Tag: healthcare
What Designers, Educators, and Healthcare Providers Can Learn From Localization
The localization mindset — deeply user-centered, context-aware, and empathetic — has value far beyond the language industry. Many other sectors would benefit from learning how to design communication for someone else’s reality.
Bracing for Impact
On March 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States. The author reflects the degree to which the executive order will reshape language access in the United States and how these changes might affect language service providers.
Embracing AI in Regulated Industries Without Compromising Meaningful Access
Although AI can enhance language services in regulated industries such as healthcare, legal services, government, and education, human expertise remains essential to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance in critical situations.
US House Passes SPEAK Act to Enhance Language Access in Telehealth
Introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), the bill is designed to improve access to telehealth services for individuals with limited English proficiency by standardizing best practices for integrating language services into virtual healthcare platforms.
The Importance of Inclusive Language and Cultural Competency in Queer Healthcare
How can language professionals help improve healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals? Adriel Maroni argues that using gender-neutral terminology, allowing for self-identification, and exercising open-mindedness goes a long way towards fostering inclusive and culturally competent care.
The Essential Role of Specialized Translators at the AI and Life Sciences Nexus
Luciana Ramos argues that the symbiotic relationship between AI-driven solutions and human expertise is crucial in navigating the complexities of medical and scientific content and in improving the output of localization in these fields.
Survey on GenAI in Healthcare Finds Practitioners Prefer Industry- and Task-Specific Models
First Generative AI in Healthcare Survey Uncovers Trends, Challenges, and Best Practices in Generative AI among Healthcare and Life Sciences Practitioners
LEWES, Del., April 23,...
Acolad accredited for healthcare interpreting in the Netherlands
Discover how Acolad's Dutch unit achieves ISO 21998 certification, enhancing interpreting services in healthcare.
Clinical and Tonal Accuracy
Clinical and Tonal Accuracy
Language service planning under consolidated EU-CTR regulations
BY DANIELA RUGHETTI AND STEPHANE MILLET
Translation of clinical trial submissions and follow-up responses to requests...