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Escription editing...sm -
Posted By: Bella
Anyone else ever have this problem? When trying to do an edit report the screen gets all messed up. The typing doubles up when I make a correction or scroll down and soon it is just an unreadable black mess. I have a call in for tech support but am now stalled with noone calling me back yet. Ugh. I hate sitting around being unproductive... time and money wasted.
Any ideas?
Websites to search for doctors -
Posted By: IndyMT
I'm looking for some good websites that I can use to look up a doctor's name. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks 
Please answer about starting as an MT -
Posted By: SarahE
I have a question. How did you get started doing MT work. How did you GAIN the experience that seems to be required in order to get ANY job? I am a medical assistant and the previous doctor I worked for got behind on his transcription and he let me fill in doing it for him off of tapes. I did that for a year and loved it. The doctor since moved his practice to another state and I would like to work again as an MT, but I cannot find a company online to hire me with my little experience and only having clinic experience. Even if I take a course it seems I am still going to have a hard time finding a job. I was just wondering how everyone got started and what would be the best route for me to take.
For those of you who work for more than one doctor -
Posted By: me
or account, what tricks have you learned to keep the info straight when switching from one to the other? I find myself getting things mixed up between the 2 that I have and need to see if I can find something easier for keeping myself straight. Thanks.
Instant Text opinions -
Posted By: clhmt
I'm considering buying Instant Text, as it looks like a HUGE timesaver. I've been using a text expander, but I'm getting so many entries that it's hard to remember all the abbreviations that are in there. So, I end up typing out many words I have shortcuts for anyway.
I'm asking for opinions on this software from people who use it and love it, and from those who have tried it and hated it. I'm concerned about a big learning curve, or clunky implementation.
Frankly, I've never spent that much money for any software that didn't give a free trial first, and I'm spooked.
Thanks!
In Word I can't see my field boxes anymore that I use F11 to skip around to. Does anyone know ho -
Posted By: can get them back so I can see them? NM
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Anyone know what a web clock is?..nm -
Posted By: ag
Lots of wind, rain from Alberto - -
Posted By: Here we go again!
The year went by F-A-S-T! Getting lots of bad weather from Alberto. My satellite is going in and out - no internet, no work. Think I'll take a nap!!
Used to tapes - WavPedal - help! -
Posted By: Nancy
Hello everybody!
I was a medical Transcriptionist in the late 1990's. I had my own service for about four years. All tapes at that time, of course.
Now that my kids are older, I want to get back into transcription. I don't know anything about the new digital process and I want to learn more about how it all works.
I've never worked (or played) with any type of audio files at all, so I'm completely new to the whole thing. I don't even download music.
I was able to get a WavPedal 5, with software. I just don't know what to do with it.
I was hoping that someone could point me to a site where I could download a basic audio file of some sort so I could play around with the system, and/or something that explains how all of this works.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Nancy
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Posted By: PM
There was no evidence of significant
in-stent restenosis of the RCA. A right heart catheterization was done as well. Right atrial pressures were 16, 12, and 11. Right ventricular pressures were 40, 7, and 15. Pulmonary artery pressures, 39 and 21. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is 21, 19, and 17 with left ventricular pressures of 132, 17, and 26.
Non-compete agreements -
Posted By: frustrated and searching
Who has had to sign one with their company? Are they enforced? How long was your non-compete arrangement for? Thanks! 
I need opinions from experienced MTSOs please...sm -
Posted By: AzMT
My mother-in-law owns her own business and I'm an IC for her along with two other companies. She just lost a pretty good size account to India. In the last two months, she has had two phone calls from offices inquiring about her transcription. They were referred by word of mouth from other doctors. In the past 20 years that my MIL has been doing this accounts have always been dropped into her lap (so to speak) and there was no effort involved on her part. I keep strongly encouraging her to follow up with the doctor or office manager and then drop by with some samples of work and just to introduce herself. I feel that she is not aggressive enough and has lost two accounts due to this. It could be rates too I'm not totally sure.
Let me give you the scenerio from the last couple days. Two days ago the doctor herself called and spoke to my MIL. Unfortunately, her grandson was screaming in the background, but besides that the conversation went well. The doc is very behind and needs someone right away. My MIL called yesterday to fu and the doctor was with a patient but the woman on the phone sounded glad to hear from her. There was no return call yesteray and my MIL feels she should drop it that she didn't get the account. I feel she should go to the office this morning and introduce herself and bring a few samples of her work and even pick up the tapes if it were to go that well.
I need help convincing her to follow through with this. Over the last 20 years things have changed and that MTSOs need to be a little more aggressive or the accounts will go to the next MTSO that is.
Please give me some ideas that I can share with her. Thanks so much!
One of many articles on -
Posted By: Starting a union at work - sm
By eHow Careers & Work Editor
A union is an organized group of workers who join together to help make decisions about their work, and if you've never considered being in one before, it's time to look into it. Joining or starting a union can give you greater bargaining power for wages and benefits, and create a sense of community at your place of work.
Identify Your Rights
1. Know that federal and state laws both protect your right to form a union.
2. Contact a union organizer to help guide you when planning your union.
3. Keep in mind that your rights extend to organizing interest meetings, wearing union buttons and signing up new members.
4. Know that the majority of workers who are considering unionizing must work in similar capacities and roles in the workplace.
Consider the Benefits of Unionization
Step1 Know that you will most likely receive higher wages with a union. Union pay tends to be higher for all occupations.
Step2 Expect better health care and pensions when forming a union. Union workers are also more likely to receive disability and retirement.
Step3 Understand that your state may not have "right to work" provisions. This may help your union become even stronger, with better bargaining power.
Contact the Right Groups
Step1 Know that you should contact local unions for support.
Step2 Check your phone book for local union contacts or contact a union by checking out the Resources below.
Step3 Look into the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which can help you unionize your line of work. Even those whose jobs aren't covered by the NLRB should verify that the unionization of their profession will be considered by the NLRB.
Begin Creating Your Union
Step1 Obtain a Union Authorization Card to start organizing your union. You will need to collect 30 percent of the employee's signatures.
Step2 Submit your Union Authorization Card to the NLRB for review.
Step3 Wait for NLRB to recommend the next step. Once approval of the Union Authorization Card is reached, you can prepare for an election.
Step4 Set the date of the union election.
Step5 Campaign to keep potential union members in the know.
Step6 Obtain union status by getting a 50 percent plus 1 result in your election.
Step7 Know that after approval, NLRB acts as the bargaining unit between the employers and employees.
- Research your eligibility to form a union. Supervisors may be excluded from coverage, as well as some other types of employees.
Administrator- the billers/coders -
Posted By: question
link is not working. Has it been discontinued or will it be up later?
How many words on a page? -
Posted By: Liza
How many words are on a standard page? I had always used 450 but just recently was challenged by someone who said it was 400. Does anyone remember the original rule? I went to the old AAMT and they won't commit to an answer. Help!
Thanks, Liza
Question on required daily line quotas -
Posted By: Linda
 I am trying to determine what is considered a reasonable and average daily line quota for straight transcription. Would anyone be able to tell me what is required at your particular job? I'm inclined to think 1,200 65 character lines per day is a fair one for full time work - but I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks for any help! 
WOW vs Comsast -
Posted By: mom2huskies
I would like opinions regarding WOW versus Comcast. I want to switch from Comcast because my monthly bill has went from 70.00 to 100.00 per month. I called WOW and they said they will be charing 70.00 per month until 2011. I just want to know if the change is worth it, which I think it will be because 30.00 a month is quite a jump.
Thanks
Independent contractor -
Posted By: pauline
I am hesitant to take that giant leap into being totally an IC. I have an IC position now and my boss has offered it to me FT and he lets you work as much as you want. Basially I try to keep somewhat of a decent schedule. I also work for a large outsource company. I can make more money as an IC and have checked on a zillion insurance companies, all about the same. I have never been without health insurance doing transcription and that is what scares me especially since I am older.
One friend has quit this company that we work for already. It is such a struggle to get line count especially since they do not pay for "S".
Do any of you IC people that might work for a smaller outsouce company regret being an IC? I know that one has to be organized and set aside money for taxes but I feel that mentally I would be happier if I would just take the dive. I have worked this PT position for 4 years and the boss is great to work for and he tells you all of the time he appreciates your work which one very seldom hears and he also has good bonus money for working holidays if you want and even gets you a Xmas gift which is very nice and he really is thoughtful and I know we make him lots of money, but he is lucky to have dedicated girls too.
I am thinking that I need the mental change and I will be doing the work type I love to do and that is OPs. I have just lost my drive, motivation of going to work everyday for this national company and I just cannot seem to get beyond that barrier no matter how much I have tried. We run out of work, too many people on accounts, then have to sit and wait. My time is valuable just like theirs. My doc wanted to put me on Lexapro and I took three and then I got to thinking I am not going to let my old hospital drive me crazy and depressed and I quit taking the Lexapro. I need to focus on another goal right now. I feel like Eagle Eyes are watching me all of the time. The only thing holding me back is I have medical insurance with this other place but since being there I have only reached the 800 lines a day goal a few times and it took me about 10 hours to do that which is awful. It seems like you type forever and get nowhere. I have lost my speed and I very seldom get to do OPs anymore. I used to do 30 a day at least.
I want to enjoy life a little more and there are other jobs out there that do pay much better than I am making taxes or no taxes to fool with. I have done this type of work for 29 years and maybe I am at that burnout point and just need a fresh change. I really think I need a fresh start so to speak. Thanks for letting me vent. Any feedback will be helpful. I do not have any small children, all grown so I am very very flexible.
Is it worth being an IC, bottom line????
Insurance and layoff question. -
Posted By: MTinIL
There's a possibility that my boyfriend might be getting laid off from his job. Apparently, because the company he works for has less than 20 employees, Cobra does not apply here. Any help? I have no idea about any of this. TIA!
Help needed on the word board -
Posted By: please. no message
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Finally leaving MQ -
Posted By: Nervous MT
Finally leaving MQ. Will miss the nice people but not the new changes. Thanks everyong on this board for your help. It's kind of scary to make a change, but what the heck. It won't matter in 10 years.
So, instead of dinner, whats for LUNCH? -
Posted By: Tomato pie for me!
YUM
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Can I add glossary from V Pro to III Pro> -
Posted By: Instant Text user
I work for a national that put IT V Pro on my system and it contains all my expanders. I have just taken a PT job and will be using my other computer and IT III pro. Is it possible to insert the IT III PRO floppy into my national's computer and transfer the glossary onto it?
And, in worst case scenario, I will be purchasing IT V Pro. I have scanned the site but do not see where "Buy Now" is an option. The forum doesn't appear to have a sales section either.
Thank you for your help - starting a new job is both exciting and challenging.
Footpedal question -
Posted By: lm
I want to get others' opinions on this. With your footpedal, do you have to hold down the play pedal the entire time to make it play? With every single other application I have used, I just tap the play button to make it play and then tap it again to make it stop. With this new company I just got a job with, I started to do my first job and in order to make the dictation play, I had to hold down the footpedal the whole time. I thought something was wrong and contacted tech suppport and they said they "weren't sure" but they think you have to hold it down and nothing was wrong. I guess I am just spoiled, but I do not want to have to keep my foot held down the entire time. My leg will get tired out quickly. Where some of you guys work, is it this same way with holding down the pedal? If so, I guess I will just have to get used to it or somehow open the voicefiles in express scribe and do it my way.
what difference in schooling for PA's? -
Posted By: sm
vs. MD's? What can they NOT do?
I cant see any replies either. Blank screen ? nm -
Posted By: catzgonewild
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Balance Ball chair. Has anyone tried? -
Posted By: Get outside
I found this in a catalogue: http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product/95-1004
I have a balance ball, and now and then I sit on it at my desk. It really does feel great, but the problem is keeping it steady. It's large and I have a hard time keeping myself at a comfy distance from the keyboard. I was thinking of getting this chair as a "supplemental" chair. I don't think it would work for 8 hours a day, but I think it would help alleviate some pressure and strain for periods during my work sessions.
And, this may be TMI - but this past summer I had a breast reduction. (Best thing I've ever done for myself!) The change in my body has definitely affected my posture and has alleviated pain in my back and shoulders. But I really need to strengthen my back and obliques more. I thought this chair might help with that.
Has anyone used this type of chair, or even used a balance ball at their desks? What do you think?
Ever call people you meet online? -
Posted By: sm
I feel a little weird calling someone that I met online. Yet several people have left me their phone numbers to call them just to chat or some ask me to IM (instant message) them. Are they too trusting? Am I too mistrusting? It just feels weird to me. I am on my own. No kids or anything. Soon to be 45 years old. So I guess maybe that comes across in my e-mails that I am lonely and they are just trying to be nice. However, I would prefer just to leave a message on the message boards like this one or send an e-mail. I guess I want to know if others are exchanging phone numbers over the internet and IMing people they meet over the internet? The people I meet are usually people suffering from autoimmune disorders or people in chronic pain. They are usually responding to a message I left. I can't do anything about this condition so I try to focus on others and offer whatever words of encouragement I can over the internet to those suffering.
Ever feel like a job jumper? -
Posted By: me2
I have worked for several companies over the past few years as an editor, always having a valid reason for leaving, such as not getting paid, company being sold, etc. Here I am 8 months into another job, a job that I loved, but the account is gone, so here I sit once again with no work and searching the job boards again, which gets SO old. I have never wanted to switch a job for any reason, but it seems lately so many of these companies are having so many problems. They tell you one day how they are growing and doing so well and the next you see a list of layoffs. Scary!!! I see the posts from people who have been with a company 10 years or more, what's the secret to finding these great companies?
Starting oncology account, please give suggestions/tips. -
Posted By: RaeMT
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Gas up today again, 2.59 a galloon -
Posted By: Midwest MT
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Help me out -
Posted By: What to do?
Okay everyone I'm asking for your advice. As of right now I work in a doctor's office doing transcription and filling in for front desk when the girl is off that works there. I love the girls I work with and I love doing transcription. I also have a part-time job at home doing transcription with a great company that I can go full-time with, but I'm scared to make the change. I know in the beginning I'll have to put in more hours to make the same amount of money due to getting paid by the line and get my line counts up, but I would love to work at home again and have a more flexible schedule. What would you do? Help!
why I proofread -
Posted By: oops!
sometimes my expansions get away from me. I just typed that patient -- had abdominal discomfort for the last menstrual period. Made sense until I remembered it was a male patient!
Dog pet peeve, no leashes on dogs sm -
Posted By: mlstoo
My biggest pet peeve is owners who don't leash their pets. I have 2 dogs, 1 very large and one small. Overall, they are pretty good. They are always on a lease or in the house or behind a fence.I walk them nearly every day on the same route. On this route their are a mulitude of other dogs. I go during the day when most of the dogs are inside or in their pens. Sound safe? NOT. Today, I was 1 block from home when another came came out of nowhere, from behind us mind you, and attacked my dogs. Of course my dogs went nuts and there was a fight. The leashes tangled around my wrists and I couldn't let them go. Needless to say, before the owner got his dog under control and away from mine, I got knocked down and dragged about 50 feet from my own 2 dogs. I managed to get up and get mine under control and managed to get back home. I went to file a complaint with the police and he said it was iffy because the owner was outside with his dog and trying to call him back. So, I'm all banged up and sore and this guy is probably laughing at me. It just burns me up now that I can't even walk my dogs in town because people don't believe in restraining their animals. I told the officer I would think about it filing a formal complaint after I spoke with my husband. He said it would probably get thrown out but we could try. I'll probably get flamed to death on this issue but what would you do? My dogs were properly restrained and the other dog was not. Well, now that I have vented, I think I will be able to work. I'll check back later. Thanks for the ears.
What is your opinion of the Emdat, InScribe program? -
Posted By: Sandi
I may have an opportunity to work for a company that uses this program. If you have used this, I would like to know what you think of this program, etc. I have worked in DQS and I liked it as it was very user friendly. If you have had experience with each of these programs, I would really appreciate the pros/cons, comparison of each as well.
Thanks so very much.
Need help on Word Board please. TIA -
Posted By: JustMe
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Speed increase on digital dictation -
Posted By: Wondering
I am switching over from tapes to digital. I am using Express Scribe to play my files. I am used to playing my tapes at a faster speed. I find that on the digital dictations, some of the clarity is lost when I increase the speed. Does anyone else have this problem and do you have any suggestions/solutions? Thanks in advance!
Congressional bill re outsourcing -
Posted By: mtnMT
Upset about outsourcing? We can do something about it. Let your voice be heard in Washington. Thanks to post from NM in MME thread below.
http://www.rallycongress.com/support-for-h-r-427-nabopia/1585/support-h-r-427-notify-americans-before-outsourcing-personal-information/
Evil Co-Worker -
Posted By: AnnieM!AnnieM!
Anyone else have an evil co-worker or two? I work at home but there's always one that still manages to find me. I would ilke to slap this current one if I could reach her through my computer. She thinks she's my supervisor. I try to be respectful and polite, but that's not working. All my other co-workers are wonderful. I can't find anything in the company handbook about slapping not being appropriate, so that's my next plan of action. I just have to figure out a way to do that through cyberspace.
Florida Universities -
Posted By: MTFORU
Happen to know of a University in Florida that sounds like Wetger's or Wetcur? I cannot find anything remotely close.
Dinner tonight? I'm having grilled chicken salad. -
Posted By: memt
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PA funny -
Posted By: Happy MT Robin
Retinoperitoneal lymph nodes.
Are there lymph nodes in our eyes????????
If you decide to pursue your own accounts/doctors locally, how/what software sm -
Posted By: Cricket
do you use for internet transcription. Do not want to pick up work as it may be several hospital versus one facility. Where do you buy software like this or does the hospital provide this? Unsure, new venture for me.
hey, do you take liquid or powder creamer in your coffee? -
Posted By: inane question, but wanna know! nm
Does anyone use Stedman's Smartype? -
Posted By: WImom
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Here is another word -
Posted By: sm
Fluctuance, fluctuantes? which one is it?
How to go wireless? -
Posted By: IHateWires
I am so sick of all the wires! I have a cable modem, router, mouse, and keyboard all with wires, a laptop in my house with a cable modem plugged in by Ethernet, The wires drive me batty!
So what can I do to eliminate some? If I want to use the laptop in an area of the house not near the modem, how can I use the wireless net on it if we aren't in a wi-fi zone? Would a wireless router work?
Doctor not dictating. sm -
Posted By: NMT
I obtained a client in December. He says he is slow in dictating, but he nor his partner have not dictated all month. I tried to inquire, but he insinuated that my feelings are hurt and that if I didn't like it maybe we should end our working relationship.
I found this odd behavior, especially since he sought me out. Should I drop him and his partner, since they are not dictating? How long do I wait before I drop him?
in toto or en toto? -
Posted By: me
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