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I love Medquist and have -
Posted By: MQLOVER
never had any problems with them. I think it is funny that all of you who work there come on day after day after day and say bad things about them. Find another job!!!!!!! There are so many posted on the Job Seeker's Board. Enough already!!!!
Sheri from MT stars -
Posted By: Tamera
Sheri, I just wanted to let you know that I have not received an e-mail giving me a chance to draw from the gift bag. I made a donation using paypal on December 2nd and have not heard anything. I do have the reference number for verification.
Anybody use Flashtype Expander -
Posted By: Hope
If so how do you like it?
Focus Infomatics has another ad on the jobs board -
Posted By: sm
again
Are 'dial-in' accounts very common? nm -
Posted By: me
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Need a good place to get ink cartridges. -
Posted By: mtathome
I have been ordering my HP ink cartridges for Office Depot. The expense is getting out of hand, and the ink does not last any time at all. Does anyone have any ideas? Walmart seems to be higher than Office Depot. I have gotten burned before ordering from some place online. The cartridges were an off brand, and although they said they would, they would not work in our printers.
transortho out of Washington State -
Posted By: Seasoned MT
Does anyone know about this company transortho.com out of Washington State? Input would be appreciated
Use of slang -
Posted By: Hmmmm
Back in the day, over 20 years ago when I started transcribing, it was unheard of to transcribe slang in a report, but now you get your hand slapped if correct the slang. Thanks AAMT for making it so acceptable. Thank you AAMT for supporting outsourcing overseas. Thanks AAMT for making easier on those who taking our jobs away to not have know proper English.
???going rates -
Posted By: sara
Help!!! just been offered an OB/GYN doctor account. What should I charge?
Question: How many of you use your own PC for work? -
Posted By: MTinSA5
With my hoped-for change in employers, I'll have to return the company computer I now work on. My own PC is tired and overloaded and not a good option for working on. I'm broke - which is why I'm looking for a new job - so purchasing more equipment (even off ebay) will be a stretch.
So my question is, how much will I be limiting my career options if I look for a company that supplies their own computer? I'm seeking work FT not as an IC. Any input greatly appreciated!
Dumb question about companies that require -
Posted By: sm
you to live in a certain state but want you to work at home. I don't understand. What if you had unlimited long distance? Are there other reasons?
wolf star transcription -
Posted By: boogie
I was just wondering if anyone has done radiology for Wolf Star transcription??? Just wanted some feedback on the company. Thanks:)
MEDRITE question -
Posted By: MT
Can someone explain the master view function to me. How can I bring up old dictations and can I cut and paste into shortcuts from there? TIA
Still looking for Andre Pouliot from Biloxi -
Posted By: Mainer
Andre is the brother of my husband's friend. We live in Central Maine. We have checked all of the "safe lists," including the "Gulf Coast News" website, but my husband's friend has heard nothing from his brother since his brother was boarding up his house for Katrina.
Unfortunately, Andre lived in Biloxi and he could see the beach from the back of his house, which probably means that there is not much hope of finding him alive.
Just thought I'd make one last effort for what it is worth.
Thanks guys.
Telecommuters being asked to pay taxes for home state of -
Posted By: their employer. See inside
By TOM HERMAN and RACHEL EMMA SILVERMAN
Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
November 1, 2005
A move by the Supreme Court means that many telecommuters could ultimately face higher income-tax bills.
The nation's highest court yesterday declined to hear an appeal by a Tennessee man who telecommuted to New York and was charged by that state for taxes on all his income. Because the Supreme Court won't review his appeal, New York's decision stands.
Many telecommuters could face higher state income-tax bills if other states are emboldened by New York's success and enact similar rules that tax out-of-state telecommuters. Some members of Congress already have introduced legislation to protect telecommuters from such taxes.
Some 9.9 million people work at home full- or part-time for employers other than themselves, according to the Telework Advisory Group at WorldatWork, an association for human-resources professionals. As telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years -- and as higher gas prices make commuting even more expensive -- millions of people are working in one state for employers in other states. Tax issues may arise over which state or states can tax a worker's income.
New York, a high-tax state that's home to many large corporations, has pursued out-of-state telecommuters aggressively. "By its silence, the Supreme Court permits other states to do the same," says Nicole Belson Goluboff, an attorney who has written extensively on telecommuting law. "Any state might find this attractive and go ahead and start taxing nonresidents."
A handful of other states, including Pennsylvania and Nebraska, already have rules similar to New York's.
The case at issue involved Thomas Huckaby, a computer specialist who lives in Nashville. Earlier this year, New York's highest court, in a 4-3 decision, said Mr. Huckaby owed New York taxes on all of his income from a New York employer -- even though Mr. Huckaby had spent only about 25% of his time in New York and the other 75% in Tennessee.
The Huckaby case involved a New York State tax-department rule affecting people who live in another state, work for a New York employer and occasionally come to New York on business. That rule says income from work performed out of state is taxable by New York unless it's done for the employer's "necessity." Mr. Huckaby acknowledged his employer didn't require him to work in Tennessee, says Peter L. Faber, a New York lawyer who represented him. Mr. Faber argued New York's "convenience" test violated state law and the U.S. Constitution by taxing income earned out of state.
The New York rule could have wide-ranging implications. It may affect not only people like Mr. Huckaby, but also others who live in neighboring states, work in New York and choose to do some of their work at home. "We need federal legislation" to protect both types of workers, Ms. Goluboff says.
Consider the case of Edward A. Zelinsky, a law-school professor who lives in New Haven, Conn., and teaches at a law school in New York City. He says New York taxed him on all his law-school wages even though he spent 60% of his time at home doing research, writing, and grading exams and papers. Prof. Zelinsky lost his case in New York's highest court, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the decision in 2004.
New York adopted its rule many years ago. Officials were concerned about commuters who lived in a neighboring state, such as Connecticut, and brought work home on weekends, worked on Saturday and Sunday, and then claimed to owe New York tax on only five-sevenths of their income, instead of 100%.
Telecommuters might get a reprieve if Congress passes proposed legislation called the Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act. The bill, which seeks to prevent states from collecting taxes from employees for work performed outside that state, was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd and Republican Rep. Christopher Shays, both from Connecticut. Under the bill, workers would have to be physically present and working in a state for that state to be allowed to collect income tax from employees.
Sen. Dodd said yesterday that the court's move "underscores the need" to take legislative action.
The Supreme Court announcement is not a decision on the case's merits. The lower-court ruling stands and could, of course, lead other states to enact such rules. But it doesn't mean that the court has decided the issue or that such laws will be upheld if appealed in the future. Copyright © 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
can you take part of the water bill under the home office deduction? (nm) -
Posted By: home-office IC
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Roanoke or Salem, VA -
Posted By: Theresa
I would like some info on this area of VA. My son may be going to college there and we would move there if he is recruited. I can take my job with me, but my husband would need to find work. He is a very skilled carpenter. I am interested to know about the job market, housing prices, schools (I have a 15 yo). Any info would be appreciated.
Theresa
Word Expansion Suggestion -
Posted By: Shelly
I was wondering what is the best to different in expansions between laparoscopy, laparoscope, laparoscopic, arthroscope, arthroscopy, arthroscopic. Does anyone has any suggestions? I use the Expander in Word. Thanks so much!
A 16-YO driver -
Posted By: question...sm
I just want opinions here...
My DD's best friend is 16...she got her license in July. The BF has a 17-month-old brother that her mom allows her to drive around...I don't mean just around where we live, I mean on the highway...a very busy, main, 4 lane highway...
My question is, do y'all agree or disagree with this? Do you think it's really, really dangerous and just too much of a risk to let this girl drive her baby brother around?
It's probably pretty apparent that I think it is absolutely crazy! It scares me so much when I know they are out running around in her car. Is it just me or do y'all feel this way? 
copying or transferring Extext expanders -
Posted By: movin' on
I'm moving to a different MTSO and would like to copy all (probably 20,000) of the expanders/abbreviations I've created over the years. Hopefully, I can copy these on to a disk and transfer them to the my new MTSO, which utilizes Bayscribe. It wouldn't be much fun having to re-create these. Help, anyone?
reference book advice -
Posted By: upnorth
I need to update a couple of my books, namely surgery and equipment words and lab words. I have never used an electronic reference and wondering if anyone has and find it easier to use. I just dread another "thing" I have click my mouse on, but wondering if that is actually quicker than looking up in a book. Also.. I see there is some "wild card search" on Stedman's and has anyone used that and how does it work. Thanks!
How do you go about finding your own accounts? -
Posted By: Wondering
I have been an MT for 10+ years. I have always worked for either a hospital, clinic, or private practice, and have worked from home for the last 5 years, most recently with a service. I would like to try to get my own accounts, but not really sure where to start. Can someone give me some tips/pointers for landing my own local accounts? Im just tired of working for someone else and not making any money and having no benefits.
bringing back the work! -
Posted By: cj
In addition to doing MT, I also work as a coder at a very large teaching hospital and academic facility with 160'some clinics. Our transcription is outsourced and recently started going overseas. Guess what - our hospital is bringing it back to the States AND will not accept voice recognition! Too many errors that affect coding, AR days and, thus, reimbursement. Our dictation will continue to be outsourced but will not be allowed to go outside the US and can only be done by a real MT. Too bad it had to be the reimbursement that was the only issue that will bring the work back and not simply the fact that the quality is just not there but..at least there is something that will keep the work here in the US and keep it from being doing by VR. I just thought someone might like to know this is happening. I am hoping other hospitals get the hint.
Laptop -
Posted By: latebloomer
Does anyone out there use a laptop for transcription?
Getting a new computer and need to transfer Shorthand...sm -
Posted By: help
among other things and really don't know how to go about it. I don't have an original ShortHand disk to reinstall the program on my new computer and of course I don't want to lose my zillions of abbreviations. Can anyone help please?
Poll - what do you think the hardest accent is? I vote Hispanic. nm -
Posted By: gettinold
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Does anyone use an elliptical trainer and if so..do you like it? nm -
Posted By: nm
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does anyone have backup equipment? -
Posted By: Snow Bunny
I have a second computer available, but I'm seriously considering getting a second Dictatphone system. I've already had headsets and foot pedals go on me.
Anyone else?
Farunculosis-can humans have this? nm -
Posted By: amy
American Idol last night -
Posted By: What are your thoughts?
How did everyone think it went last night? I was again disappointed by some of my favorites. I just love Mandisa and Taylor, yet they were not up to snuff at all last night.
HELP! -
Posted By: Please SM.
BOO! hee hee Happy Halloween!
Any second shifters out there? I was just wondering cause... SM -
Posted By: RockinMT
I'm a second shifter and I like to get on this board to break the monotony. It's so quiet in the evenings when you're the only one working and the kids are in bed!
I love second shift tho! I've worked second most of career. I'm not what you would call a morning person!
EMR-Some very interesting perspective -
Posted By: deenibeeni
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/588354?src=mp&spon=17&uac=18085DK
medical dictionary -
Posted By: HELP!
I loaded Stedman's and it did not automatically load into my Word dictionary. Can anyone help me out?
Ok, Six Feet Under fans, did you catch it last night? -
Posted By: A Texan
I'm sad.
Does Anyone Know of A Good Medical Spell Checker For Word? -
Posted By: MTMichal
Hello,
I am new to these boards and I am curious If anyone knows of a good medical spell check for Word? TIA :)
Practice dictation -
Posted By: Pati
Does anyone out there know of a website where I could get some practice dictation? Have been away from transcription for a few years and want to get my "ear" back and some speed before trying to get back into it. Thanks for your help.
how do I convert lph to wpm? -
Posted By: ThankfulMT
Thanks for the help!
opthamology -
Posted By: curious
Anyone transcribe opthamology? Do you like it?
start up business -
Posted By: be my own boss
I've be MT for about 3 years working at home for another person who gets the clients. I want to break off on my own but I'm unsure how to approach a dr office. Don't know the 1st thing about contracts, equipment needed, negotiation, etc. Can anyone help me. I really want to start very small and expand. I currently get all file through FTP but would be willing to pick up tapes if local. Thanks for any help!
MedQuist v Spheris. -
Posted By: kyradmt
For those who have worked for either or both companies my question is: Which is better to work for, MedQuist or Spheris?
Curious in KY...
GOT A RESPONSE ON THE LETTER TO OBAMA FROM 1 NEWSPAPER - Not Sure What to Do -
Posted By: CC
It is just a small town paper, asking some general questions about outsourcing/offshoring, pay, types of businesses, etc. I told him I could not tell him what I actually do for a living or name my company. Can he find that out?
I also sent the letter to the Washington Post, Fox News, NY Times, Associates Press, 60 Minutes, and USA Today. I inserted in the letter about uncertain figures that by my calculation, the number of jobs offshored would be more or less the equivalent to the total population in 3 states in the U.S.
What will I do if they find out who I am and who I worked for? Can I be sued?
on the topic of looking/feeling younger -
Posted By: sm
I dont really know how to say this, so here it goes...sometimes older women in denim shorts and tank tops look...like older women trying to look young. I am not trying to disrespect anyone, but come on ladies, we've all seen them. The person in the skimpy shorts and low cut top and bleached blonde hair, she turns around and lo and behold, she's your grandmother! That is not attractive! Women can dress and feel sexy without having to borrow our daughter's clothes! Just IMHO!
Seasons Greetings -
Posted By: LOUISA MAY
I truly hope you all had a very muzzy Christmas and have a hairy new year.
MT Week -
Posted By: donna
 Happy MT Week to All!
Benefits with part-time employment? -
Posted By: USAmt
DOes anyone know of any companies that offer bennies with part-time?
hospital listings -
Posted By: Jaerae
Is it possible that hospitals might have a list of local transcription companies? I am thinking about trying to find local clients and was wondering if I could call local hospitals to get put in a directory of transcription companies? Has anyone done this? If so, what department should I contact?
TIA!
Pay for Editing Voice Recognition -
Posted By: Suzanne
I am being paid 4 cpl for editing reports produced by voice recognition software (eScription). Is 4 cpl the norm? Are other companies paying more to edit voice recognition reports?
DSL vs. cable internet -
Posted By: moving soon
Currently have AT&T/SBC phone service (landline), Verizon Wireless cell phone, and Insight broadband internet cable and TV. Monthly costs:
AT&T: $50/month unlimited calling
Verizon: $40/month with 400 minutes (and never even get close to calling that much)
Insight: $45 internet cable and $45 cable TV
Total: $180 per month
Thinking of switch to AT&T for bundle of phone, internet, and TV for total of $100/month. Can't break Verizon contract, or would switch cell phone service too. So, would save $40 a month by getting the AT&T bundle.
My question is: Is DSL "elite speed" REALLY as fast as cable? And does DSL have fewer episodes of service being down? With cable, I've had entire weeks where the service was down, and I couldn't work; thus, didn't have a paycheck! DSL tells me they "never" go down because I'd be on my server, as opposed to sharing a server with cable internet. Speed is everything to me, as it is to all of my MT colleagues, but it's also important to have service that won't go down for long periods of time. Any experience with these that you'd like to share?
Testing for Jobs -
Posted By: NewbieMT
I'm finishing up my transcription certificate at a local college and I've been testing for jobs. I've lost count of the jobs I've been turned down on because of the transcription part of the testing. I'm following the BOS and I'm pretty confused. Would it be inappropriate to ask these companies what my errors are?
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