rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/dshs-dont-put-lep-patients-and-healthcare-providers-at-risk?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-dshs-dont-put-lep-patients-and-healthcare-providers-at-risk' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) https://actionnetwork.org/groups/washington-federation-of-state-employees-wfse https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/letters/photos/000/253/819/normal/Interpreters_United_Logo_-_Copy.jpg DSHS's attempt to get rid of the affordable medical interpreter testing program that interpreters, Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and healthcare providers have been relying on since 1995 would be disastrous for the quality of the interpreting services, potentially life-threatening for LEP patients, and expose healthcare providers to malpractice lawsuits stemming from poor interpretation services. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dshs-dont-put-lep-patients-and-healthcare-providers-at-risk