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Chicago Tribune Highlights IVIN
2009.04.09
"It's clearly a cost-saving technology for hospitals because it helps reduce the whole issue of medical errors" says Michael King of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, quoted in this article by Tribune reporter Bruce Japsen. Watch the video report on IVIN.

HCIN Presentation at HIMSS
2009.04.04
Paras and Associates will be presenting a learning session about the experience of the Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN) at the industry leading Health Information Management Systems Society.

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Paras and Associates is the premier provider of technology systems that enable immediate access to language interpreting via video and telephone. ALVIN -- the All Language Video Interpreter Network -- is a unique, automated video and voice call center that instantly matches user needs to the best available interpreter. ALVIN is perfect for hospitals, courts, and settings where language barriers may emerge on a moment's notice. Our customers use ALVIN to improve customer service, boost productivity, and save money relative to the cost of contracted interpreting services.

Today's world is multi-lingual. One, or even two languages are not enough. Read the How It Works section to learn more about what ALVIN can do for you.

ALVIN - Key Benefits

• Instant Access to trained healthcare interpreters.

• Lowest Cost Solution using your own trained hospital interpreters and bilingual staff

• Comprehensive Language Coverage including American Sign Language, with 24/7 service in conjunction with commercial interpreter services.

• Full Access at Every Point of Patient Care in a hospital or clinical network. Video and telephone devices are connected to a single call center.

• Opportunity to Collaborate with other hospitals within your healthcare system or in local or regional networks. Networked hospitals can share interpretation services, increasing the breadth of languages, and taking advantage of economies of scale.

Click here to see how ALVIN works.