Behind the Results: The Role of Professional Interpreters in the Medical Interpreter Pilot Project

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Monterey Language Services was ranked highest in the California Medical Interpreter Pilot Project (MIPP). Please see the success story here: https://www.montereylanguages.com/blog/medical-interpreter-pilot-project-independent-findings-and-operational-insights-5214 When patients and professionals truly understand each other, outcomes improve. The Medical Interpreter Pilot Project demonstrated just how powerful clear communication can be—showing measurable improvements in patient engagement and preventive care. But results like […]

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Posted on Tuesday, March 17th 2026

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Monterey Language Services: Highest-Ranked Medical Interpreter Provider in California Pilot Project

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In the statewide California Medical Interpreter Pilot Project, Monterey Language Services received the highest ranking among participating medical interpreter providers. Our interpreters supported clinics serving patients with limited English proficiency through this initiative, led by the California Department of Health Care Services under SB 165 (Atkins, 2019, Chapter 365). Key Outcomes from UC Berkeley Evaluation […]

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Posted on Monday, March 2nd 2026

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Access to Interpreters and Translators – Some History on 1557

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Following on our last blog about language trends, we would like to share an example of what’s going on in the language industry regarding language access. The Association of Language Companies recently announced that the US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a new rule to improve language access in healthcare settings. This […]

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Posted on Friday, August 12th 2022

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