LAN'S BEST OF BREED SOLUTION WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO AT RISK COMMUNITY
Language Access Network ("LAN"), the industry leader in trusted healthcare communications, is providing interpreting services to the local Physicians Free Clinic/Voluntary Care Network ("PFC/VCN"). In Franklin County, PFC/VCN is the largest coordinator of voluntary health care services. Physicians throughout the central Ohio area donate their services to make sure vulnerable populations get access to much needed healthcare services. Using interpretation services provided by LAN, PFC/VCN is able to coordinate care for patients in over 170 languages using Martti.
Martti (My Accessible Real Time Trusted Interpreter) is LAN's exclusive platform for providing immediate access with one button simplicity and full mobility throughout the clinic. A revolutionary mobile device, Martti provides real-time, on-demand access to qualified medical interpreters using LAN's dedicated HIPAA compliant high-speed broadband network. Carmen Blair, LAN Sales Representative, experienced medical interpreter and community activist, led this initiative for LAN.
"Both Carmen Blair and I, as advocates in the immigrant refugee community, are so proud to see Martti being used as tool to facilitate communication for some of our community's most vulnerable members," stated Erika Shell Castro, Director of Interpreter Services at LAN and cofounder of the Latino Empowerment Outreach Network (LEON). "Knowing that both the providers and patients will have on demand access to qualified interpreters is bringing a long time goal to fruition."
"Our providers and patients are very excited to use LAN's services," Isi Ikharebha, MPH, Director of Physicians Free Clinic and the Voluntary Care Network said. "Our organization is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations: LAN provides a solution that is easy to use, timely and efficient. Additionally, video interpreting allows our patients and providers to better communicate, improving trust and outcomes."
"We are honored to be able to provide our services to this very worthy cause," stated Andrew Panos, LAN's COO. "Limited English Proficient or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing patient populations deserve the same access to care as primary English speakers. We hope to be a part of making an impact on patients' lives and are pleased to be a part of the local effort."
About Physicians Free Clinic/Voluntary Care Network
The Physicians Free Clinic/Voluntary Care Network (PFC/VCN) is the largest coordinator of voluntary health care services in Franklin County with over 1,000 primary/specialty care doctors and 12 hospitals participating. The PFC/VCN connects low-income, uninsured residents with medical homes and improves access to specialty care. Care coordination addresses the needs of patients as they navigate the health care system and works to provide them with the resources necessary to obtain appropriate health care services.
More information is available at www.goodhealthcolumbus.org/pfc.
About Language Access Network, LLC.
Language Access Network, LLC ("LAN") is the leader in trusted healthcare communications. LAN provides video remote interpretation (VRI) services to hospitals and other medical venues nationwide. As a result of LAN being physician owned and solely focused on healthcare, the Company has unique insight into how to drive better outcomes, improve patient satisfaction and be a true partner to our client hospitals. Targeted towards Limited English Proficient and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patient populations, LAN provides its rapidly growing client base (currently over 140 medical facilities nationwide) with 24/7/365 access to the highest quality & trained interpreters available via our centralized video language centers. The Company provides clients with real-time video and audio interpretation capabilities in over 170 languages that help clients improve operations, enhance financial performance and build trust relationships through clear communication.
More information is available at www.lan.us.
Contacts:
Language Access Network, LLC
Melissa Ludwikowski, 614-355-0900 x.910
mludwikowski@lan.us
