Medical Interpreting Laws

Appropriate Use of Medical Interpreters | AAFP

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/1001/p476.html

It is best to use the “teach back” or “show me” technique, in which the patient is asked to repeat the directions in his or her own words. 22 If the patient is unable to do so, the directions...

Clinicians’ Obligations to Use Qualified Medical …

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/clinicians-obligations-use-qualified-medical-interpreters-when-caring-patients-limited-english/2017-03

Interpreters and The Medical Practice: What Every …

https://www.miec.com/knowledge-library/interpreters-and-the-medical-practice-what-every-physician-should-know/

Providing interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (Americans with Disabilities Act) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal …

Section 1557 | Affordable Care Act | FAQ | Interpreters Unlimited

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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect July 18, 2016 and has a direct impact on the laws surrounding medical language services. Under the …

Laws Requiring Interpreters in Healthcare – …

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Civil rights legislation and executive orders in the United States have both outlined laws requiring interpreters in healthcare. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order …

ADA Requirements - Effective Communication | ADA.gov

https://www.ada.gov/resources/effective-communication/

The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title …

9 Things To Know About Medical Interpretation …

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Medical interpretation, also known as healthcare interpretation, is an essential service that everyone in the U.S., should they need it, should be able to easily access. Healthcare interpreters …

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/index.html

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) If English is not your primary language and you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, you may need an interpreter or …

Translation and Interpretation Services | Medicaid

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/financial-management/medicaid-administrative-claiming/translation-and-interpretation-services/index.html

With the enactment of Section 201(b) of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA, Public Law 111-3) on February 4, 2009, states …

State-by-State Regulations for Interpreters and …

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State-by-State Regulations for Interpreters and Transliterators ...