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Breaking language barriers in healthcare: How AI-enhanced translation solution Pocketalk fosters patient communication

Breaking language barriers in healthcare: How AI-enhanced translation solution Pocketalk fosters patient communication

March 10, 2025Digital Health

Pocketalk, a secure, AI-powered, handheld translation device, is a game-changing solution. In partnership with SCALE Innovation, Pocketalk offers instant translations in over 85 languages, enabling seamless real-time conversations between healthcare professionals and patients who…

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Exhibitor blog: The hidden cost of language barriers

Exhibitor blog: The hidden cost of language barriers

March 5, 2025May 18, 2025Digital Health

Author: Kavita Parmar, Co-founder, Word360Ahead of the upcoming 10 Year Plan, healthcare organisations across England are facing growing pressure to streamline operations through digital transformation, improve patient outcomes and optimise operational costs. One often-overlooked…

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Transforming Healthcare Communication with Pocketalk: A Translation Device for Emergency Situations and Everyday Care

Transforming Healthcare Communication with Pocketalk: A Translation Device for Emergency Situations and Everyday Care

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025Digital Health

In a world where healthcare organisations like the NHS strive to provide inclusive care at scale, language barriers remain a critical challenge. Pocketalk’s AI-powered, handheld translation device is transforming communication in healthcare settings, providing…

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Can the ACO Primary Care Flex Model help link physical and mental healthcare?

Can the ACO Primary Care Flex Model help link physical and mental healthcare?

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Healthcare IT news

The connection between behavioral health and physical health is well-documented. Physical health is greatly affected by such behaviors as smoking, substance abuse, poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep and more. In addition, mental…

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The Consequences of Generic Healthcare Messaging in America — and What We Can Do About It | Healthcare IT Today

The Consequences of Generic Healthcare Messaging in America — and What We Can Do About It | Healthcare IT Today

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by SriVani Ganti, Senior Director of Health Equity, Content & Creative Services at mPulse
My grandmother did not speak English. She spoke Telugu, the fourth most commonly spoken language…

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Using Text Messaging Surveys in General Practice Research to Engage With People From Low-Income Groups: Multi-Methods Study

Using Text Messaging Surveys in General Practice Research to Engage With People From Low-Income Groups: Multi-Methods Study

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Background: SMS text messages through mobile phones are a common means of interpersonal communication. SMS text message surveys are gaining traction in health care and research due to their feasibility and patient acceptability. However,…

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Advancing Healthcare Language Services and Leveraging Responsible AI | Healthcare IT Today

Advancing Healthcare Language Services and Leveraging Responsible AI | Healthcare IT Today

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Adam Rademacher, Director of Operations at AMN Healthcare Language Services
AI’s transformative impact spans across industries– including healthcare. In the area of translation and interpretation services, we are…

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Limited English Proficiency Patients Face Challenges with Telehealth Visits

Limited English Proficiency Patients Face Challenges with Telehealth Visits

May 9, 2024May 10, 2024HIT Consultant

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– A new study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) have a less positive…

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HHS Unveils Updated Language Access Plan for Health Equity

HHS Unveils Updated Language Access Plan for Health Equity

November 16, 2023November 18, 2023Patient Engagement HIT

By Sara Heath

November 16, 2023 – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is cracking down on language access and patient rights to medical interpreters as a part of agency efforts to improve health…

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Designing a Mobile e-Coaching App for Immigrant Informal Caregivers: Qualitative Study Using the Persuasive System Design Model

Designing a Mobile e-Coaching App for Immigrant Informal Caregivers: Qualitative Study Using the Persuasive System Design Model

November 9, 2023November 10, 2023JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Background: Informal caregivers are vital in caring for their family and friends at home who may have illnesses or disabilities. In particular, the demands for caregiving can be even more challenging for those with…

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