Life expectancy in the U.S. fell by 1.5 years in 2020, the biggest decline since World War II, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That is not even considering the issue…
No one could have predicted the multi-layered, worldwide impact the coronavirus would have when the first confirmed cases were discovered in Wuhan, China on January 7, 2020. When then-President Trump enacted a travel ban from China on January 31 of last year, there were…
Virtual calls are not only commonplace these days, but most of us have become pros at them. Did you know you can include an interpreter on these calls to help your Limited English Proficient (LEP), deaf and hard of hearing employees? Many companies in…
Distance learning: It’s a phrase that causes educators, students and parents to cringe. It was hard on everyone and largely ineffective last Spring. Unfortunately, distance learning will be a reality everywhere – to varying degrees – this Fall. With that in mind, how do…
How do you treat sick people while preventing healthcare professionals from becoming coronavirus patients? That is the biggest challenge the world is dealing with, and more specifically the United States, which is now facing another critical point in the pandemic. The way to keep…
It’s well-known that hospitals and healthcare systems must provide interpreting and translation services to patients free of charge to stay in compliance with the federal government, not to mention it’s just the right thing to do. Picture this: You’re vacationing with your family in…
Millions of previously uninsured Americans have been gaining health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, leading to a greater need for the merge of interpreting services in healthcare systems. Understandably, there has been an increase in adult patients who speak a foreign language; interpreters…
Interpreting can be beneficial to break through language barriers and allow for everyone to communicate with each other without any confusion of information. Everyone involved can feel connected which can also be beneficial for business credibility and professionalism. This article will explain the different…