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From what I've heard, I'd go with MedWare and would not consider Spheris.

Posted By: Theory on 2006-04-29
In Reply to: I work for Medware - Sara

That's just from the reading I've done. I think Spheris used to be Edix, and my understanding is that the software holds people back from producing well.


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Here's a company I've never heard of ...

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http://www.medgarde.com/transcriptionists.htm


I'm not liking what I've heard so far!
Did this all happen recently?
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I've heard of the same problems with others, which is probably one

reason no one seems to work there and has no response.  It wouldn't take but one bounced check for me to leave.  I can't imagine any response they could have that could justify it. 


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I've recently heard about companies which, when you hire, insert a hidden contract clause preventing an MT from hiring with other companies. 


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