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Propio National Interpretation Day

Propio interpreters share the experiences that inspired their careers and what continues to motivate them. Their stories highlight the vital role of language access and its meaningful impact every day.

Section 1557 three years later | Is your organization compliant?

It’s been three years since Health and Human Services’ final order on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act took effect. US healthcare providers have worked hard to meet the language access requirements that Section 1557 lays out. Has your organization achieved compliance with the interpretation and translation requirements found in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care … Continued

Healthcare Does phone vs. video vs. in-person interpretation impact patient satisfaction?

A 2018 review (entitled Patient Satisfaction of Telephone or Video Interpreter Services Compared with In-Person Services) collected results from eight separate studies. Each sought to compare patient satisfaction with phone or video interpretation to that of an on-site interpreter. Patient satisfaction – and its subsequent HCAHPS scores – represents a critical metric for hospitals and healthcare organizations. Understanding how language … Continued

Interpreter protocols and what they mean: FAQ

Interpreting is a well-established profession with many protocols and standards. These protocols might seem a little perplexing or startling for those who may have never used an interpreter before. Here are the answers to some questions you may have about how an interpreter conducts an interpretation session. Q: Why is my interpreter speaking in the … Continued

How to eliminate disparities in LEP patient healthcare

Did you know April is National Minority Health Month? The theme selected for 2023 is “Better Health Through Better Understanding,” which focuses on providing culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. In addition to sharing data about health disparities for limited-English proficient (LEP) patients, Propio wants to help you take meaningful steps toward … Continued

How to use language services to improve health equity

Hospitals and healthcare organizations need systems that improve health equity for all patients. How can your organization enhance care for all patients, regardless of their background? What is health equity? According to the World Health Organization (WHO): Health equity is the absence of unfair, avoidable, and remediable differences in health status among groups of people. Health and … Continued

Providing better healthcare to LEP children and families

It’s a common scenario for many hospitals: A family brings in an injured child. Everyone is scared – the child may be in pain or confused about what’s happening, and the parents are worried about their child’s care and helping them feel better. Now imagine this scenario with a family that speaks Arabic and can’t … Continued

Preparing Government Events with Multilingual Services

Government events are designed to serve the public—but public needs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Communities are made up of people with different backgrounds, including many who speak languages other than English at home. For events to be successful, language access has to be part of the planning process—not something added at the last minute. When residents can … Continued