Language Access in Healthcare: Aligning Policy and Evidence to Improve Patient Experience Through Professional Interpretation and Language- Concordant Care
Gabriela Plasencia, Zachary Predmore, Danielle Schlang, Nabeel Qureshi, Denise D. Quigley · 2026
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Gabriela Plasencia and co-authors published a policy review in 2026 on language access in United States health care. Over 68 million Americans speak another language at home, and Spanish speakers form 62 percent of that group. The review covered studies, federal rules, and professional guidelines from 2004 to 2025.
Professional interpreters and language-matched care are recommended, yet barriers persist in practice. The authors call for payments that reward better language support and stronger penalties for poor performers. Health systems should test and use bilingual staff skills in an organized way. Language support must also be built into technology standards. The goal is safer care and better experience for patients who prefer other languages.
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| CREATOR | Gabriela Plasencia, Zachary Predmore, Danielle Schlang, Nabeel Qureshi, Denise D. Quigley |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 31956 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |