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OUTSOURCING.... - Posted By: Check out this article SM

http://msn.com.com/2100-9589_22-5757832.html?part=msn&subj=ns_5757832&tag=tg_itdc

OSI - Posted By: Pam

My son-in-law left the marines and was classified a deserter and picked up. He is being sent to OSi at Pendleton can anyone tell me what this is and what happens there? Thaank you

Can someone tell me kinda what it's like to work on Meditech? nm - Posted By: MT

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I heard on the radio 23 states still have paddling in schools or physical discipline. - Posted By: Shocked Mom

Does anyone's kids go to a school district where this is in place? I was shocked. I remember hearing rumors in middle school 20 years ago or so that they would paddle you, but I had no idea this was going on. I was shocked.

Post word questions on the Word board. - Posted By: Administrator nm

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IC billing....sm - Posted By: dubdub

When I turn my bill in I now have to list each and every patient, whether it was a chart note, the number of lines and the amount charged. Let me tell you that is one long list. Does anyone else have to do that? This was just started in an office I have worked for for ten years! Thx for any input.

The new Obama Plan for Health Records - Posted By: longtimerMQMT

So, anyone out there --- What do u think this new proposed plan of National Health Records being computerized within 5 years? What would this mean for MTs. CNN says it would require thousands of highly skilled Medical Records experts to get it on board. Any comments? Is this a good sign for those of us in the Health Documentation career field. And could it mean tighter control of records going off shore?

SoftScript - Posted By: voo

Anyone ever heard of SoftScript? I guess they are based out of CA? Has anyone ever worked for them before? I would like to know more about their platform and pay...

MSN and Hotmail - Posted By: Lisa

Anyone else having trouble accessing these today?

More MDI-MD feedback, please? - Posted By: Me again

Well, I just got offered a statutory position at MDI-MD, but the huge packet of policies, acceptable acronymns & abbreviations, etc. (8 attachments!) plus having to set up a specific testing time with proprietary equipment and specific tech help is a bit daunting, not to mention having to submit a schedule 2 months in advance!

I have satellite as my only option, so that limited my choices of accounts, too. I am apparently going to get an account with a high percentage of ESL dictators. . I can't TELL you how tired I am of thick accents and having to edit the grammar of ESL dictators.

In addition, I must learn to use their BayScribe with its own word Expander instead of being able to use Word with Smartype.

Is this all worth it?

I would appreciate any feedback, good or bad (hopefully with details) on MDI-MD.

HIV/AIDS drug websites - Posted By: RJ

Does anyone have any websites they can share with me on HIV/AIDS medications? They are so hard to find. My C-drive crashed, and I lost information; had to get a new computer. Thanks,

Any PC techies or gurus available?! Need - Posted By: help with XP Pro download to Vista system.

Thanks.

Tuesday morning meltdown - Posted By: NYMT

LARNIX PHARNIX LARNIX PHARNIX LARNIX PHARNIX LARNIX PHARNIX

Why can't you just say larynx and pharynx

Ok, I feel better now.

Pay for HIPPA violations - Posted By: babydox

I'm not certain who gets charged where transcription is concerned - but the physician office gets hit with it for their office personnel. I have a standing monthly appointment with a physician and I got so tired of them calling my name with a waiting room full of people that I first complained to the office manager - and then when that didn't work - went to HIPPA. The next month - they were using a numbering system - sort of like at the ice cream store or the court house - you know, now serving #-whatever. They have a piece of tape placed on the floor and you must stand behind it while another person is at the check-in counter, and they do not use your name until you are in a closed examing room. I think that if HIPPA is to be taken seriously, then steps need to be taken to make sure that it is adhered to, even if it does mean making changes in office procedures, etc.

Word help. - Posted By: Lucy

What is with the people who ask for help on Word Help, you try to help by giving your best guess, and then they don't acknowledge whether you've helped them or not?

Ok, all you computer geeks, try this one - Posted By: Needing assistance

Just bought a new monitor this morning- I had to have because other 1 had messed up. I have bought a 19 inch wide TFTLCD monitor- and what that means is my words are very small and spread out too much across the page. My question to you is is there a really easy way that I would not have to rebuild my whole computer in order for this to be where I can sorta see the screen this morning without having to strain. TIA!

Looking for psychiatric work - Posted By: Millymt

I have not come across any companies recently looking for an MT with psychiatric experience. I have found this is my niche after 15 years of transcribing and would love to get back to it. If anyone knows of a company that is hiring, I would appreciate the name or any info. I am exhausted working on 3 different accounts with 3 different programs and would like to just do one type of work again. I am interested in part-time or full-time - doesn't matter, as I am looking at job satisfaction versus line count and pay. Thanks to anyone who can assist me. I have checked the jobseekers board and have found nothing.

30 MINUTES OF DICTATION - Posted By: MTgirl

Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me how long it takes you to transcribe 30 minutes of dictation. This is a clinic account that I will be transcribing 30-50 minutes of dictation M-F. I know that there are a lot of variables, inlcuding dictator speed and expanders, but on average how long does this amount of work take you? Thanks so much for your help!

Clients - Posted By: MommyMT14

Hello! I'm new to the board but not to MT. I've been working from home for my own clients for 10 years. I wondered if others who do the same have ever experienced a situation I just encountered and wondered what your thoughts were. I had a client whom I transcribed for for two years, then he moved and started back up in his practice and called me and I've worked for him for an additional year in that new practice. When I noticed recently that I hadn't received his dictation as usual, I questioned it, i.e. was he on vacation, did they lose a tape or what? The receptionist said he must not have dictated yet. I found this off as he usually dictates each day he's in the office. A week had gone by w/o work so I called and asked and the same girl said she'd have his wife (who works in the office) call me because she didn't know why there wasn't work, etc. At this point I got suspicious and had asked the recep. if there was something going on I should know about. She said they're working on this new software and maybe they just got behind. New software? I talked to his wife and "I" mentioned this software. She didn't. I asked if this affected my workload and she said 'yeah, probably quite a bit.' I asked if she would please let me know AHEAD of time if they were going to make this transition so I could prepare and plan (she had just made it sound like they were just looking into it and kind of testing it out, NOT that they'd by any means started using it full-time). She said oh certainly they would let me know ahead of time. Then I pressed a little more and finally she told me he'd already been using it for his patients and when I asked if I should replace his work, she said yeah, probably because he really seems to like it and will probably use it. I don't know what the software is but I hate it just because it took a big client from me. But I"m also wondering if this is common practice for a physician just to outright not tell an MT that they weren't going to use their services any more. I mean, not only did they not give me notice beforehand, but they hedged on admitting it when I came right out and asked. I find this incredibly rude and inconsiderate, especially when I've been a faithful MT for them for three years. I"m just dumbfounded at this behavior. Has anyone experienced this? So now that leaves me in the lurch with bills to pay with an already tight budget (hubby in college, two kids, high heat bills, blah, blah, etc.) and me looking for work to fill in the gap. Sorry I ranted and rambled. I'm just really upset by this and wondered if anybody experienced being treated this way and/or knows what this software might be and if it poses a threat to any of us. Thanks so much!

jobs for newbies - Posted By: Carol

Does any one know which companies hire new grads?

supplementing my income - Posted By: on the side

I decided to apply for a U. S. Census 2010 job, took the test, and was hired. Hooray! Training starts in my area in a couple of weeks. It's just the thing to supplement my MT income. Depending on where you live, there are still lots of census jobs available. The census bureau has already hired 140,000 census-takers and is planning to hire at least that many more. In my area, the pay is $12.50 an hour. It depends on your area of the country as to how much you make. You have to commit to 20 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks, maximum of up 10 months. You can work up to 40 hours if you want. That's what I'm going to do: Census 40 hours and MT 20 hours. Personally, I can't wait! I'll get to do the 2 things I love the most: walk and talk.

USB footpedal - Posted By: jss

Where do I purchase a USB footpedal?

TIA

Does Cbay still exist? I haven't seen - Posted By: anything ahout them in a while.

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HELP! - Posted By: HMT

Does anyone out there have the number of the company MedQuist uses for its flexible spending accounts, Benefit Concepts, out of Barrington, RI? If not this, number for MedQuist administrative offices might be helpful too. Thanks so much!

How valuable is the RMT credential to employers? - Posted By: Meg

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Anyone an expert on Bayscribe software?? - Posted By: sw

I just started a new job that uses Bayscribe, but the audio is so muffled I cannot hear the dications clearly. The owners have no idea what is wrong, and I called Bayscribe, and they say it is on my end...either sound card or headphones. I also work for another co. that uses Emdat, and I use express scribe, and the dictations are crystal clear. Does anyone know what is going on?

What is the cost of your living expenses? sm - Posted By: Poll

I would really like to know this as mine seem high. My cost for the bare minimum, not including insurance, medical costs or entertainment, is about $1,800.00 per month.

Is that high to most people? TIA.

Why would my foot pedal stop working? sm - Posted By: AJ

My foot pedal I use on DocQScribe just quit working. I've had it for only 2 years but someone told me it might be too old and just died. Anyone know? I've tried everything.

Thanks

Meditech Magic - Posted By: oldmt

Meditech Magic - is it easy to learn? Any hints? TIA.

Happy Father's Day to ALL including...nm - Posted By: ones who are both Dad & Mom!!!..nm

Does any one know who has the Cleveland Clinic Transcription Contract? sm - Posted By: Magnolia

I saw where they did a face transplant today. I would love to transcribe that operative report! Anyone know who has their transcription contract? I want to work for them - I think, depending on who it is.

Any help appreciated. Thanks!

Kinesis Keyboard and keyboard tray - Posted By: Getting older

Okay, any lefties use this keyboard? How long did it take to get used to? I use my left thumb for the space bar and I notice on a diagram of the keys that I would always be hitting the backspace key.

I'm really interested in getting a better keyboard. I destroyed my left hand and wrist the other week when I fell because I'm becoming a real klutz.

I bought the Soft Flex gloves, but they only help a little bit. My production is down because of it and it's driving me crazy. I can only type an hour without stopping and then have to rest the hand for some time.

I did buy a Microsoft 2000 keyboard but have yet to recieve it. Is this a good one?

Do you use a keyboard tray with it or just set it on the desk? Do you think a kayboard tray would be the least expensive item right now that would help with a straight keyboard?

Any info you can provide to help me in making any decision would be greatfully appreciated.

'Scuse me for being old school, but I've only ever used a straight keyboard.

DocQscribe vs. ExText - Posted By: nannette kessler

Has anyone had experience with both of these platforms, and if so, could you offer your opinion as to how they compare?

Protype out of PA, any info would - Posted By: pajama-mama

be greatly appreciated!!

I found an India MT site - cbay thread is especially interesting... - Posted By: MTstuff

most of these are old but the CBay post is fairly new...even the MTs in India do not seem to be treated fairly...I imagine there is a lot of abuse over there also.

Too bad we could not unionize them and us together...would that ever be possible you think?

Does anyone have a pdf format for dictaphone EXText - Posted By: NEED HELP

I am starting with a new company and need the user manual for Dictaphone ExText and cannot find a download for it anywhere......does any body have one that you would be willing to email to a fellow MT. I would really appreciate that or any links where I can find one.

how do you stay consistent and productive working at home? - Posted By: sm

Just wondering. I have a hard time lately with being disciplined enough to sit and do what I am supposed to. What do you guys do if that happens to you?

Info/help on open Word 2007 docx with Word 2003. - Posted By: sm

I have a friend who sent me a document with .docx extension, presumably Word 2007. I can open it in Word 2003; however, all I see are musical notes and highlighting, no text (this is a document with words and highlighting only, no pictures, music notes, etc.). I tried to open this with Notepad and only see the usual gibberish.

I know I opened another 2007 Word doc before and I remember seeing the converter load at that time but that was probably a year ago. Is there something that has changed that I'm not aware of?

Darn Microsoft.

Looking for best credit card, visa,mastercard or amercian express - Posted By: Leo

need to consolidate some bills,

Best KVM switch? - Posted By: To all you computer geeks

Can anyone tell me a good KVM switch? I have a seperate computer for transcription and home use, but not enough space for two monitors, mice, and keyboards. I have heard that some switches get all screwy when you type fast and I want to avoid that. Thanks all!

Line Counting Software DOWN for 5+ days! - Posted By: Disgruntled1

How many of you MT's work "in the dark" for days on end, not know how many lines you are producing? Apparently there is a glitch and it is being worked on..... hmmm. But, how can we be sure the program is not eating up our lines each day? I am never unable to see how many lines each report has produced, must wait sometimes up to an hour later to get a count. Am I being paranoid?

Need some help on how to cut down on spam - Posted By: Enough of this

I don't know if there is a free web site I can install or just how to get rid of all this unsolicitated spam I get each and every day. Anyone out there, help!!

When testing, is it better to - sm - Posted By: no idea, new at this

When testing for a company is it better to type verbatim or can you change things like grammar to make it actually correct?

Instant Text question - Posted By: Tracy

I'm hoping somewhat can help shed a light on what is going on. I bought Instant Text back in November and loaded onto my home computer. Everything works beautifully. I have now purchased a laptop vith Vista on it and I have gone through all of the preference screens on my Instant Text on my home computer and mirrored the settings exactly on my laptop, but I can't get it to work right on my laptop. Something is wrong somewhere. I try to type a period on my laptop with Instant Text running and nothing happens and the other markers don't seem to work right either. This is really killing my production to not be able to use Instant Text when I'm mobile. Does anyone have any ideas for me to try?

Back to school bellyache - what to do? - Posted By: WI MT

I'm sure this is a common thing, but my 9-year-old daughter has been having a bellyache for the entire week leading up to the first day of school, and yesterday at school she said her belly was just killing her all day. I know she has some social anxiety issues, worries about no one wanting to play with her, etc., but how can I help her? In the week before school started I had four girls over from her class and they all had a great time playing together, so I know there are decent girls that she can play with at school. She's my oldest child so I'm still learning with her myself. I've given her all the love and hugs and encouragement I can, so now I'm starting to wonder if maybe a little Pepcid or Zantac would help? I have a strong family history of stomach ulcers, I'm so worried that she is starting down this path already. Any suggestions?

On Point Company - Posted By: Debbie Guffey

Nobody should ever work for this woman. She sends bad checks or no check at all and keeps the money for herself that the MLSs are typing. This is a very disgusting company owned and operated by Bawnie

Another pesky Escription question - Posted By: Mattie

Hey you Escription people out there, got another question on this popular topic lately. Can you use PC ShortHand Expander while working on Escription? Thank you for your help.

Question on meds for Wegener's - Posted By: tm

The patient has a history of Wegeners treated with a s/l psych-sito-toxic agent?

Urgently need some cheap headphones, as in - Posted By: today. Suggestions? TIA. nm

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DECREASE IN PAY!! LETS REBEL - Posted By: WE NEED TO REBEL!!!

they want to decrease our ME pay by 20%. we need to all be asked to go back to MTs and earn what we are worth