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Managing Back Translation

Managing Back Translation

Back Translation is the process of translating a translated document back into the original language of the source content. The goal of managing this process is to ensure that the target and source language accurately match. This process is often required by law in...
5 Recent Studies that highlight the importance of Health Literacy

5 Recent Studies that highlight the importance of Health Literacy

Health Literacy and Healthcare Communications have an impact on pressing healthcare needs. Here are 5 recent Studies on Healthcare Outcomes that reveal the Importance of Health Literacy and Culturally Competent Care in the Healthcare setting. 1. Diabetes Medication...
Testing for Spanish Readability

Testing for Spanish Readability

In this blog, we will discuss Spanish Readability Testing of  Healthcare Translations. Accepted Readability Models referenced for Medicare and Medicaid grade level requirements were originally developed for English writing. We’ll discuss how the Spanish language...
Understanding Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scores

Understanding Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scores

We typically use the Flesch-Kincaid (F-K) method to test the grade levels of Plain Language writing for Medicaid/Medicare compliance. Flesch-Kincaid scores can easily be obtained in programs like MS Word and are accepted by all States with recommended testing methods....
Health Disparities and Adherence Infographic

Health Disparities and Adherence Infographic

Health Disparities and Medication Adherence are directly affected by providing Culturally Competent Care. Healthcare Translation Services play a big role in this care as healthcare communications provide a bridge between the patient and the healthcare provider. As...
Culturally competent care affects adherence

Culturally competent care affects adherence

In our work with the translation of healthcare communications and health literacy awareness trainings, we consider culture as part of the language and see how culturally competent care affects adherence.  Culture is a way of living, thinking, and behaving. Culture...