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Discussion abounds about Healthcare Interpreter Testing. We want to make sure our friends in the Healthcare Community are kept abreast of the latest trends. 

The Joint Commission (formerly JAHCO) is looking to implement new standards for interpreter testing that will be taking effect in 2011.  We would like to share this updated information with you as there is a lot of conflicting information out there regarding interpreter testing standards, and certification. 

Written by: Lisa McCormack - The Stowe Reporter

Imagine you’re a national health-insurance company with a great product that you want to market to Chinese-American senior citizens who live in New York City and don’t speak English.

First, you’d have to translate your marketing materials into the correct Chinese dialect. Next, you’d have to hire an interpreter to attend health fairs and translate for prospective customers. Then, after selling your product, you’d have to translate all of your members’ materials and add a Chinese-language page to your website.