While the country has collectively experienced health and economic difficulties with the COVID-19 pandemic, certain groups have experienced a disproportionate impact. The Asian American community has had to cope with the burden of pandemic-related racism and, as one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in the nation, immigration-related fears due to policy and regulatory action of recent years. Yet, there is often limited data and focus on the experiences of the expanding Asian immigrant community.

KFF hosted a public web event on June 18 to highlight and discuss the complex set of challenges facing Asian immigrants and strategies to address them. The event featured remarks from U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, who has been a leading voice on many of the issues to be discussed and chairs the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Findings from a new KFF survey of Asian American patients from four community health centers were released at the event, followed by a panel discussion and audience questions.

Welcome and Keynote Remarks

• KFF Executive Vice President for Health Policy Larry Levitt (moderator)
• U.S. Congresswoman and Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus The Honorable Judy Chu
• Chief Program Director of Blue Shield of California Foundation Carolyn Wang Kong

Presentation of Survey Findings

• KFF Vice President and Director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy Program Samantha Artiga

Panel Discussion

• Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) Adam Carbullido
• Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at International Community Health Services Sunshine Monastrial
• Chief Deputy of Administration at Asian Health Services Thu Quach