Subcontractors
Posted By: IC too on 2008-05-10
In Reply to: IC question..... - NoName
I have several subcontractors on my service (I'm a small MTSO). I keep files on them that includes their qualifications, references, etc., and a signed agreement to work with me. Part of the agreement includes their commitment to being HIPAA compliant (with specifics about that is accomplished). My clients are aware that I have subcontractors in my service but that I am the lead Transcriptionist and the editor/QA of all transcribed documents prior to their return to the client.
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I am an IC with several subcontractors. sm
I ask them to sign my subcontractor agreement that includes some things like being HIPAA compliant. When I am interviewed for a new account, I tell them up front that I have subs (I couldn't do that volume otherwise) and do they have a problem with it. I did have one account however that even though I told her I had a sub, a couple of months after starting the account, she got upset when she found out somebody else was also doing the work and I later dropped that account.
Calling all ICs and subcontractors
I'm thinking of switching to an IC. Tell me the absolute best thing about being an IC/subcontractor and the absolute worst thing.
Thanks. 
No, it stands for Screw Subcontractors!
what? I used to make .02/line off my subcontractors work and felt guilty.SM
The MTSO is making .07 line off your work? I know you did not say how much you make, but the MTSO must be charging the client a high rate. Like I said, I had several subcontractors helping me as an IC for local clients in the past, and made .02/line on their work (I am the one who printed and returned the work). You deserve better and are selling yourself much too short! P.S. - Unfortunately this is what is happening to this industry, and it's called greed.
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