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📢 Breaking Down Barriers in Health Care: Ensuring Compliance Under Section 1557 of the ACA Effective communication is essential for quality health care, but language barriers can create significant challenges. To address this, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued updated guidance on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination by health care programs receiving federal funding. 💡 Key Highlights: ✅Providers must offer free, accurate, and timely language assistance services.✅A Language Access Plan can help organizations comply with ACA requirements and provide meaningful access to care for patients with limited English proficiency.✅In North Dakota, taglines in the Top 15 non-English languages—like Spanish, Swahili, and Norwegian—must be prominently displayed to inform patients about available translation services. Ensuring compliance isn't just about meeting legal obligations—it's about delivering equitable, high-quality care for every patient. Consult experienced legal counsel to stay ahead in compliance. 📞 Have questions? Our Medical Malpractice team, can help. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5YWngRK #HealthCareCompliance #AffordableCareAct #LanguageAccess #HealthEquity

📄 Our Executive Summary of #PIGlobalStrategy is now available for download in English, French, and Spanish! Dive into our comprehensive plan and join us in supporting #HRDs worldwide defend #HumanRights safely. 🌍🛡️ Download your preferred version here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZ8ith7a #HRDProtection

1 in 5 Americans speak a language other than English at home. For healthcare providers, this means language barriers can impact patient safety, compliance, and care quality. Partnering with a professional language services provider helps you: ✅ Reduce miscommunication risks. Trained interpreters and translators improve communication and lower error rates. ✅ Stay compliant. Professional services help meet federal and state regulations for language access. ✅ Protect patient privacy. Secure, HIPAA-compliant systems safeguard sensitive information. ✅ Improve outcomes. Patients who understand their care are more satisfied and engaged. ✅ Ease staff workload. Certified interpreters handle complex conversations, letting your team focus on care. At Language Link, we make language access simple, secure, and effective. 📧 Let’s connect: https://lnkd.in/efaxsr7T #LanguageAccess #HealthcareInterpreting #CommunityHealth

How can language services build trust between LEP patients and healthcare providers? In our blog below, we explore how effective communication fosters trust and improves health outcomes. Read below for key takeaways on how you can strengthen patient trust through language services. 👇 Here’s a sneak peek: • Hire multilingual professionals • Provide interpreters • Offer pre-translated documents Want more insights? Visit the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WXk8q0 #LanguageAccess #HealthEquity #DiversityEquityInclusion

How can language services build trust between LEP patients and healthcare providers? In our latest blog, we explore how effective communication fosters trust and improves health outcomes. Read below for key takeaways on how you can strengthen patient trust through language services. 👇 Here’s a sneak peek: • Hire multilingual professionals • Provide interpreters • Offer pre-translated documents Want more insights? Visit the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02SkXkY0 #LanguageAccess #HealthEquity #DiversityEquityInclusion

Each time there is a disaster in California, I can never NOT think about this excellent reporting by Jasmine Aguilera on the accessibility of emergency alert systems. In a state where nearly half the population speaks a language other than English at home, in most counties emergency alerts—providing life-saving information such as evacuation orders and shelter locations—are not translated. Fortunately, Los Angeles County is among those that do have e-alerts in other languages. Now is a good time to look at the e-alert systems where you live. Are you subscribed? How accessible are they for non-English speakers and those with low tech literacy? https://lnkd.in/erA6Jmxc

Consider a scenario where both the physician and patient are foreign-born. The physician, fluent in English, may still lack the cultural sensitivity needed and struggle with the patient's native language nuances.  This gap can lead to miscommunication and inadequate care.  Qualified interpreters bridge this divide, ensuring culturally aware and precise communication, fostering better understanding, and enhancing patient care. Investing in professional interpreters is crucial for effective and compassionate healthcare in such diverse settings. Reach out to Professional Interpreters, Inc., a Salem-based service, to connect with a qualified interpreter who has the skills and training to provide accurate and culturally sensitive communication. #SalemOregon #MedicalProfessional #CulturalSensitivity #ProfessionalInterpretersInc #MedfordOregon #CorvallisOregon

I brought the first edition of 'Working From Home as a Transcriptionist in South Africa' out in 2009 and have periodically updated it to ensure that all the modern day trends and industry norms are contained in it. It's in its 15th iteration now. Did you know that if you have a previous version, all you need to do is send me proof and I'll send you the latest version? It has become a valuable and insightful resource in the virtual industry in South Africa. Who should purchase this transcription e-book? People starting out in the industry who want to know more about running their business, more about working from home and more about the challenges we face as workers in South Africa. Why does the title refer specifically to transcription in South Africa? Running your own business in South Africa has particular challenges which people in first world countries do not have. We have to deal with things like load shedding, water crises, high crime rate, poor service delivery - issues which are not relevant in other countries. Check out our website and sign up to our newsletter for industry related offers and news. https://lnkd.in/gBR3hiY

Did You Know? -- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stipulates that hospital staff who speak to patients in languages other than English must demonstrate that they are able to “effectively, accurately, and impartially communicate directly with individuals with limited English proficiency”. Right now, approximately 70% of patients within the healthcare system utilize Spanish as their primary language. What if you could provide the language training to your team that would allow them to comply with Section 1557 and provide the ultimate in patient-centric communication? Let's have a conversation! #healthequity, #languageexpertise, #patientsatisfaction

Hiring translation specialists, especially in the NHS and emergency services sectors, can be a significant financial burden. These costs add up quickly and strain already tight budgets. Imagine the constant need for interpreters in emergencies, medical appointments, and business meetings. Each session requires professional translation services, draining resources and causing delays. What if a solution eliminated these costs and provided instant, reliable translations at your fingertips? #ThrowbackThursday #holiday #business Watch the video 👇 to find out more! 👇