Language Access: A Vital Component of Patient Safety  

Language Access: A Vital Component of Patient Safety  

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog

Patient safety and satisfaction are cornerstones of effective healthcare. Patient Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity to reflect on how language access impacts these outcomes. For patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), communication barriers can lead to...
Overcoming Language Access Challenges for ACA Compliance

Overcoming Language Access Challenges for ACA Compliance

by | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog

Language access is a cornerstone of equitable health, yet it remains a critical challenge in healthcare. Particularly as compliance with ACA Section 1557 becomes more stringent under the 2024 updates. These updates underscore the critical role healthcare providers and...
ACA Section 1557 Compliance 2024: Advancing Health Equity

ACA Section 1557 Compliance 2024: Advancing Health Equity

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog

Equity in healthcare is more than a goal; it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. It has far-reaching implications for patient outcomes and organizational success. At the heart of this movement lies the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Section 1557. This prohibits...
The Critical Role of Medical Interpreters in Healthcare

The Critical Role of Medical Interpreters in Healthcare

by | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog

Medical interpreters are essential to delivering high-quality care for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Language barriers can create significant challenges in healthcare settings, where accurate communication is critical to patient outcomes. Medical...