Cross-Cultural Communications & Blue Horizon Launch The Medical Interpreter Online
The Medical Interpreter Online was just released by Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC) on its Blue Horizon online training platform.
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Reader Polls: Netflix for Games, Med Students as Interpreters, MT at Amazon
Are voice content and in-browser gaming localization demand drivers? Does it makes sense for medical students to double up as interpreters? And how is Amazon faring in MT?
Medical Students Should Help Fill US Interpreter Shortage, Study Suggests
Peer-reviewed article says making interpreter certification mandatory for medical students can address nationwide medical interpreter shortage in the US.
California Finally Starts Its USD 3 Million Medical Interpretation Study
The Department of Health Care Services has issued a request for proposal seeking projects that would assess federal and state requirements for medical interpretation services across the state.
California Interpreters Push Back on Proposed New Fee Structure
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is seeking public comment on a new interpreter fee regulation, which is also envisioned to streamline how interpreters are selected and paid for work in the medical-legal field. Not everyone is happy.
Approval of California Health Care Bill to Boost Interpretation Services
A new bill passed by the California state legislature strengthens health care language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency.
California Medical Interpretation Project Hit By Delays
With USD 3m in federal grants earmarked, California's Department of Health Care Services is taking some time to get a medical interpretation project off the ground.
In California, Interpreters Campaign Against Insurers Trying to Undercut Fees
Professional interpreters in California are decrying the alleged priority being given to non-certified interpreters for professional work. An interpreter advocacy group is lobbying the state to tap only certified professionals for medical and legal interpretation services.
California Interpreters Look on the Bright Side Despite Losing in Court
Court rejects challenge brought by interpreter advocacy group against change in how interpreters are reimbursed by government. Interpreter representatives say ruling not all bad as it, at least, clarifies the reimbursement process.
Hong Kong Government Says All Is Well With Language Services
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party questions if the government is doing enough to provide language access for the territory’s ethnic minorities. Government recommends individual departments look for outside vendors if existing arrangements are not enough.
California on Track to Create USD 30m Medical Interpretation Market
After earmarking USD 100m for court interpretation, the Golden State sets aside USD 3m for a pilot project that gets the ball rolling on a program California legislators expect could result in a USD-30m annual spend on medical interpretation.
California Earmarks USD 100m for Court Interpretation in New Budget
California's 2016/17 state budget sees spending on court interpretation rise nearly 10% to over USD 100m a year; Spanish, by far, the dominant language with Vietnamese and Korean a distant second and third. USD 3m pilot project approved to study state funding for medical interpreters.
Vaccinate the Interpreter: Britain’s Health Service in RFP Worth Up to GBP 80m
Following the playbook of the Crown Commercial Service and the Ministry of Justice, Britain’s NHS launches a tender for translation and interpretation services for the whole of England. Among the requirements: proof that interpreters are vaccinated against tuberculosis and other diseases.
Medicare & Medicaid Shed More Light on How to Implement Language Access
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services further clarify what exchanges, health plan issuers, and web-brokers have to translate to comply with the federal Language Access policy. Cue Texas and California: Your website should be in Spanish.
Prominent Hong Kong Politician Questions Government on Interpretation Services
Hong Kong Democratic Party Chair Emily Lau Asks Health Secretary to Explain Quality and Spend on Interpretation Services; Reply Reveals 229% Growth in Expenditure Over Four Years.
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