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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.

Russian and Ukrainian Interpreters in the Hot Seat? Right Now

How to deal when world events intersect with your job as an interpreter It’s a scene that plays out again and again. A catastrophic event, like war or a virus, is associated with a geographic location. People turn their fear into anger. On the receiving end are ordinary people — expats, residents, immigrants, visitors — … Continue reading Russian and Ukrainian Interpreters in the Hot Seat? Right Now

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.

What Over-the-Phone Interpreters Need to Know about Interpreting over Video Platforms

Telephone interpreting is not isolated to the telephone anymore! You may end up interpreting over a video call, and we’ve got some tips to help you through it.

What’s the Difference Between an Interpreter and a Translator?

A translator and interpreter both work with words in two or more languages, but what they actually do with those words differs.

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

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

Bone-Chilling Nightmares that Will Make Any Remote Interpreter Tremble with Fear

Remote interpreters, what gives you nightmares?! Is it The Jokester? The Dreadful Disruptor? The Ghost Caller? All three?!

A Little Flexibility Can Take the Stress Out of Interpreting Remotely for Minors

Do you enjoy interpreting for minors or does the thought of it send you running for the hills? If you’re in the latter category, we’ve got a few tweaks that could help you change your tune.

Medical Interpreter Certification Is Accessible … Even in a Pandemic

If you’re curious about becoming a certified medical interpreter, read this! And catch the interview with a recent certified interpreter.

‘Communication Should Feel Like a Warm Hug’ and Other Stuff We Learned at LEO’s Conference

CLI’s QA lead and certified Spanish interpreter Marisol attends Linguist Education Online’s conference and shares her insights from the event.

Learning About LGTBQ+ History Can Make You a Better Interpreter

Pride is a month-long celebration commemorating the Stonewall riots of 1969. Even though we’ve come a long way since then, more needs to be done to ensure equality for all.

Keep These Things in Mind When Interpreting for Mental Health Interactions

Mental health interactions, like other interpreting scenarios, require interpreting know-how and a solid understanding of the code of professional ethics.

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