ACPE Announces New Award in Honor of Dr. Lucian Leape
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 18, 2011 — The American College of Physician Executives today announced the creation of a new award aimed at medical schools and teaching hospitals making extraordinary strides in promoting a culture of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork among medical…
National Certification for Medical Interpreters Launched in the US
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2009 — Patients in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP) continue to face language barriers that threaten their health and undermine their well-being. But they are one step closer to equitable healthcare with the launch of the first National Certificati…
Limited English Speaking Patients Closer to Being Guaranteed Quality, Equitable Healthcare
National Certification for Medical Interpreters Launches; Inaugural Members of the National Board of Medical Interpreters to Oversee Certification Announced
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2009 — Patients in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP) continue to face language barrier…