AI, Automation, and the Future of Language Services: A Conversation with Dan Nelson
Global enterprises of all types have long struggled to provide language services quickly and accurately enough to those who need them, without overstretching tight budgets. Now, artificial intelligence is bringing smarter, more adaptable solutions for these problems within reach. But what does that actually look like in practice? Can AI reduce wait times for interpreters, […]
Reliable OPI for Non-Majority Languages
Most organizations have a plan in place for language assistance in widely spoken languages like Spanish. But what if someone with limited English proficiency (LEP) requests over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) in a language or dialect you’ve never heard of? Languages of lesser diffusion (LLDs) can be difficult to cover, and when no interpreter is available, communication […]
Top 8 Ways to Stretch Your Language Access Budget
With language access requirements and needs changing all the time and budgets getting even tighter, increasing spending on language access isn’t an option. However, spending smarter is—and we’re here to help you figure that out. Technology and a clear plan focused on top priorities can help you stretch your budget while maintaining quality and ensuring […]
How BIG Language Solutions is Redefining Translation Quality with AI-Enhanced MTPE and Custom Language Models
Some days it seems like Artificial Intelligence has already taken over the world. Ranging from driver-assistance to interactive virtual tour guides, just about every industry is adopting some form of AI in an effort to make things easier, faster, and more efficient. In the field of translation services, BIG Language Solutions understands that there is […]
How We Handle Massive Volumes of Customer Communications with LanguageExpress™
How do you translate thousands of documents quickly and accurately without breaking compliance rules and without drowning in detail and manual work? Companies in regulated industries, like healthcare payors, face this challenge daily. Payors, for instance, must provide members with clear, multilingual communications such as Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and appeals letters, on tight deadlines […]
Quality Assurance for Over-the- Phone Interpretation Services
How You Can Trust Every Word Outstanding customer service leads to exceptional customer experience and high satisfaction scores. But how can you be sure your OPI vendor provides this each time one of your community members speaks to an interpreter representing your organization? You also want assurance that your vendor will provide you with attentive […]
How to Choose High-Quality Interpreters for Community Health Settings
There are 3 foundational reasons why providing non-native English speakers with interpretation support is so critical in community health: To meet these goals, easy access to a large pool of skilled interpreters to help convey medical information is a must. Language skills are only part of the picture. Interpreters working in healthcare need specialized training, […]
Why Your Healthcare Organization Needs a Language Services Partner for Language Access
1 in 5 Americans speak a language other than English at home—which means they may not understand critical healthcare conversations if those conversations are in English. How confident would you feel about a patient’s safety or the effectiveness of their care if they didn’t fully understand their diagnosis or treatment plan? Overcoming these communication barriers […]
How to Improve Customer Service, Outcomes, and Satisfaction with Language Access
Imagine struggling to understand the conversations that matter most: with your doctor, your attorney, or your child’s teacher. This is a daily reality for over 25 million Americans with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). When communication breaks down, it’s more than just frustrating—it can impact health, legal rights, education, and access to essential services. The stakes […]
5 Reasons Why Google Translate is a Terrible Solution for Doctors
Good communication is the foundation of effective medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Yet providers are also under tremendous time pressure, and getting an interpreter or requesting a translation adds an extra step. At first glance, Google Translate seems like a tempting solution. Real-time translation into hundreds of languages for free at the press of a […]
