Baylor/Waco FQHC Study: $500/Employee Interpreter Training Model Closes Bilingual Workforce Gap
A study published in Annals of Family Medicine from Baylor/Waco Family Health Center demonstrates a replicable $500/employee interpreter training program that produces certified medical interpreters from existing bilingual staff. The 40-hour curriculum achieved 92% certification pass rate and reduced interpreter wait times by 60%.
Directly applicable to CA FQHCs facing language access requirements.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, February 15). Baylor/Waco FQHC Study: $500/Employee Interpreter Training Model Closes Bilingual Workforce Gap. Primary source: Annals of Family Medicine. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/baylor-waco-fqhc-interpreter-training-model
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