New Proposed Rule on Section 1557 May Expand Language Access in US Healthcare
US Department of Health and Human Services reinstates certain provisions, addresses use of machine translation, and may make language access reimbursable under Medicaid.
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New UK Immigration Guidelines Address ‘Electronic Translation Devices’
While intended primarily for informal interactions, new UK immigration guidelines suggest exceptional cases in which staff might use a translation device instead of on-site or telephonic interpreting.
US Health Agency Set to Mandate Machine Translation Post-Editing for ‘Critical Text’
New proposed rule to Affordable Care Act outlines how machine translation output may be used in healthcare settings, including review by qualified human translator. But how does it define “qualified”?
UK National Health Service Spends 40 Times More on Interpreting Than Translation
Study by language service provider, Inbox Translation, finds 27% increase in UK spend on healthcare translation and interpreting since 2015, driven mainly by British Sign Language.
Language Access Improves Covid-19 Patient Outcomes at Massachusetts Hospital
Study of 10,000 Covid-19 patients shows limited English proficiency correlates with worse outcomes during first wave of pandemic; trend disrupted by more interpreting, translation.
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New Research Reveals Language Barriers in UK Justice System
Research into UK Justice System sheds light on barriers that speakers of English as a second language (ESL) face in accessing justice and rehabilitation.
How ULG Transitioned to Outcome-Driven Language Solutions
CEO Nic McMahon illustrates how ULG evolved to help clients achieve their end-goals — such as translating 8,000 medical claims monthly.
US Congress Releases Cost Estimate for Mortgage Language Access Bill
US Congress may soon require federal agencies and private-sector mortgage servicers to provide translation and interpretation in 12 languages to the tune of USD 0.5m annually.
Smartling’s USD 160m Mega-Round, Avantpage CEO on Serving LEP Populations
Unpacking Smartling’s USD 160-million mega-round. Plus, Luis Miguel, CEO of Avantpage Translations, joins SlatorPod to talk about the LSP’s immigrant-driven mission.
Kaiser Permanente Reveals How Limited English Proficiency Impacts Telemedicine
Study on patients seeking primary care during Covid-19 reveals interesting data points around uptake of video remote and over the phone interpretation among LEP patients in the US.
Okay, So How Long Until Someone Sues Their Attorney for Using Machine Translation?
American Bar Association’s formal opinion on language access requires attorneys to arrange for language services needed by clients — unless the cost becomes “too expensive.”
AMN Reports Stellar Q3 2021 for Remote Interpreting Provider Stratus Video
As AMN Healthcare celebrates 20th anniversary of its IPO, AMN Language Services (a.k.a. Stratus) contributes to record revenue for Technology & Workforce Solutions segment.
Google Translate a ‘Useful Tool’ But Inadequate for Soliciting Consent, US Court
US Court rules that Google Translate, although useful for basic communication, is inadequate in getting consent during a warrantless search.
Stratus Rebranded to AMN Language Services after ‘Outstanding’ Q1 2021
AMN Healthcare reports record revenues, including USD 41m from Stratus, now AMN Language Services. Remote interpreters may start using Synzi platform, acquired in April 2021.
Google Translate Not Ready for Use in Medical Emergencies But Improving Fast — Study
Study published in peer-reviewed medical journal says Google Translate, despite achieving high accuracy in two languages, is still not ready for use in emergencies.
New California Law Expands Translation Requirements for Consumer Contracts
Guarantors, co-signers, and other contract signatories now have the right to get translated contracts in 5 languages commonly spoken by Californians with limited English proficiency.
Google Injects USD 100 Million and Automated Translation Into Telehealth
Google Cloud AI will provide automated translation services, such as chatbots and live translated captioning in a multiyear partnership with US telehealth platform Amwell.
AMN Healthcare CEO Explains Why They Bought Stratus Video for USD 475 Million
AMN Healthcare executives and Stratus Video COO discuss secular trends driving adoption of video remote interpreting and the rationale for AMNs’s acquisition of Stratus.
‘Translation Agencies Are Cancelling My Contracts’ — California’s AB5 Bill Starts to Bite
Days before California’s gig worker bill takes effect, journalists and photographers sue state. American Translators Association doubles down in fight to exempt translators and interpreters.
HackHarvard 2019 Winners Built This Useful Translation App in Just 36 Hours
Four college students harnessed recent Google Cloud releases to build a translation app that works offline and makes forms accessible to users with disabilities.
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