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The Health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Patients Served at Health Centers: An Analysis of the 2020 Uniform Data System

Year Developed: 2022

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This report examines current patient demographics and utilization of health services at health centers serving Asian Americans (AAs) and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NH/PIs), and highlights the differences between these centers and the national average of all health centers in the United States.

Resource Details: The analyses presented throughout this report are intended to improve understanding of AA and NH/PI patients served by health centers nationwide by: 1. Presenting an overview of patient demographics, health utilization, and patient health outcomes at AANHPI- and NHPI-serving health centers; 2. Highlighting key differences between AANHPI- and NHPI-serving health centers and other community health centers across the nation based on the 2020 Uniform Data System and; 3. Discussing the implications of key trends, findings, and opportunities to increase access to care and improve health outcomes at AANHPI- and NHPI-serving health centers.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Emerging Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity

Resource Subtopic: COVID-19, Diabetes, Research and Data, , Population Health, Policy and Advocacy, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Access to Care, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AA&NHPIs), Chronic Diseases and Care, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Non-Clinical Services, Patient Demographics, Research, Uniform Data System (UDS).