AAMT whatever it is now called DOES NOT represent American MTs sm
Posted By: Lyndia on 2008-06-02
In Reply to: AAMT.... - where did that loyalty go?????sm
and has not in a very long time. They promote either actively or passively, sending our jobs offshore. It is high time they changed their name from AMERICAN Association of Medical Transcriptionists because let me tell you, they do not, in any way, shape or form, represent MY interests in this industry.
Whatever they call themselves now, it doesn't matter...I consider the whole organization a sick joke.
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AAMT does not represent us
AAMT does not represent us. Let me be the first to admit that I haven't had an issue with the offshoring deal...but I completely agree that AAMT does nothing. AAMT is nothing more than a big annual social event where a bunch of old fat chicks can walk around making sure everyone knows their names, arguing over copyrights..(oh wait..I crapped, make sure my name is on that!)... I am fed up with AAMT myself, and I think I am going to cancel my membership, as well. The dues are too high for this organization that does nothing. Funny thing about it is, with the employer of the year thing, some of the companies actually have a VP or someone who is self-absorbed and self-important and thinks they are an AAMT goddess to email employees and insist that they nominate the company for employer of the year. I have seen this happen personally, and you are pressured if you don't participate...made to feel like an outsider, not a team player. All because this VP or whoever just wants to be able to get up and make a speech and make sure everyone remembers their name. LOL IT IS PATHETIC.
AAMT--where's the American in it?
This is in reference to their teaching in the Phillipines.
I myself do NOT feel comfortable having my information sent overseas, including my name, DOB, and often SSN listed in the demographics screen of each note. I have heard stories of prosecution (or lack there of) by identity theft from people in other countries. Maybe Americans should start boycotting or protesting the healthcare industries that outsource overseas!!!!!!!!!!!! 
AAMT has been blaming the American MT, sm
for absolutely everything and their failures for years. They're too arrogant to possibly think that maybe it's THEM and they should take the blame for the demise of the profession. Of course, they want us to volunteer what little time we have left after typing nonstop ESLs for 7 cpl. I'm only in this for the paycheck anymore and for myself honestly. My days of trying to better this profession are over. You get tired of having your hands slapped by those bozos. I volunteered, it wasn't what they wanted, I wasn't a maven, and now they're looking for new blood.
AAMT has NEVER been good for American MT's. (nm)
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Umm, AAMT started years ago for AMERICAN MTs. You
seem to be implying that since AAMT happens to be located in the US then that is why the association is named the way it is. You are incorrect in your implication and it is not right to post it in that manner on a public forum where new visitors get the wrong idea.
I think the tide is turning and AAMT will be American again soon. nm
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AAmT - All American medical Transcription
Hello Wonderful MTs and Editors. I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are planning a very big Christmas. (I hope it snows in Nashville!)
It appears that there has been some recent confusion on the mtstars site. My apologies to all. We are a new company and have been relying on a recruiting agency to assist us with hiring MTs.
We will no longer be using that company. They were using the address MTRecruiter@aol.com. AAmT's formal and approved listings will ALWAYS clearly show an address @allusmts.com.
AAmT will be hiring US MTs and editors to support clinics, radiology departments, and medical record departments located in the southeastern US. We welcome all qualified MTs to apply with our company. We will treat you well. You will have plenty of work. You will have auto deposit of your pay and it will always be on time. When you come to work for AAmT, I am always available. If for any reason my staff does not treat you well, does not provide you with the tools you need, or just simply does not communicate with you in a manner you feel is right....then I welcome you to communicate directly with me. It is my goal to provide excellent job opportunities for my fellow MTs and editors. I want to build the BEST TEAM of MTs and editors and for AAmT to be recognized for the quality we produce.
We are currently in the transition phase of taking on business from another company. Therefore, please do not be confused if you call the office number and hear Synthescribe. Synthescribe is a corporation in Nashville who provides offshore labor solutions to health care providers in conjunction with onshore. AAmT is acquiring service contracts of Synthescribe's and will be providing 100% US labor solutions to these clients. I personally look forward to building a team of qualified US MTs and editors to support these health care facilities. They are thrilled about the fact we will be providing onshore services under AAmT's leadership.
I hope this helps clear up some of the confusion that has occurred on here. I have now hired our own HR Director. You may be hearing from her. Her name is Amy. She is a great lady and I am sure those of you who are fortunate enough to speak with her will really enjoy working with her. (Amy starts with us next Monday, so you may not hear from her right away). My niece, Tonya, will also be working with Amy. You guys be nice to her now, she's only 21, but she means well and does a lot around the office to help everybody. I just love her to death and I know you will too. She sometimes has a sick sense of humor, but she grows on you.
Any time you want to contact us, please do. You can contact a member of our management team at the following email addresses:
tammy@allusmts.com
justin@allusmts.com
amy@allusmts.com
ozz@allusmts.com
info@allusmts.com
sales@allusmts.com
tonya@allusmts.com
Our website is www.allusmts.com. We will be updating our phone numbers and contact information within the next 7-10 days.
Don't wait though...you guys go ahead and contact us as we have so many jobs already available. We need your help. 
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I really am very passionate about this industry and the jobs that we all do. Take Care. -- Tammy, COO
It was AAmT .. All American Medical Transcription.
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The *American* AAMT now giving memberships/CMTs to foreign MTs....
Shouldn't they at least change the name to UN-AMT or something like that! lol
It is very sad you are so accepting of offshoring and AAMT turning a blind eye to the American MTs.
The offshoring would not be a problem if there was not such a huge difference in cost. We are on the losing end and taking pay cuts because of offshoring. Also, I know many who have lost their jobs to cheap labor overseas. AAMT is encouring this. That is wrong. America is slowly become a third world country in itself. If we don't stop it now, there will be no jobs left for Americans. I don't care where you are from or what kind of job you have, the pay should be equal for all so the competition is fair. You will find after some time with AAMT, you will be ignored and will receive nothing but redundant information from AAMT office and local chapters. Anything they offer can be gained via the internet now.
AAmT (All American Medical Transcription) Okay. the ad is back with a different person. Is this one
Hopefully, they have fired the bad example of a recruiter that was on here and this one is legit. Please advise.
They are NOT what they represent
themselves to be. Bonuses do not exist, raises do not exist. They offer bonuses for more lines because you struggle to even make quota with the DQS, let alone make extra lines. Been with them for 8 years. I would certainly explore other options.
I really don't think you represent yourself well.
You sound extremely defensive and overly sensitive. And no, I'm not a recruiter; just an MT who went to business college. You are the one who sounds unprofessional to me.
I really wouldn't recommend it. They represent
the same companies that post jobs here anyway. It would just be one more interview to take, one more test to take. They usually only represent a couple of companies and of course they get paid for everyone that is hired through them so I don't feel they have my best interests in mind. They are going to try to sell me on whatever company they represent.
Post your resume on the job boards. I have been offered several jobs with companies who do not post help wanted ads. Most of them were small MTSO who didn't pay worth a flip, but I have also had some very good offers, at least good in comparison to what a lot of companies pay now.
I believe AAMT guidelines is 65 chars. with spaces. Maybe go to aamt.org and see if you can
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They have called me twice and I have not yet called them back
Per your recommendation, I just might. Thank you.
I called and called and e-mailed my STM. When that got no
results I went over her head. Got another account, but with 3 accounts still not enough work to get in more than 20 hours/week. I worked a shift that was part 2nd/part 3rd. Some days OT was offered, but then there wouldn't be work the next day.
No one called you a joke, just called the post a joke because
we all know better, but you're entitled to your opinion. You're the one insulting saying those of us who don't like SS probably couldn't cut it and that is the reason for our complaints. You would be hard pressed to find anyone who ever worked for SS to agree with you about how wonderful they are. They aren't getting new accounts, yet they always have an ad running - umm, let me think why that is.
Nothing much... can AAMT do anything?
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She said AMA not AAMT, and (sm)
they will be taking American out of the name, as there is a committe in place to work on a name change for the organization.
AAMT
Not only is not AAMT not ashamed of what they do, they are PROUD of it! And MTs think AAMT cares about them? They're only in it for the money, kids.
AAMT
And you trust HIM? AAMT has gotten to be one of those companies who are out to make money, be it from India, Phillipines, who have you. Everything that falls from his mouth is NOT gold. Read 05/11/2006 post for notice on India trying to get him to come over - I would bet my bottom dollar this wouldn't be his first trip.
AAMT
How about if everyone quits supporting AAMT as in stop paying dues and stop signing up for their useless CMT exam? The only thing greed understands is cutting off their money. And as for the politicians, how about FIRING them? Useless bunch of scumbags anyhow. Republican or Democrat, they're all alike. We need a leader...anyone remember hearing about the Boston Tea Party? That worked then, it'll work now.
AAMT
As of right now, I am canceling. Was going to take their CMT test, but why can't another company be started or asked to create a CMT exam? Why is it only the AAMT that has the exam? I will no longer have anything to do with AAMT on a national or local basis. I have given them enough of my money for a magazine that comes four times a year and a discount to go to the national meeting. Big deal. It's not enough.
AAMT
One reason offering offshore membership is because they sre losing American MT members. Whole group needs to undergo complete change.
AAMT and CMT
In reality, the CMT does not open all that many doors. All companies care about is if you can get the job done properly and correctly. The CMT is nice but by no means necessary.
AAMT
If AAMT members really canceled rather than just talked about it, we might get somewhere. I know so many who just complain.
AAMT
You are SO right. AAMT needs to take an A out of their name. I dropped out years ago, after being certified for 15+ years, when what's-her-name spent her time flying around the country going to conventions, etc., on our increased dues money and the organization stopped dead in their tracks. AAMT never did anything for me, but I was proud of my certification (which means crap now). My work ethics and quality of my work are, and have been my own and the companies that I have worked for have been smart enough to realize that I am a person who knows what they are doing and that I take pride in my work. AAMT did not do that for me. I did that for myself and all AAMT did was give me a piece of paper that said basically the same thing. I am nearing the end of my job years and I'm glad because this job is NOT what it used to be and I believe with all my heart AAMT is largely to blame for lowering their standards, increasing their dues and not standing up for the integrity of CMTs in THIS country. They should have been fighting to keep transcription here and not allowed the travesty that happened to use to have gone unaswered. The companies who bought into this concept and the hospitals need to remember - you get what you pay for and the hospitals who are allowing sensitive, LEGAL documents to be shipped overseas to people who can't even spell USA let alone understand anyone from here, are going to find their little backside cheeks bitten some day and it can't happen too soon. And for the future reference, I ALWAYS bought Dell. No more. My American dollars go to American made products. My local guy made my last computer. I know the components were probably made in a sweatshop somewhere, but I get an English-speaking person when I call their place of business. AAMT and outsourcing companies, can bite me.
AAMT
AMEN, SISTER. I have been an MT for over 35 years and I cannot think of one thing that the AAMT has ever done for me. I am not a CMT; my college education, (at the time when English grammar and usage were still of paramount importance), and 4 years of high school Latin got me my first MT job. That, plus a lot of hard work on my part, continues to get me jobs. I have worked at several facilities that never heard of AAMT and many others that wouldn't have paid me a penny more if I was certified. I don't care what rhetoric AAMT wants to use as far as MT being a respeceted profession and all that garbage. The fact is we are still the ladies in the typing pool as far as most clients are concerned and we are treated as such paid accordingly. AAMT has done nothing to try to change this image and I am actually making less money now than I was 10 years ago. AAMT is all about money...for it, not for us. As far as I'm concerned, it belongs in the same category as the rest of the big corporations out to screw the American Worker any way they can. Yet we can't blame it all on AAMT. We, to some extent, are responsible for what has happened to us. Right now, there is a lot of talk about doing things to try and remedy our situation because of Heartland. There has been a lot of talk before and nothing has come of it. I do hope this time people will do what they are saying they will do and write to politicians, letters to editors, etc. Michael Moore is making his next film about the healthcare industry and is asking for horror stories on his web site. I sent him 12 pages a a couple months ago. Also, do most of you know that you can join the National Writer's Union (www.nwu.org)? I am a member and feel that the cost of joining and paying the dues are well worth it, particularly because I can get health insurance through it. The NWU would like to work on behalf of MTs, but there are very few MTs who belong to it. No matter how you may feel about unions, you must agree that we need as many people and organizations on our side as we can ge right now. I do not have lot of faith in the politicians at this point, and none whatsoever in the current adminstration in Washington DC. By all means, write the politicans, but don't expect too much from them. I think letters to editors, and I am talking A LOT of letters to A LOT of papers, are a better idea. Hospital and clinic admistrators read the papers, as do their medical staff. Here are a couple useful sites: www.usnpl.com and www.refdesk.com. Also, you might want to talk to the newspeople at your local TV stations. Here's hoping that THIS TIME we can make enough noise to get the hearing that we have needed and deserved for so long.
Who says so? The AAMT?
THEY say who can and can't be certified? THEY say they're the only ones who can give certification? THEY say you're not certified unless you do it through them (AAMT)? Big, fat, hairy deal!!!!!!!!!! I say, screw 'em! They have no control over my life. They can't tell me what I can and can't call myself. I'll call myself The Queen MT if I freakin' feel like it--and there's not a dam* thing they can do about it! I have had it up to HEEEEEEEEEEERE with the AAMT!!!!!!!!!! Sheesh.
AAMT
Yea to everybody canceling.
Had it with the AAMT
Me, too. I voted with my wallet and left. I encourage all others who are against offshoring to do the same. Why finance the hand that is helping to slash your job?
AAMT
I did think AAMT was a day late and a dollar short, and I only posted that so those that would like to participate, can. I pulled my membership and heard from their president today which is how I got the information on the webinar.
AAMT and HIS
If you had been following what was going on, you would know that most of us are not blaming AAMT for the problems with HIS. However, many of us are upset about AAMT expanding into the off shore market, and considering offering credentials to people in other countries. I for one feel that if they title themselves American, they should stay American. And while I have no prejudice against people from ANY country, I find it very upsetting that an organization that wants to promote American MTs is seriously looking into promoting our competition. When an organization starts taking food from my table, they lose my support. If you choose to support them until you no longer have a job, that is your privilege. I wish you luck with it.
AAMT
So who ever said AAMT was interested in what we need? As far as I'm concerned, they're completely useless to us MTs and have always been on the hospital's side. That's why I've refused to even consider certification.
AAMT BOS
I have never worked for a company that has completely used the BOS... Most accounts have their own specifics, if it is verbatim, then that's how it is typed.. I have tried using the BOS but when push comes to shove what the account specifics says is what they want even if it is against what the BOS says. The BOS is really useless when the accounts want verbatim
THE NEW AAMT
I cannot force myself to speak or type their new and improved international name. Everyone who read this post, cancel your membership! We have had enough of being the workhorses for these money-grabbing NAFTA lovers. I refuse to QA offshored work; I refuse to work for any company affiliated with them in any way. I refuse to buy their nonsensical publications. I refuse to let their judgment control me and my practice. No more support from nana! I hope they fall on their two faces. Maybe we need a new American organization that works for us instead of against us? Hopefully, that would be one that aims for affordable education, affordable publications, integrity, and the best patient care in the world here in America.
AAmT
I was supposed to get a return call last week by someone named Heather - as soon as she got off another line- I'm still waiting. Things like this make me crazy - don't think I would deal with them now. I like stability, integrity, etc.
AAmT
Tennesee Orthopaedics
AAMT No More.
Not AAMT anymore. Not American ANYTHING. Now the Association for Healthcare Document Integrity, and the world's largest organization working to advance...
Which basically reads: the Indians own us now.
AAMT....
AAMT was supposed to be looking out for our interests, maybe not union, but instead, they have sold us down the river and will let anyone outside the US become a member, just so they pay up their dues!!!! Why even bother putting American in the title of their company.
AAMT
I was just recently hired by All American Medical Transcription. I have searched for archives on this company but keep getting American Medical Transcription Services. The one I'm wanting info about is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Does anyone have any info about this company, whether good or bad. Thanks!
The AAMT
or whatever it calls itself these days has NEVER done anything but American MTs except take our money. We can do better. Why would you support an organization that stabs you in the back?
Was medware the AAMT
company of the year, or am I confusing it with another company?
There is an AAMT solution.
you could report this to AAMT, but it would take weeks to process the complaint. Also report the website to them. But its a great thing that you have posted the red flags. great work.
You need to go to the AAMT website for that.
http://www.aamt.org/scriptcontent/certification.cfm?section=certification
AAMT and offshoring
You all can blame AAMT as much as Heartland for the demise of your jobs. This anti-American worker organization has actively supported and contributed to the demise of your jobs. Put the blame where it lies, including with AAMT. ESPECIALLY WITH AAMT.
RE: AAMT and offshoring
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!!!!!
Uh uh my friend. The AAMT is JUST as
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AAMT/India
I won't renew AAMT membership. They are useless.
Cancelled AAMT
I did not just talk about it, I ACTUALLY CANCELLED my membership. AAMT can take a long walk off a short pier.
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