Needs of limited English proficient communities detailed in new report
Saturday, 02. 27. 2010 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care
The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) today released a new report outlining the need for health care interpreters in Los Angeles County. Walking the Talk: Investing in Healthcare Interpreting Programs uses original research from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research to investigate the current capacity to provide trained language services in the healthcare [...]
HJN Policy Update: Understanding the Five-Year Waiting Period
Tuesday, 11. 17. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care, Recent Activity
As the debates continue regarding the rights of immigrants, we want to make sure that the members of the Health Justice Network are aware of the many different elements that are being discussed. One issue under much scrutiny, especially in its implications for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, is the five-year waiting period.
What is [...]
House Passes Reform Package
Friday, 11. 13. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care
Health care reform was the big topic this week, with the House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3692) over the weekend. The legislation included several provisions that affect immigrants, where it addresses racial and ethnic health disparities, and includes U.S. Terrorities in the health exchange. However, the 5-year wait for [...]
HJN Profile: 5 Questions with FASGI
Tuesday, 11. 10. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care
What is the mission of your organization?
To improve the quality of life of the Filipino American community through health, housing, advocacy, education and research.
What communities do you serve?
FASGI has been providing culturally appropriate case management, transitional housing, health and other social services to families and individuals in Los Angeles County. [...]
How will Health Reform Impact APIs?
Thursday, 07. 23. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care, Recent Activity
On Friday, July 24th the Asian Pacific American Legal Center will host a briefing to address the health care needs of Asians and Pacific Islanders and present analysis on how proposed federal health care reform legislation plans to meet those needs.
Speakers include: Assemblymember Mike Eng, Sonal Ambegaokar of the National Immigration Law Center, Yen [...]
Harmful Budget Cuts will Impact AAPI Communities
Monday, 02. 23. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care, Strengthening the Safety Net
Los Angeles—Before signing the budget agreement reached by state legislators early Thursday morning, Governor Schwarzenegger, today, approved an additional $1.3 billion in line-item vetoes. After tense negotiations that spanned several days, the final deal includes $14.9 billion in spending reductions, $12.5 billion in revenue increases and $5.4 billion in borrowing. Various provisions of the compromise [...]
Asian Americans Applaud Senate for Landmark Vote
Wednesday, 01. 28. 2009 – Category: Access to Quality Health Care, Press Releases
Children’s Health Legislation Removes Significant Barriers for Immigrant Families
January 30, 2009, Los Angeles — With significant bipartisan support, the Senate, yesterday, passed reauthorization for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), marking a major victory for all children and their families. The measure passed 66 to 32, with both California Senators Feinstein and Boxer voting in [...]