Interpreting services for patients, providers (video, voice, or in person on site), and translation services.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) The new vendor will provide better quality service with significant cost saving. As mandated by the federal government under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, meaningful access must be provided to limited English speaking patients. Language Line offers a complete solution for UI Health?s patient?s Interpreter and Translation needs.