across the United States. Continue reading →

AAPCHO commends the Senate Judiciary Committee for their strong work to develop a bi-partisan immigration reform bill and thanks Senator Mazie Hirono for her amendment to restore health care to Compact of Free Association migrants… Continue reading →

(AAPCHO), in partnership with Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL), is encouraging Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AA&NHOPI) tobacco users to speak with their physicians about smoking and quitting. Continue reading →

AAPCHO), as part of a contingent of national Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AA&NHOPI) leaders, had a historic meeting with President Barack Obama and White House staff yesterday and urged him to revise health reform initiatives so they may better serve the AA&NHOPI population. Continue reading →

AAPCHO today applauded a bipartisan Senate group for its work on an immigration reform bill to overhaul the country’s outdated immigration system. The proposed bill, which aims to update and streamline current immigration laws Continue reading →

AAPCHO applauds President Obama’s remarks today to fix the nation’s immigration system. President Obama’s remarks come on the heels of a bipartisan Senate agreement to overhaul immigration laws. Although the details of the president’s blueprint and the Senate’s proposal remain to be negotiated in the coming weeks Continue reading →