Laws & Regulatory Standards for Medical Interpreting

Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- ACA Resources in Other Languages
Executive Order 13166
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Language Access Plan
National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards
National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Joint Commission
- Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- What are the key points organizations must consider when interpreter services are provided by staff and practitioners?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Civil Rights

Please review the Laws, Regulations and Standards Related to Medical Interpreting for your state. Also, please check with your employer, facility or organization where services will be provided.