As part of its efforts to expand health information, Google today announced a new search feature that will allow doctors to report which languages they can speak.
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People who speak languages other than English often have difficulty navigating the healthcare system in the United States and are at risk of incorrect medical outcomes because they have great difficulty communicating with healthcare providers. It stands to reason that they receive better care from healthcare providers when they have access to trained interpreters or are seen by doctors who speak their native language.
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In a post, Google highlighted other features recently added to search that address the challenges patients face with the healthcare system. One of those features is that users can now see which insurance networks are accepted by providers listed in a search. On mobile, people can now filter by providers who accept Medicare, a feature that spokesperson Iz Conroy told The Verge has been growing in recent months.
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The updates join a set of other features Google has for healthcare providers, including the ability to add links to websites where patients can book appointments, list the conditions a practice , and note whether the space is wheelchair accessible.
Source of information: theverge.com
