Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)

See the interpreter, see the patient. Face-to-face communication via secure video β€” including American Sign Language β€” on any device, in minutes.

πŸŽ₯ HD Video
🀟 ASL Available
πŸ”’ HIPAA Encrypted
πŸ“± Any Device
⚑ On-Demand

Visual Communication When It Matters Most

Video Remote Interpretation delivers a certified interpreter's face directly to your consultation β€” through a tablet, laptop, or dedicated VRI cart. For visual-rich interactions like ASL interpretation, mental health assessments, or nuanced medical conversations, seeing the interpreter dramatically improves communication quality and patient comfort.

  • ASL, PSE, and signed language interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients
  • HD video over secure, HIPAA-compliant encrypted connections
  • Works on tablets, laptops, smartphones, and dedicated VRI carts
  • No app download required β€” browser-based for patient and provider
  • On-demand and scheduled sessions supported
  • Session logs, recordings (with consent), and usage analytics in your MLI portal

VRI vs. OPI: When to Use Which

Situation VRI OPI
ASL / Signed Languages βœ“ β€”
Mental Health Visits βœ“ βœ“
Physical Exams / Procedures βœ“ βœ“
Rapid Triage / Phone-Only β€” βœ“
Non-Verbal Patient Cues βœ“ β€”

Where VRI Makes the Biggest Difference

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Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Care

ADA-compliant ASL interpretation in every department β€” not just when an in-person ASL interpreter happens to be available.

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Behavioral Health

Rapport-building and emotional nuance are lost over voice alone. VRI preserves facial expression and nonverbal communication in therapy sessions.

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Informed Consent

Complex decisions require two-way communication. VRI ensures patients can ask questions and confirm understanding visually.

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Telehealth Integration

Add a third-party interpreter to any telehealth visit without breaking the existing provider-patient video connection.

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"Our ASL patients finally have consistent, high-quality interpretation in every department β€” not just when someone remembers to schedule an in-person interpreter two weeks out."
β€” Accessibility Coordinator, Community Health System
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"We piloted VRI in our behavioral health unit and patient satisfaction scores for LEP and Deaf patients jumped 18 points in the first quarter."
β€” Chief Medical Officer, Urban Behavioral Health Center

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