The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that both insurers and healthcare practitioners provide language translation services to limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Language translation plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry, particularly in facilitating effective communication between providers and patients who speak different languages.
A wide range of documents may need to be translated to ensure effective communication and care for patients who speak different languages. Here are some of the most common types of documents that are translated in healthcare: