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The Role of Qualified Medical Interpreters in Achieving Section 1557 Healthcare Compliance

HIT Consultant

Under Section 1557, regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the importance of providing language assistance services has been magnified, emphasizing the critical role of qualified medical interpreters in ensuring equal access to healthcare for all patients, regardless of their language proficiency.