Calif. Medical Centers Beefing Up Interpretation Services
California medical centers are preparing for an influx of newly insured residents under the Affordable Care Act, many of whom likely speak limited or no English. Although some medical centers have interpreters, they sometimes do not have enough bilingual staff to meet patient demand and have to rely on language service agencies.
- "Medical Interpreters Plan To Help More Californians Find a Voice" (Araya, HealthyCal, 1/27).