House Bill 2359 (HB 2359) addresses a major loophole in the state’s Health Care Interpreter Program, which sets language access regulations for healthcare providers that receive reimbursements from public funding. Going into effect on July 1, the bill will require healthcare providers to work with healthcare interpreters certified by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in their interactions with individuals who have limited English proficiency or primarily use sign language.
Interview by Cameron Rasmusson Through her work advancing the Saudi translation and publishing industries, Dr. Hailah Alkhalaf aims to share the country’s diverse cultural...
Unlike other instances of interpreter shortages that have been reported in recent months, this one has not yet been linked to low pay rates.
By Claudio Fantinuoli Generalist AI models are absorbing specialized technologies, reducing products like language tech to mere features. To survive, specialized companies must pursue...