Frequently asked questions, frequently found problems, and… unusual opportunity to ask the expert

May 17, 2008

Centro de Eventos y Convenciones, Dinosaurio Mall. Rodríguez del Busto 4086 | Primer piso | Bº Alto Verde |

  Córdoba, Argentina.

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	Time
Registration	9.00
Health Care 101 (Gabriela Lemoine)	9.30
Coffee Break	11.00
Translation Workshop (Dolores Sestopal)	11.30
Lunch	13.00
Q&A session (Diana Carr)	14.30
Closing	15.30

 

Introduction

Based on recently applicable legislation, many health care plans in California and the US will need to translate a number of documents that previously did not require translation. The health care industry is one of the main consumers of Spanish translation produced in Argentina, and the demand is expected to increase as of the second half of 2008.

Even though translation for the health care area is generally well known, Hispano Language Advisory believes that more training on this specific area will help meet the tight deadlines imposed by regulations for this industry, while preserving the quality that differentiates our translations.

Purpose

Through this seminar, Hispano Language Advisory seeks to have access to numerous resources specifically trained in the health care field for translation and editing.

After the seminar, students and recently graduated translators will have insight and valued practice in this area. Experienced translators and editors will also benefit from this continuing education opportunity.

Attendees

This seminar is for graduate free-lance translators and editors, and university students in their senior year in Translation. Staff translators and editors from translation companies are also welcome.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn about the health care system in the United States, understand the legislations involved, the populations affected, and the roles and objectives of health care companies. They will also have intensive workshop practice in common errors in translation, specific client preferences, and regional differences among the Hispanic populations. Finally, attendees will have a unique opportunity to ask questions and learn from a health care consultant joining us via video conference from the United States, who will answer questions regarding the identity and objectives of the translation buyers -the health care companies/state plans- and the needs of the translation users -the Hispanic populations.

Free-lance translators completing this seminar will have a unique opportunity to gain skills in translation for the health care field and to update their profile. The demand for these skills is expected to increase as of the second half of 2008. Don’t miss this opportunity!!

PROGRAM

Health Care 101

• Kinds of health insurance

• Federal and state plans: Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal

• Health care companies: HMO, PPO

• Health plans: kinds of benefits (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental, long-term care, etc.)

• Coverage/gaps in coverage for:

  • Employees (group and individual plans)

  • The unemployed

  • Senior/special needs citizens

• Interaction between private plans and state plans: Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, the “donut hole,” etc.

• Health care costs: HMO, PPO, prescriptions, claims, reimbursements, etc.

• Language Assistance

Translation Workshop

• Kinds of documents: With “enrollee specific” information/Standard

  • Applications

  • Consent forms

  • Letters containing important information regarding eligibility and participation criteria

  • Notices pertaining the denial, reduction, modification or termination of services and benefits, right to file a grievance or appeal

  • Notices advising of free language assistance or interpreting services

  • Marketing materials

  • Evidence of coverage

  • Explanation of benefits

  • Claim forms (into English)

  • Grievances and appeals (into English)

• Back translation

• Attestation

• Transcreation

• Client preferences: Glossaries and style guides

Q&A session

These are some examples of the kinds of questions that may probably be asked during this 1-hour session. All attendees are free to send us questions in advance.

1. What is Language Assistance? What does it mean for health plans?

2. Does Language Assistance legislation affect many states?

3. What kinds of populations use our translations?

4. Who are the Spanish-speaking individuals using our translations? (Immigrants, education level, etc.)

5. How much does health care cost for an average person/family? How does it compare to the average income?

6. Why are health benefits so important?

7. Why is health care so expensive?

8. What kinds of health insurance are available for Spanish speakers in the US?

9. What may a Spanish speaker expect when they go to a hospital/ER/doctor office/pharmacy regarding their language needs? Is it common to find interpreters?

10. What are the benefits for doctors of having Spanish translations readily available? (Patient education)

11. What would health plan marketing officers like to say to their translators?

12. What would benefits/patient education departments like to say to translators?

13. What would the legal department of a health plan like to say to their translators?

14. What would doctors/hospitals like to say to their translators?
    

15. What would the Spanish speakers living in the US like to say to their translators?

Payment Information

Price: $150 for ProZ.com Members. $150 for Users until April. 25th. $180 after April 25th. (Taxes included, prices in ARG pesos)

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1.Transfer funds to the local payment contact

Transfer funds to:

Standard Bank (Former Bank of Boston)

Proz.com Argentina SRL

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Account Number: 0501/02115030/59

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- Your ProZ.com member - Name

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- CUIT number

- Type of tax payer (Monotributo, IVA Inscripto, Consumidor Final)

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