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Healthcare Improving CMS Hospital Star Ratings by reducing readmission rates CMS Overall Hospital Star Ratings are available online and reviewable by potential patients deciding where…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
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Healthcare Which medical documents to translate: The DOJ’s Four Factor Analysis You want to provide translations for your patients to lower readmission rates, improve patient satisfaction,…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
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Language Services Choosing quality: Questions for choosing a language services provider Choosing a language services provider for your hospital or healthcare organization is a significant responsibility. The Joint Commission has…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Industry Language learning: Comparing native and non-native vocabularies Many immigrants who come to the US become quite proficient and fluent in English in…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
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ASL ASL as a first language: Interview with a Child of Deaf Adults Melanie is one of our RID-certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and an ASL-VRI supervisor…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025