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How can I get an idea how much I want to deduct for the year, not what but how much money I should be trying to deduct or can.  I need to get better prepared and deduct what I can this coming year. 

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Does anyone know anything about EMR? I lost a client to EMR. Can companies still use MTs with EMR? I know that there are a few doctors that refuse to use the EMR system and are writing out their own notes. Should I still go back to the company and ask if they want to use my transcription services for the docs who aren't using the EMR system? The office manager is pushing them to use the EMR but providing the docs with slow computers or no computers at all. What should I do?

I just discovered it, that drugs.com has (to right on main page) a special drug search link "for transcriptionists" ????  it not only works very well, BUT, it gives the usage of the med also -- it is very helpful.  I used the wild card search and it brought up 1/2 dozen possibilities, one of which was what i was looking for.  anyway, i am actually liking it better than the FDA site now...so thought i'd share!

Well, I had my doubts about the 3,000 lines a day, but I like to think people are telling me truth most of the time.  There are always going to be those who have a psychological need to boast.  However, I have recently gone back to work inhouse and found there are actually those who can produce 3,000 lines per day, granted that the work is available to them.   I can't, however.  Not yet anyway but I hope to soon after I pick up a few more tips from the 2 I am talking about.  The ladies I am referring to have been with the hospital a long time, their ears are trained to hear these guys, and they have tons of normals and shortcuts.  On top of that, they have these little dainty quick fingers.  They remind me of those guys on the basketball court who don't have a lot of height but they have these super quick short legs and leave you in awe at their speed on the court.  Well these ladies don't have the long piano fingers but they have speed you are just in awe of.  I have long slow fingers but I think I will do okay, once I learn my way around and get through the learning curve. 

Just wanted you to know there are a couple of them out there.  I don't think this is the norm, so it shouldn't be something everybody think he/she should be doing, but it is possible for some.  I think being with one company for a long time has its advantages too, you have time to learn the doctors thoroughly and create shortcuts that work for you.  Plus I watched them and they do not move from that spot, maybe only to go to the bathroom and get their lunch, but then I saw one of them eat the lunch at the desk really really fast.  She was extremely quiet the whole time, minimal talking from her, just speed typing the whole time.  I don't think my bladder will let me just sit there the entire time, Ii can probably do the no talking part, eating my lunch at the desk but if you can do the things I observed and you have tons of shortcuts for the doctors you type for and they have tons of abbreviations in the word expander, and years with the company, then maybe you can produce 3,000 lines too.  Don't know but I will try to incorporate some of this behavior into my work to maybe bring my line count up enough to get the incentives at least.

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I've been working for a new company for almost 2 months now, it will be 2 months at the end of this week and I have not received any pay yet.  Does this seem like too long?  It's starting to to me.  I emailed about it and was told one check is in the mail and another will be sent out Fri 10/28.  So the one that I was told was in the mail last Monday 10/24, should have arrived by now, but has not.  The checks are coming from Canada, should they take this long?  Tomorrow I will be sending in my 4th invoice to them.  I don't feel very motivited to continuing doing their work if there is no pay in a timely manner.  Any suggestions would be welcome.  I think I've been pretty patient so far.  Thanks.

As a person of strong faith, I don't believe in vengence or discrimination; however, with all our work going to India this has changed me.  I look at the opulence, Bollywood excess, etc and think; okay we have slums right here in the USA.  We have people who ARE WILLING to work now for even slave wages.  And just like India we have those who live in opulence with disregard for the poverty in front of their eyes. 

My point, help me not be so darn angry every time I here the word India!! I know it is not right.  I am a peaceful person. 

and I fix it, but can't figure out what I've done to fix it.

I have my task bar at the bottom of my screen usually, but now it is on the far right and I can't figure out how to get it back on the bottom.  I know you normally click and drag, but I can't get it do down, just side to side.   I even push the down arrow but that doesn't seem to do it either. 

IAny advice would be much appreciated.... Thanks So Much

I need help quickly.  Someone gave me a foot pedal with a serial adapter.  However, there is no serial port on my new computer.  Is there any way I would be able to use this foot pedal with my new computer?  Thanks in advance for your help.

Today was 2 weeks since she found us, and we found her a home, actually had 2 people fighting over her, which I thought was kind of funny considering she was "my" dog.   We had decided that if she didn't find a home today we were going to keep her.   We still cannot believe that someone has not been looking for her.  I told the family that if it didn't work out that we wanted her back. 

I drink 1 - 2 pots. 

I would like to know how to delete or reprogram a key that is programmed to disconnect.  This would prevent my pressing it by mistake.   

Thanks.

suck the will to live right out of a person.  I find it hard to believe that after looking up a particular ESL doctor and reading that he's been in practice here in the good 'ol US of A for well over 18 years now that he still hasn't learned to form a complete sentence!  It's like listening to Yoda talk (example: "What your country can do for you ask not, but what, do for your country, you can!") 

How does that happen?  Don't their own collegues give them crap when they talk, or do they just smile and nod, not having a clue as to what the frick they are saying face to face....18 years and still without a grip.  What other profession is this allowed to be the norm in...cause I wanna steer clear in my next life.

Sorry--it's late and I'm punchy...but seriously, this guy needs to be smacked with his own towel, if ya know what I mean.   

have been an MT for almost four years but have not joined as of yet.  Would like to hear pros and cons.  TIA.

I'm wondering if anyone is using the online BOS 3rd edition and if you like it? 

All comments appreciated.  - P.S. The company I work for uses these rules so the info is pertinent ... and I have no former editions.

Thanks. 

While cleaning out my office closet, I came across a foot pedal.  I am unsure what it is compatible with.  I think I purchased it off ebay or this website a while back.  I wanted to use it with Express Scribe, but it is not compatible with that.  I thought I would check with you all and see if anyone could help me identify what it would work with.  The information on the back of the foot pedal is FTSWIN19 and then below that is A1001857.  I am thinking that maybe it works with different transcription software, the SUM Medical Transcription Program, or maybe even an actual transcription machine.  The connector is  round with 8 pins.  If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

Gross line is courier new 12, 1-inch margins.  I tried to figure out some kind of formula, but not really sure where to start.

Any input is appreciated.

How much do you guys charge for a late fee when invoices aren't paid in time? 

My terms are invoicing the first of each month and payment due within ten days. 

I've decided to impose a late fee since I'm having a horrible time getting paid.  What do you recommend?  Thanks.

I am trying to set up a c-phone which seems easy enough but -- I hook everything up and I get no dial tone and no display on the phone.  The company sent me a new power supply but still nothing.  I have checked and rechecked all connections and still nothing.  I can only think at this point that it is the c-phone itself but I am not a technical wizard so if anyone has had this issue or has any ideas - please help.  I really want to get started working and this is so frustrating.  I have read the manual and done all that was suggested but I am open to suggestions.  Thanks.