New Jersey Expands Language Access Legislation to Include 15 Languages
New Jersey’s Bill S2459 expands language access legislation to include 15 languages, becoming the largest, state-sponsored language services program in the United States.
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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.
US Census Data: Need for Translators and Interpreters Remains a Constant
With some 68 million out of the total US population of 333 million speaking a language other than English at home in the US, language access remains a clear, pressing need.
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.
Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services
Pro Guide for LSPs to identify growth opportunities in adjacent services. Profiles 15 adjacent services, analyzing barriers to entry, risks, and synergies.
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.”
Crisis Management for a Multilingual Audience
Akorbi ramps up remote medical interpreting services, staffing, BPO services, and multilingual content moderation service offerings in light of Covid-19.
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.
Debt Collection Industry Needs Language Access Laws, Says New York City Report
LEP consumers are especially vulnerable to predatory practices by debt collectors, says NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs; recommends requiring language access services.
Atlanta Schools Ban Students, Siblings, Friends from Translating and Interpreting for Parents
Atlanta directs public schools to provide “high-quality” language services to LEP families; says schools must not rely on students or untrained school staff to translate or interpret for parents.
Trump Administration’s Deregulation Drive Begins to Impact Language Industry
Changes are underway in the US judiciary and healthcare systems that may begin to impact demand for language services from boutique and large LSPs alike.
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