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Language barriers can be a significant challenge in healthcare. Ensuring full language access isn’t just a compliance issue—it’s a fundamental matter of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Here’s how creating a comprehensive language access plan can transform healthcare experiences for providers and their patients. Benefits of a Full Language Access Plan…
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Large events such as conferences take extreme coordination and preparation to be successful. This can increase dramatically when conference interpreting services are needed to serve a multilingual audience. To ensure a smooth and successful event, preparation for interpreter services should be part of your event planning process. No matter how excellent your…
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The Law Regarding Medical Interpreting is Changing. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being amended. It will require medical providers to document they are working with a “qualified interpreter.” Healthcare providers who receive government funding must only use Qualified or Certified medical interpreters for assignments. This will…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. fell by 1.5 years in 2020, the biggest decline since World War II, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What does it all mean for the future? Overcoming language barriers in healthcare – whether it be Limited English…
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Many individuals in underserved communities face language barriers that prevent them from receiving services critical to their wellbeing, understanding their rights, and accessing opportunities. For more than thirty-five years, Interpreters and Translators, Inc. (iTi) has been helping those who serve these communities break through those barriers. The Importance of Translation…
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The cultural fabric of the United States is changing more rapidly than ever before. As the make-up of the American population continues to change, so do the methods healthcare providers use to raise the bar when it comes to serving patients. If you are reading this article, you are probably…
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FAQ -Language Access Services for Healthcare If you’re looking for healthcare interpreting or translation services, you likely have some questions. Fortunately, as a healthcare interpreting company serving hospitals and healthcare systems for over 35 years, we at Interpreters and Translators, Inc. have heard them all. Below, we’ll answer some…
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Interpreting is important. So is translation. Interpreting – the spoken word. Translation – the written word. As a healthcare provider, you already know that communication is the key to excellence in the patient experience. For your non-English-speaking patients and their families, medical scenarios can be confusing and even frustrating. You’re…
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As the population of the United States continues to grow and diversify, the need to communicate in multiple languages becomes more and more of a necessity. Likewise, it is imperative to have multilingual capabilities when beginning to work with target audiences in foreign countries. There are countless opportunities for manufacturers…
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This post was originally published on January 25, 2017 and has been updated and expanded for freshness. Here’s the deal: We live in a diverse global environment and our businesses operate in a multlingual world. It’s time to stop viewing translation as a burden and see it for what it…
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