To reduce disparities within social determinants of health (SDOH), everyone needs equal access to opportunities and information. And for those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), language challenges can contribute to many SDOHs. Healthcare is one of many areas...
eBook Download: Choosing from Phone, Video, and Event Interpreting The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of healthcare. One of those aspects is routine doctor visits. While many health issues still need to be handled in person, others can be done online...
When you have a health decision to make, do you feel fully informed and armed with the knowledge to make a decision? Do you understand what the doctor told you? Interpreting basic health information, especially when it’s a serious issue or you’re feeling pressured for...
Based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, everyone is permitted the right to receive Federal financial assistance and not be discriminated against race, color or national origin. Laws have been passed at the Federal, state, and local levels to ensure equal access to...
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Patients and families with limited English proficiency (LEP) face disparities in healthcare treatment, resulting in lower-quality care and poorer health outcomes. Disparities in healthcare occur in LEP...
