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A New Tool for Your Interpreter Toolbox: The Remote Interpreter

The first-of-its-kind, highly anticipated textbook for remote interpreters is here, and we can’t get enough.

Eat Your Veggies and Respect Your Elders: How to Be Effective When Interpreting for Our Aging Population

Interpreting for the aging population can be challenging for a myriad of reasons. Some can’t hear well, some speak very softly, and some have health conditions that render them difficult to understand. Remember the 6 As to ensure these interactions go smoothly!

How Does Medical Interpreting Work?

Medical interpreters are essential in ensuring that communication between healthcare providers and patients who speak a language other than English is accurate. This can be challenging because of linguistic and cultural barriers, but with the expertise of an experienced medical interpreter, patients are able to communicate their needs, concerns, and preferences, and healthcare providers are… Continue reading How Does Medical Interpreting Work?

How CLI Is Preparing for HB 2359 Interpreter Requirements

CLI is keeping close track of Oregon HB 2359. We want to make sure our state’s most vulnerable residents can quickly access healthcare interpreters. Here’s how we’re addressing the requirements for remote interpreter under HB 2359.

See How Usage Materials Helped a Pharmacy, Hospital, and Bank Reach Their LEP Customers and Support Their Staff

How do your limited English proficient customers and patients know you offer interpreting services? You have to tell them. And usage materials are the way.

What Are the Vital Medical Documents Your Organization Needs to Translate? Find Out

It can be tricky to figure out what vital medical documents you’re supposed to translate and in which languages. In this post, we break down what a vital document is, how to determine which of your documents are vital and which aren’t, and how to identify what languages you need to translate vital documents into.

Answers to Your Top 5 Questions about Oregon House Bill 2359

Oregon House Bill 2359 raises a lot of questions, not only for healthcare interpreters, but also for the healthcare industry as a whole. We’re here with answers.

The Final Rule: What You Need to Know about Language Access and Section 1557

A final rule has been issued regarding Section 1557 of ACA. See how these new changes affect language access.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): A Peek behind the Curtain of the Healthcare Behemoth

We talk a lot about CMS testing season, but CMS, the organization, is A LOT bigger than that. Get a feel for its history and the impact it has on millions of Americans.

Our Burning Questions about Interpreters Are Finally Answered [Part 1]

Are interpreters essential workers in healthcare? When do you need an interpreter? And where? Helen, certified Russian interpreter and VRI lead at CLI, answers these are more.

Here’s Why Medical Interpreter Certification Is the Perfect New Year’s Resolution

Finally! A New Year’s resolution you can keep!

The Role and Benefits of Healthcare Interpreters in a Medical Environment

Just like other professions in the medical field, healthcare interpreters aren’t static. Read on to find out more.

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