Following International Translation Day on September 30th, ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. highlights the vital importance of precise written healthcare translation services in protecting patients and maintaining continuity of care.
(PRUnderground) October 20th, 2025
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc., a leading human-driven translation and localization company serving hospitals, law firms, and government agencies since 1987, commends the efforts of many healthcare systems to improve language access and patient safety. With nearly 40 years of experience and over 700 certified linguists worldwide, ASTA-USA continues to enhance healthcare communication through precise translation of written materials.
Written accuracy is essential for patient safety. Besides ensuring real-time understanding with interpreters, hospitals also need healthcare translation services for written materials that guide treatment and support informed consent. Document mistranslations or oversimplifications caused by AI tools can harm patient outcomes. Effective communication through both spoken and written channels is not optional in medicine; it is lifesaving.
ASTA-USA has long warned that errors in patient documentation can cause serious harm, echoing cases like the $71 million “intoxicado” mistranslation lawsuit. This lawsuit involved a critical mistranslation that led to an 18-year-old man being misdiagnosed and treated improperly. As a result, he became a quadriplegic.
“Healthcare providers trust us because every translation is handled by a subject-matter expert, not a machine,” said Alain J. Roy, Founder of ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. “AI translation can’t recognize cultural nuance or medical context. One mistranslated clause in a treatment plan or informed-consent form can change care instructions and outcomes entirely.” The company’s proprietary ExAct
process, which includes translation, independent proofreading, and executive verification, ensures every file is medically accurate, HIPAA-compliant, and culturally precise.
As industries become more dependent on automation, ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. continues to warn that overconfidence in machine-generated language could result in the next corporate scandal. Its professional human translation services safeguard against errors that invalidate compliance filings, confuse caregivers, or compromise patient rights. Hospitals and health systems partnering with ASTA-USA receive certified translations of patient education materials, insurance communications, discharge summaries, and clinical policies, all essential for continuity of care and legal protection.
Those looking for more details about professional translation services for healthcare institutions can visit www.asta-usa.com. The company is dedicated to improving patient safety through linguistic accuracy because precise language saves lives.
About ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc.
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. is a leading corporate language translation services provider. They specialize in translating important written communication, content, and materials for high-impact organizations from any language into any other language.
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