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Language shouldn’t be a barrier to care. Yet, 25.7 million people in the U.S. have limited English proficiency (LEP), making it harder to access healthcare and government services. The United States Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public briefing to address this issue. Experts will discuss: ➝ How language barriers impact access to care ➝ Challenges in providing language access ➝ Best practices for improving equity This matters to healthcare professionals. Every day, providers see how communication gaps affect patient care. Language access is essential. Join the conversation. ➝ Attend in person or via live stream on March 21, 2025 ➝ Submit public comments by April 21, 2025 More details here: https://lnkd.in/eufr_y7K

A new Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States, reversing a decades-old policy aimed at improving access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-UC5377 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄: federal language access protections remain in place, and the need for effective communication in patient care has not changed. While the order signals a shift in federal language policy, it does not eliminate existing language access protections under federal law. For healthcare organizations navigating this change, understanding the nuances of the order — and what remains unchanged — is critical. 

Big announcement: we’re raising the bar for healthcare interpretation. All Equiti interpreters now complete 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – double the previous requirement and triple the industry standard.  To equip them to deliver highest-quality care, every interpreter receives: ✔ 𝟴𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 in medical terminology, ethics, and cultural competency.  ✔ 𝟰𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 with expert mentorship.  ✔ 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to keep skills sharp and up to date. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/g5xJiCMq This initiative is one of several service enhancements made possible by the integration of Voyce and Martti under Equiti, which brings together two of healthcare’s largest and most innovative language access providers with expanded resources and capabilities. For healthcare providers, this means smoother communication, stronger patient trust, and better outcomes. 

Big announcement: under Equiti, Voyce has doubled its medical interpreter training requirement from 60 to 120 hours – triple the industry standard.  This includes:  → 𝟴𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 covering medical terminology, ethics, and cultural competency.  → 𝟰𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 with real-world scenarios and expert mentorship.  → 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to keep skills sharp and knowledge up to date. For healthcare providers, this means:  ✔ Clearer communication.  ✔ Better patient experiences.  ✔ Stronger health outcomes. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gP_8ZS88 This training initiative ensures that Voyce interpreters are better equipped than ever to support patients and providers. All training aligns with industry best practices, reinforcing safety, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity. 

For millions of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), language barriers in telehealth create serious gaps in care. But with the right interpretation technologies and culturally competent strategies, we can change that. Join us, in partnership with America's Essential Hospitals for "Transforming Telehealth for Multilingual Communities", featuring expert insights from Equiti's Director of Language Service Advocacy, Tatiana González-Cestari PhD, and President, Andrew Royce, on making telehealth truly accessible and inclusive. 📅 Wednesday, March 19 🕑 2:00 PM ET 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ga8zTPvU

Spread the word! Voyce’s own Tatiana González-Cestari PhD will take the stage at the 37th annual Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters - CATI Conference next month to present "Flip the Rx for Interpreting Medications." We can’t wait to join the conversation—hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is the day! As healthcare evolves, secure, compliant, and accessible care remains essential for better patient outcomes. At HIMSS25, Equiti's President Andrew Royce and Integrations Product Manager Jess P. will break down: - How integrated language solutions reduce length of stay and readmissions - Integrated, secure, multilingual healthcare - What culturally competent care looks like We can’t wait to share insights and connect with you. See you there! 🔹 What: Language Access: Navigating AI, Security, and Care 🔹 When: Tuesday, March 4, 3:25-3:55 PM 🔹 Where: HIMSS25 Main Stage!

As healthcare embraces the transformative power of AI and emerging technologies, the ability to communicate effectively, securely, and compliantly across diverse patient populations has never been more critical.  At HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, Equiti’s President and Voyce Co-Founder, Andrew Royce, and Integrations Product Manager, Jess P., will break down:  🔹 The real-world impact of embedded, tech-enabled language solutions  🔹 How Equiti solutions reduce readmissions, improve care, and enhance security  🔹 The challenges of compliance in multilingual healthcare environments Join us to learn more!    🔹 What: Language Solutions at the Crossroads of AI, Security, and Care  🔹 When: Tuesday, March 4, 3:25-3:55 PM  🔹 Where: HIMSS25 Main Stage! 

Technology has the power to bridge communication gaps and transform healthcare.  Voyce offers tech-enabled language solutions that empower individuals and providers with seamless, accessible communication. Tatiana González-Cestari PhD, National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) member and Equiti's Director of Language Service Advocacy, shares: 

IT & population health staff looking to enhance patient outreach & engagement are invited to join us for our quarterly user group meetings. February's session will serve as both a refresher for current Voyce clients and a guide for prospective users. Register at mpca.net/events