National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) is a professional organization that promotes high-quality language services in healthcare. It develops guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure that patients with limited English proficiency or communication needs receive accurate and respectful interpretation. The NCIHC supports interpreters, healthcare providers, and organizations in improving communication to enhance patient safety, understanding, and care outcomes. Its goal is to make healthcare more equitable and accessible for everyone, regardless of language barriers.