Medical Documents in Plain Language
Built at 305 Hack — Responsible AI in Healthcare & Biotech
Over 30 million Americans struggle to understand their own medical documents. Complex terminology, confusing lab values, and clinical jargon create barriers to health literacy — disproportionately affecting elderly, immigrant, and low-income communities.
MedSpeak uses AI to translate medical documents into plain, easy-to-understand language. Upload a lab report, discharge summary, or clinical note — get a clear explanation that anyone can understand.
- 📸 Image Upload — Snap a photo of your document, we'll extract the text
- 🌍 Multi-Language — Get explanations in English or Spanish
- 🔊 Text-to-Speech — Listen to explanations for accessibility
- 🔍 Entity Extraction — Key values highlighted with normal/abnormal indicators
- 🔒 Privacy First — Documents are processed, not stored
- Frontend: Next.js 14, React, Tailwind CSS
- AI: Claude (Anthropic) for natural language processing
- OCR: Claude Vision for document image extraction
- Deployment: Vercel
Health literacy is a fundamental equity issue. By making medical information accessible, MedSpeak helps:
- Elderly patients understand their test results
- Non-native speakers access healthcare in their language
- Caregivers advocate for family members
- Everyone make informed decisions about their health
Built with ❤️ by Chief, Roman & Stella (AI)
MedSpeak is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.