Healthcare Language Access, Technology, and Beyond

November 10, 2025

Clinicians across the U.S. share real frustrations with language barriers in care. AI interpretation offers faster, more accurate, and culturally sensitive solutions.

Haitian Creole in U.S. Health Care: Strategic Imperatives & Risks

Language & Dialect

October 28, 2025

Haitian Creole’s linguistic complexity makes it one of the most challenging languages for both human and AI medical interpretation, demanding specialized training and contextual understanding.

The Executive Checklist for Choosing Your Next AI Interpreter Vendor

October 9, 2025

A concise, compliance-first checklist for healthcare leaders to evaluate AI interpreter vendors on HIPAA alignment, accuracy, ROI and patient experience before signing a contract.

Frontline Emergency Care: How Teach-Back Prevents Language Errors in the ER

Language & Dialect

Language barriers in the ER put patients and hospitals at risk. Teach-back which is asking patients to repeat instructions improves safety, reduces liability and strengthens HIPAA compliance.

Optimizing Patient Flow: ER Operations Win Minutes with Tech

September 28, 2025

Crowding in the ER isn’t random; it’s governed by math. Little’s Law: patients in system = arrival rate × time. Reduce time in the system, reduce the queue.

Is Google Translate HIPAA Compliant? What Every Hospital Needs to Know

Google Translate is not HIPAA compliant. No BAAs, encryption or audit controls. Using it in healthcare creates compliance, safety and legal risks.

Slator 2025 Language AI 50 Under 50: No Barrier AI Recognized

Slator is a leading source for news, research and market intelligence across translation, localization, interpreting and language AI.

3 Languages, Many Dialects: Stories Every Clinic Should Know

Coming from our main article on language vs. dialect? You asked for real cases. Below are three short, true‑to‑life stories.

Language vs. Dialect: Why the Difference Matters

Inspired by Care Culture Talk podcast with Dr. Ilan Shapiro, MD – Executive Medical Leader.

AI vs Human Medical Interpreters: The Complete Guide 101 (2025)

November 27, 2025

A comparison of AI versus human medical interpreters for healthcare organizations.

How to Solve the “One Patient, Multiple Interpreters” Challenge in Healthcare

November 26, 2025

LEP patients face fragmented care. Integrated interpreter models create smoother, patient-centered communication.

Could Your Bilingual Staff Double as Certified Medical Interpreters? Answers to Your Questions

November 27, 2025

Exploring practical considerations for healthcare organizations when certifying bilingual staff as medical interpreters.

Complete Guide to AI Medical Interpreter Solutions

Learn how to select the right AI medical interpreter for your healthcare facility with our comprehensive evaluation framework covering accuracy, compliance, integration, and ROI.

6 Medical Translation Challenges Patients Face With Interpreters

November 27, 2025

Language barriers make healthcare hard, but better interpreter services and clear communication can help patients get better care.

6 Big Problems in Medical Interpretation: What Healthcare Providers Tell Us

Hospitals risk liability when medical translation fails. Gricelda Zamora’s case shows how missed interpretation can breach ACA 1557 making language access vital for safety and ROI.

AI in Medical Translation: Capabilities and Limitations

October 9, 2025

Medical Translation in the AI Era: Understanding the Possibilities and Boundaries

Best Practices for Treating Patients from Different Cultures

Cultural competence in healthcare improves trust and outcomes. Understanding cultural differences, using interpreters, respecting beliefs, and involving families ensures effective, inclusive care.

Why We're Ending Per-Minute Pricing in Medical Interpretation

November 7, 2025

The per-minute interpretation model isn't working for healthcare anymore. Here's why we're introducing a new pricing approach for organizations.

Medical Interpreter Underutilization: Understanding the Gap

Medical interpretation has been underutilized for years, but there's now a path toward 100% utilization.

Basic Spanish Isn't Enough: Why Healthcare Providers Still Need Professional Language Services

Even with basic Spanish skills, healthcare providers can't risk 'getting by' without professional language services - including AI interpretation - as the stakes for patient care are too high

How Spanish Dialects Impact Patient Care?

While Spanish may be the second most spoken language in U.S. healthcare settings, the vast differences between regional dialects create unexpected barriers to patient care - here's why it matters

The Intersection of Low Health Literacy and Limited English Proficiency in Healthcare

Low health literacy and limited English proficiency create major healthcare barriers for millions of Americans, requiring innovative solutions to improve patient understanding.

The Role of Health Educators in Multilingual Healthcare Settings

Health educators serve as essential bridges in healthcare settings, helping patients – especially those with Limited English Proficiency – fully understand and engage with their medical care.

Value-Based Care and Communication Challenges for Patients with Limited English Proficiency

Discover how language barriers impact value-based care metrics and why addressing Limited English Proficiency patients' needs is crucial for healthcare organizations' success.

No Barrier AI Outperforms Traditional Medical Interpreters in First Study

An independent evaluation of NoBarrier's AI technology demonstrates its medical interpreter surpasses professional human interpreters in accuracy

Language as a Social Determinant of Health: Addressing Inequities for LEP Patients

Understanding the Impact of Language Barriers and Social Determinants of Health on LEP Individuals

So, what is Techquity, and why does it matter?

Techquity unites technology and health equity. Discover how it's closing healthcare gaps and how No Barrier exemplifies this approach.

Remote Interpreters Audio and Connectivity Challenges

If you're using remote interpreters, you probably encounter poor audio quality and dropped calls from time to time. Read more about the reasons for these issues.

AI in Healthcare - Consider Starting Small

Explore the benefits of implementing small-scale AI projects in healthcare to maximize value and minimize risks while laying the groundwork for digital transformation.

Deploy Human Interpreters Side by Side with AI Interpreters - The Hybrid Approach

The hybrid human-machine model in medical interpretation effectively combines AI's efficiency and cost-effectiveness while preserving human interpreters for specific situations.

What’s Your Healthcare AI Strategy?

When thinking about your healthcare AI strategy, it's smart to start with low-risk, high-reward initiatives. AI medical interpreters could be a great example - read why.

What is Interpreting Directionality?

Language & Dialect

The L1<>L2 story and the impact of directionality on medical interpreting: human challenges and technological solutions

Medical Interpreter - Human vs AI: The Memory Aspect

"Interpreter Wants You to Repeat" - AI medical interpreters outperform humans in storing medical terminology and processing long dialogues without repetition.

Nurses and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients

Nurses are the frontline when it comes to patients with limited English proficiency - many times facing faster-paced micro encounters and under-utilization of medical interpreters

Are Your Non-English Speaking Patients Following Up on Your Discharge Notes?

Studies reveal many patients with limited English proficiency struggle to understand critical post-visit instructions, highlighting the need for accurate, accessible multilingual discharge notes.

How Private is a Medical Encounter with an Interpreter?

The presence of interpreters for limited English proficiency patients in healthcare settings creates unique privacy challenges

Generating New Revenue for Healthcare Organizations with Medical Interpreting Tech

How healthcare organizations can transform language barriers into revenue opportunities.

Are You Paying for Silence?

Current remote medical interpreting services often include significant periods of silence during patient encounters, resulting in inefficient use of interpreter time and resources.

Planning Your 2025 Language Access Strategy with AI-Powered Oral Interpretation

AI-powered medical interpretation offers healthcare providers a transformative, cost-effective solution for their 2025 language access budgets

Using No Barrier in the ER: An Inside Look

An inside look at improving communication and outcomes for patients with Limited English Proficiency in high-stress medical environments - like the ER.

Medical Interpreting - Reimbursement State

Healthcare institutions must provide language services but face limited reimbursement options, driving a need for cost-effective solutions like AI-driven technologies.

Deploy Medical Interpreter - The Waiting Time Aspect

The waiting time to deploy a professional medical interpreter remains a top challenge in healthcare settings for non-English speaking patients, often causing frustration for medical providers.

The Multiple Touchpoints Problem of Non-English Speaking Patients

Patients with limited English proficiency navigate multiple healthcare touchpoints, each with varying levels of language support quality.

Bias vs Accuracy in AI Medical Interpreting Tech

Healthcare AI, particularly GenAI, raises questions about system and model bias towards different patient groups. In medical interpreting, we believe the focus should be on accuracy rather than bias.

How Many Mistakes Do Medical Interpreters Make?

Medical interpreters are vital for effective communication with limited English proficiency patients. Since accuracy is highly important, the question arises - how accurate are they?

Where is the Interpreter iPad Cart?

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) rolling carts have been available for the last 10 years. We explored the reasons behind the shortage of these carts in healthcare institutions.

Provider - Do You Have LEP Burnout?