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Anyone use Cerner Classic and how does it compare

Posted By: Curious George on 2009-09-29
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Why in this day and age would Cerner not come up with a program that is compatible with SH?   I don't understand:(
any info on the Cerner platform?

To the OP, this is just a classic example of KS PR control

My facts cannot be wrong, as this is what happened specifically to me. I do not have to stretch the truth whatsoever.  The true version is colorful enough.  Imagine being hired and thinking you are going to have an unlimited amount of work, quitting your old job, only to find out a week later that not only you, but the other girls on the same account no longer have any work.  Sorry, the deal fell through.  Certainly not MY fault, but KS's.  The thing turned out to be that the account was just an overflow account.  Go figure. 


As far as the bounced check goes, I don't know what "one of the 8 means", but my checked bounced and I received NO letter from KS's bank.  As a matter of fact, I had to email again and again and, yes, again the office to get my money and fees paid.  It took quite a while.  I have the paperwork right here in my desk.  I have proof. 


To the KS MT who says I need to get my facts straight, I believe this is once again Lee pretending to be an MT or one of her management team trying to deflect the truth.  It is the usual way of KS. 


If you do take a job with them, I wish you good luck and I sincerely hope that you do not have the same problems as many of us have had.  


Here you have classic IC loophole

This is exactly why MTSOs as well as MTs alike should understand the meaning of an IC.  Nevermind the set schedule part for a minute.


An MTSO doesn't by law have to supply any work.  Did they tell you in a contract they would?  They can get around it because you are classified as an IC - they need not provide work, overtime, a steady income, any of that. 


As an IC MT we have no rights to say to an MTSO you must provide me work. 


Now, all the other MTs here who just love their situation of IC MT set schedules needs to read these posts especially the original post because this is exactly what happens in these situations. 


No, you don't sit and wait.  As an IC you find something else and tell that MTSO to stick their set schedule where the sun don't shine and that you are an IC and you need to work and that means contracting for other companies which is in essence what an IC really does. 


The painter moves on to the next paying customer as does the MT.  Also, I wouldn't worry about whose work you're taking.  Take the darned work and transcribe it until you can find something else that's truly IC.  You can't worry about their contractors; they are not your problem.  Sorry, but that's the way it goes.  Sounds harsh, but hey, they set us up this way; so it's dog eat dog now.


LOL! That is classic..... I can tell you here at Spheris....
it is no longer a follow the sun approach. India MTs have entire accounts and work the same hours we do. India MTs are not necessary to see that accounts have 24-hour coverage, that attempt at justifying taking our work away is total BS no matter what company you work for. I know at least one account (and I'm sure there are plenty more) that India has that sends no work during the night, and yet they now have the account and they work throughout their night to cover it. Now, if that isn't insane, I don't know what is.
This is classic, but I can usually get them to go away pretty quickly!
No matter what they say I respond No speak English. One lady even tried speaking in Spanish, but I just kept saying the same thing. LOL! Yes, caller ID helps enormously too! I do not answer unknown name calls who do not display their number or anything that seems fishy.
I'd hate to work in an office with you people. Classic example of why I like ..sm
working at home by myself. Kids in school, hubby at work, and most of all no hen fights in the office. I don't peruse these boards often, but when I do it never ceases to amaze me that some have so much time on their hands to bicker here.
you cannot compare
NY with PA. I just left PA at the end of July to move to the Bay Area, South Bay to be exact. It may be more pricy here, but I feel that I have a better quality of life here versus PA. I lived about 20 minutes from Philly.
YOU MIGHT COMPARE IT TO ... sm
walking in a parade, behind a horse ... and picking up the poop after the horse, but earning HALF of what the horse earns, because, after all, YOU didn't generate the poop, but get to clean it up.
I don't think you can compare a sm
vacation schedule wtih the death of a parent!

I don't know what has happened in this society, but folks don't give a rats rear about other folks. Personally I think it all comes back at you.
Or maybe some people have nothing to compare to, so they

think they're getting a good deal.  Some people know nothing except what they have experienced.  They don't know there's better out there.  Some people allow abuse to continue for years because they think it's "normal".  Personally, I've never been disgruntled.  I've always scored high on tests and been placed on higher paying accounts.  However, I don't put up with B.S.  I'm going to warn people about the lousy companies out there, but I also put in a good word for the good ones.


Anyone gone from MQ to Webmedx and how does it compare? (sm)

Was hoping the line counts might be more like MQ was before DocQscribe.  Any info appreciated.


How does it compare to ChartScript? nm
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MQ and DSG both use DQS - how do the lines compare? (sm)
I know I have seen posts about sound issues with DSG, but MQ has their own little set of issues too.  Just wondering if anyone has found they make lines easier with one place or the other, if they perhaps count lines differently one place or the other? 
HOW CAN YOU COMPARE BC WITH PREGNANCY - SM
And this is from someone who has been through both - pregnancy and now status post BC x6 years and counting.  The big difference is I CHOSE to have the pregnancy - but I DIDN'T choose the BC - it chose me.  I don't see how a pregnancy is a disability meriting 4 weeks paid vacation while the rest of us get crap - I was even told I didn't qualify for PTO since I didn't make the required line count. 
I am confused. You can't compare the reports....
unless you turn them in to MQ, then see what line count you get from them compared to the line count you received on the old platform, so these reports would have to be 'standards' or whatever you call them...an operation or something that is the same except for 'fill in the blanks'. I would not work to just count the characters in 'Word'. When that is done, the count is accurate. It sounds like some of the old platforms WERE paying for inflated lines or paying lots extra for headers and footers and demo info, which DQS does not. I am not saying DQS is cheating us...technically it is not... but it sounds like the old platforms paid more lucratively. If this does not make any sense, it is because I HAVE NOT YET HAD MY COFFEE!!!!!!!!WAHHHHHHHH !!
How does ExText compare with DocQscribe?sm
I have used DocQScribe for the last six years...how will I like ExText? I liked DQS and haven't seen anything yet to beat it as for ease of use.
Compare per minute with per line (sm)
I work for Scribes/Nightingale and I was told that per minute divided by 10 = per line rate. Any thoughts as to the accuracy of this comparison?
How do you compare this to Sylcount IV Gold. nm
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Anyone able to compare Webmedx to Keystrokes? sm
Does anyone have experience with both Webmedx and Keystrokes?  Is either better than the other?  Looking for part-time position, specifically radiology.  Thanks for any info.
Do you have their benefits, and if so, how do they compare to other companies. Thanks
nm
How does the software compare? MQ has great
software. In fact, I have been offered jobs with other companies, but their software is so bad that I have stayed with MQ. Still looking though.
I'll be happy to to compare them for you. (sm)
Webmedx has a very good platform with many transcription-friendly features you will absolutely adore. I would say it's better than DQS now, plus WMX is honest. I have never once felt I was being cheated on lines. I always felt I was with DQS. I left MQ for WMX a couple of years ago. I immediately raised my income more than $600 a month. I have never once regretted my decision. You won't either.
It is hard to just compare wages....sm
Because there are so many other variables involved - like how many characters make up a line? What percentage of the dictators are ESL? Do you get paid for headings and spaces? All of these (and more!) could end up affecting your cpl (cents per line - if you get paid that way). You could end up making more, earning less cpl, if the dictator is really easy to understand and you get paid for spaces, headings, etc. Make sure you check these out!
Anyone switch from MQ to Spheris and how does it compare? (sm)

Was told their program is similar to DQS and that 50-60% of their employees make the bonuses based on number of lines.  They weren't exactly breaking the bank with their line rate offer but stated they make it up in bonuses.


There have to be some people who will share their experiences either good or bad and not just post short negative comments.  Specifics please.  Thanks.


E-mail if you aren't comfortable posting and opening yourself up for bashing.


 


 


I had MediTechn experience, looking to compare it
to DocQScribe.
Because I compare the total lines to my paycheck
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You know MQ has a great platform. How does KS compare for ease? nm

You can't compare the two - MDI has only statutory employees and contractors
with no benefits. Transcend has full time employees with benefits. I would not believe everything you hear on this board with regard to pay. I make 8 cents per line with MDI, and I am just hoping I wont get a pay cut for benefits
Goodness, they're both awful companies. Why compare them at all?

I wonder how other companies' plans compare at this point in time? sm
Not sure how long you've been with Wbx but this plan seems comparable to what we had previously; however, I know we are all paying more out of pocket - probably for every single plan at every company -in the last 1-2 years.

Dental - I still think it is a good plan but then I haven't needed a root canal.
That's a horribly offensive term. I wouldn't compare some drama
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The only company I have ever worked for is Soft Script so I have absolutely nothing to compare sm
it to. I had my own accounts, lost them and so went with the first company to high resistance me!  I've been with them a few years now and certainly have had issues but with absolutely nothing to compare it to, I have always assumed this was just par for the course....now after reading all these negative comments about the management and the platform, etc., I am wondering what I'm missing by staying with SS...how much worse is this company than most? Would it be prudent to start interviewing with other companies and if so, which ones are better than SS. I would so appreciate any input....I support myself and believe me if I can find a better company where I could make a bit more money...I would be there yesterday!