In the United States alone, the limited English proficiency (LEP) population has grown significantly (approximately 8%of the total population). Language barriers in healthcare impedes equitable access to care, making it difficultfor providers to provide high-quality medical care. When patients and healthcare professionals do not speak the same language, it can lead to misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, and inadequate treatment. Beyond the impact this has on a patient and theircare, it leaves healthcare organizations exposed to risk.
