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Does anyone know if RadNet has its own word Expander and if so, how do I get to it?

I own my own computer for and work as an IC from home. 

I have a question regarding computer etiquette, I guess you'd call it.  Do you consider it rude or out of line for another family member who is visiting your home to use your computer and to do so without asking?  I am uncomfortable about this but since I didn't speak up the first time it happened, I feel like I didn't set a boundary and to do so now would be tough.

Personally, I would never dream of using someone else's computer.  But that's just me.

What do you think of this? 

I normally try to be very, very careful, but I don't know what happened, but it did.

Feeling a little shaken regarding my skills and attention span right now. 

Please tell me I am not the only one who has made an error and had the client send the report back. 

Can't get foot pedal to work.  Not sure what type but is Infinity Series.  Can anyone help?

I have 3 dogs, all from the same litter, all mutts, 2 females, 1 male, and they've been with me since their birth almost 10 years ago.  I divorced a couple years before this and moved with my kids about 150 miles up the road.

The enigma is one of the females and her attachment to my ex.  After I moved, he continued to visit the kids on the weekends and still does (now I'm about 400 miles up the road).  This dog goes totally berzerk whenever he comes over. It's not that she's just happy to see him.  She literally jumps in his arms, follows him faithfully everywhere including the bathroom, and genuinely protects him.  I went to wake him once on the couch and she acturally growled at me!  When he leaves, she visibly mopes.

It's not like she was ever even his dog.  She was born after we were divorced.  My kids (now grown) and I can't even say, *daddy* without her perking up or staring out the window waiting for him.  We actually spell, D-A-D-D-Y, when we need to refer to him, and I think she's even catching on to that!

By the way, she has NEVER tried to jump in my arms, even if I've been gone for days or weeks.  She's happy, but nothing like the way she is with him.  I'm not jealous LOL. I'd just like to know why she is like this.  The other dogs really like him, but nothing like her. 

BTW, she is by far the alpha dog, and someone told me they thought she was so attached because he was the alpha representative.  I'm not sure about that because he's really not...unless she knows something I don't! LOL.  And I have a grown son who loves her to death, but she has no weird attachment to him.

I'm moving yet again soon and can only take 2 dogs, so (thankfully) he agreed to take her.  Imagine how happy she is going to be!!  But I will miss her so much.

Anyhow, anyone out there who dabbles in doggie psychology?  I'd love some theories on this.

Hi Everyone,

Looking for assistance with setting up a digital dictation transcription service.  What is the appropriate software to use for the digital dictation, transcription, downloading voice files, typing reports, uploading reports to facility, HIPAA compliance, etc.  Would like to do this without spending a huge amount of money, but at the same time want to be secure and compliant.  Any and all assistance would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance.  

Does anyone use it?  Do you like it?

is going to be the end of our quarterly bonus. My concern still is if there is no work how do you get any incentive if they lower the base rate. Sounds like employees will have a larger window to get their work done which means we all will be scrambling around for work at all hours.

After quitting a job, is there a time requirement for being paid your last check?  Thank you.

most other people in that we know how to WRITE.  A friend of mine used to call it "The Power of the Pen", and it's true.  Even when you don't get the exact response you wanted when you write a letter, the fact that you were concerned enough to do it at all does NOT go unnoticed.  It raises questions in the minds of those to whom they were written.  And we have to KEEP AT IT.  Some of those with thicker skins (and skulls!) need to be reminded again and again that this country has a big problem with other countries profiting from our generosity, so-called "political correctness", and their general perception of our overall naivete.  With enough talking, blogging, letter-writting, petitioning, and educating of the American public, it might be possible to bring offshoring of American work to the forefront of the next election.  People need to be made aware that NO job is safe. 

It's sickening that big US firms are taxed to the MAX when it comes to offshoring.  What a huge windfall for THEM.  Instead, those of us that they are screwing are expected to pay the taxes that support our country's infrastructure.

If this trend continues the way it has for the past 10+ years or so, there will be no need for another country to take ours over militarily.  We'll all simply be BOUGHT.

Full-time IC is a term that seems contradictory to me.  I thought an IC was expected to have more than one "client", at least per IRS expectations, so how does an MTSO get away with requiring an MT's undivided attention as an IC?  It seems that MTSOs have a different set of rules....and we are the ones who allow it.

Has anyone out there addressed this issue with either a potential client and/or the IRS?  If so, what was the outcome?  I'm thinking of filing a complaint and just need some feedback to determine if it is worth my time and energy.

TIA.

I just charged a POSSIBLE new client 11 cents a line - now here is my dilemma - I suck at math. 

If the client should ask me, is that 11 cents per 65 characters with spaces or without spaces - what should I say.

Second, how do I figure out the math  I have Microsoft Word and it has a line count and character count with spaces and without spaces.  How does one figure out the math?

Oooohhhh what was I thinking....

I am a Southern California IC for two chiropractors and soon starting a third chiropractor in a few weeks.  I charge $1.50 - $3.00 per page.  Usually the notes are 10-25 gross lines and sometimes (1-2x/wk) a  60+ line report.  I do approximately 150 reports a week total with the two chiros.  So after paying gas, paper, ink, taxes, etc., I feel like I am making very little for what I am putting out. 

So now I am considering charging by the line, but worry on how much to charge.  I print out all reports, pick up and deliver 2x/wk, and pay for all materials including disks for backup.  I feel I should be making more, but worry what to charge.  Does anyone have an amount that sounds fair?  I was thinking in the lines of  .16 or .17 per line, does that sound right?

TIA~

I have heard they 1/2 line rate per paycheck? Is this correct? Confused

Can anyone tell me if this is possible.  I am thinking about getting a second part-time job.  Is it possible to have 2 different platforms on the same computer or would it be better to get an external hard drive for the second transcription platform?

Thanks in advance.

for back taxes owed, specifically state tax? I owe some back taxes to the state (2005), not much, $1200. Need to come up with it pronto. I saw an ad on TV about tax relief and was wondering if anyone has done this. Thanks.

does anyone know if I can use a Dictaphone C-phone with digital phone service?  I'm moving and will have a regular phone jack and line.  thanks.

rita

 Ok people... I probably just need to vent, but PLEASE tell me this isn't the norm these days.....

I just tested for Terra Nova.  First dictation, not a problem.  Not a walk in the park, but not a problem.  Second dictation was a nightmare!!  Southern accent, okay.... but....Mandibular vestibuloplasty?????!!!!!!!!!!!  And a really bad dictator!!!

I never told this company I had any experience in this specialty.  Are they kidding me?  How often does a person even get that kind of OR???

Now is it just me... or how do they expect anyone to pass this type of test.  Ya know, if they don't want you, why not just say so instead of turning my hair white in 2 hours attempting, and failing to pass that freaking test.

Anyone else had this kind of experience?  Who with???

PS Now I see why nobody responded to the old posts about TN...