All I can say is...SM

Posted By: U.S. MT on 2009-02-06
In Reply to: You're totally wrong. - Very naive.

name one U.S. MTSO who specifies in their contract that their dictation is being transcribed overseas. Sadly, if doctors or hospital administrators had this information conveyed honestly, they would choose to keep medical records in the country even if they were a couple more cents a line. It's called dishonesty and greed by the companies who falsely advertise by having "store fronts" in the U.S., and the number of these companies is likely quite substantial. Do not be gullible. It's called corporate greed, and the only way to stop it is to make the medical profession aware that they are being "taken for a ride," and in the process jeopardizing their patients' confidential information that if transcribed out of the country cannot be enforced according to HIPAA.

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RE: OFFSHORING OF U.S. PATIENT RECORDS..SM - U.S. MT
- I take this seriously; however I know doctors - who thinks it is wonderful! sm
- American Public is who needs to be informed, not those perpetuating the offshoring! - Sarah1114
- The problem is... - MT
  - You are exactly right. - Have worked on the business end (sm)
  - With all due respect, I must disagree with you..SM - U.S. all the way
    - You're totally wrong. - Very naive.
      - No the hospitals do not. Would you think twice if your contact was *** from SM - Evelyn and veteran MT
      - Not naive at all. Been in this industry for 25+ years and SM - U.S. all the way
        No, not gullible. I've worked in - the hospitals for many
        Honestly, you are about... - MT
        Honestly, we may be a decade behind, but it still does not dimiss the fact that..sm - Quit the dishonesty
        The facilities have not... - MT
      - All I can say is...SM - U.S. MT
        The 2 largest nationals both list it in - contracts when work is offshored.
        Most clients do not ask for offshore transcription. SM - cricket
        Some do. - They know it is going overseas.
        Yes, they have - I worked in management for a time. - contracts when work is offshored.
        It's right on their Web sites... - MT
        Check out the nearest HIM dept - in your local hospital. It's no
        First of all... - MT
    - They do know... - MT
- OMG, you hit the nail on the head. sm - U.S. all the way
  - Correct about breach of privacy and its NOT too late - Lvgonadream
    - someone just e-mailed me "how to write a letter to your Senator" - - Lvgonadream

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