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List of MTSOs

Posted By: Looking on 2008-08-16
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Does anyone know where to find a comprehensive list of MTSOs.  The ones that advertise aren't necessarily the best ones - we all know that.  TIA. 


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Another list of MTSOs who DO NOT Off-Shore and

I probably have some of these wrong and still missed a ton of companies, so please feel free to correct the list. 


 


If I could not find a definite “U.S. Transcriptionists Only,” but did find “NO OFFSHORE APPLICANTS” I added it to the list.  They could still off-shore, and just not put that in their Job Ad or on their Website.  So, if any of the MTSOs below do off-shore, please correct. 


 


Some do use Canadian MTs, but I did  not think we were getting that picky. 


 


DO NOT OFF-SHORE


 


    AccuSTAT  Inc – Wisconsin


    AccuStat EMR  - South Carolina


    Advanced Medical Transcription LLC (AMT) – Kentucky


    Advantage Transcription Services – Ohio


    American Transcription Solutions  Inc (ATSI) – Florida


    Amphion Medical Solutions - Wisconsin


    Augusta Coding and Transcription  Inc (ACTI) – Georgia


    Axolotl - California


    Breitner Transcription Services, Inc. – Massachusetts


    Chase Transcriptions, Inc. – Ohio


    Chronicle Transcripts (CTI) - California


    CPR Technologies - California


    DTS (Digital Transcription Systems, Inc.) – Oklahoma


    Encompass Medical Transcription, Inc – Wisconsin


    eTransPlus  - Tennessee


    ExecuScribe, Inc. – New York


    E-Z Scribe Medical Transcription Service – California


    Fast Chart- (Division of Applied Medical Services) – North Carolina


    Freedom Type – Wisconsin


    FutureNet Technologies Corp – California


    GTN (Global Transcription Network) – Texas


    InScribe  LLC – Kentucky


    Keystrokes – Illinois


    MD-IT (Medical Documentation – Intuitive Technology)  - Colorado


    MedScribe Information Systems Inc -  Florida


    Med-Scribe Transcription Service  Inc – New Jersey


    Milner Transcription Services – Georgia


NetMed Transcription Service LLC - Michigan


    New England Medical Transcription (NEMT) -  Maine


    Opti-Script Inc – Pennsylvania


    Oracle Transcription  Inc   (OTI) - Maryland


    Probity Medical Transcription – Pennsylvania


    Professional Transcriptions Inc  (PTI)  - Florida


    ProScript Documentation Services – Florida


    Psychtrans Transcription Services - California


    Silent Type  Inc – New Jersey


    SoftScript  Inc  - California


    Southern Transcription Services (STS) – Georgia


    T-C Transcription  (Transcriptionists Recognize) – Florida


    The Transcription Doctors, Inc  (TTD) – California


    The Transcription House – Arizona


    Transcriptions South Inc (TSI) - Florida


    Transform Inc – Nevada


    Transolutions Inc – Illinois


    TransPortal  LLC – North Carolina


    TransTech Medical Solutions  (TT) – Texas


    TRX  Inc – Oregon


   TTS, LLC (Transcription, Technology, and Support) – New Hampshire


   U.S. Transcription, Inc.  (UST)  - Wisconsin 


   USA Medical Transcription Inc – Florida/Missouri


   WebMedX - Pennsylvania


   wordZXpressed Transcription Services   Inc  - Georgia


   ZNF Medical Transcription  Inc – Florida


   ZyloMed  Corp – Florida


 


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 Below are the MTSs I could find that DO Off-Shore, but again, I think this list may be missing a few companies also.  Please add on if you know of any more. 


 


Thanks. 


 


 


Acusis – Pennsylvania


CBay – Pennsylvania


Diskriter – Pennsylvania


DTS America, Inc (Dedication, Technology, Service) - Tennessee


Focus – Massachusetts


MedQuist – New Jersey


Medware Inc – Florida


OSI Transcription  (Outsourcing Solutions Inc) – Florida/Georgia


Precyse Solutions – Pennsylvania/Georgia


Spheris  - Tennessee


SPi Healthcare - Tennessee


Sten-Tel Transcription  Inc – Massachusetts


Superior Global Solutions – Texas


Transcend – Georgia


 


 


Heartland Information Services – Ohio (TOLEDO, Ohio -- Heartland Information Services has merged with Spryance, Inc., forming one of the premier offshore transcription providers in the United States. November 2006)


 


How do you know list is true? I can make a list,
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add me to the list
mwilmotjr@yahoo.com
Like the ones that want you to add them to an IM list so they can
see if you are online and keep track of you every minute of the day?  Best cure for that is to keep your internet program on 24/7 and never answer one of their IMs
Don't want to list it here
it ain't much!  Compound that with no work.  'outta there.
A wish list???
What kind of list? It's a cry for help to sift through some of the many transcription companies I have seen mentioned on-line. Most of the lists I have seen are either just all lumped together with essentially no information, or sometimes listed by states.

I was asking for the the names of the biggest companies as a sort of initial filter. However, as I stated, I AM wondering about the safety of going with a big company. I have been working for a medium size, local company with one huge account. They lost it and due to that and other factors, they have just decided to go out of business. I realize bigger isn't necessarily better.

Another issue for me is that I like to travel and think it would be nice to sometimes be able to pack a small amount of equipment, maybe just a laptop and foot pedal, and be able to work.

I know there are going to be conflicting opinions, but for me right now even that might be helpful. The company I was working for had good and bad points and I loved and hated it sometimes within the same day.

Great strengths it had that I would like to find again: At least competitive pay, benefits, and most of all - lots of flexibility. I basically only had to make a quota every two weeks and not even that was VERY strictly enforced. Other than that, I had almost total flexibility. I would certainly pass on making only a few more dollars in order to retain my flexibility.

So, it's a list of biggest companies, a list of suggested companies, and in a perfect world it would be a list of companies that meet all of my needs. For now, I'd just settle for any good suggestions.
Yes, I list everything.
.
list
That's really sad, because they are trying to stop from earning a living, thus driving more people into poverty......
My name better NOT be on such a list...
If I find this to be the case, my attorney will most certainly be contacted.
Here's a list for you
1. Better start-up information and training. The majority of companies I have worked with don't seem to understand how little training they actually provide. A few notes taken over the phone in a training session is not training! Think about all the jobs you have had on site - and compared that type of training to what you typically receive via cyberspace. Not even close right? If anything, training people remotely should equate to *more* training, not less. And, of course, I'm not referring to MT training, but account/platform specific training. Supply samples, hints, a list of problems encountered in the past and their solutions. You can't just fly through the steps of a complicated platform once and expect top notch production.

2. Feedback and updated account info. It's really disheartening to never hear from an account *until* you make a mistake. Positive feedback is as important as negative feedback.

3. Communication. Cannot be over-emphasized. I have worked with MTSO's who IM you to death (overkill) to those who apparently think new procedures are related via osmosis...

4. One of the biggest mistakes MTSO's make is getting more accounts then they can properly manage (and/or doing so with a skeleton crew to maximize profits).

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!


To the list
Don't forget about over-hiring! That annoys me so much!
My list
1. Pay me on time.
2. Pay me correctly.
3. Give me clear account specs.
4. Treat me with respect and don't talk down to me.
5. Give me feedback when I'm doing something wrong AND when I'm doing something right.
I would add these to your list...sm

Webmedx, Medscribe, Diskriter, Transcend, Transolutions.  Not sure about your other questions though.


Good Luck!


add me to the list
I think we were on the same account and quit at the same time (in May of this year). Two days after I quit, I received an email that P was leaving the company. I too had heard that she lost a total of 4 employees that week. What a shame. The folks that sold Cymed should be ashamed - they had a good thing going and it just went down the tubes. I struggled to make my line count for months and finally had to give up and look elsewhere. Looking back, I should have left as soon as SPi took over. You would think that I would learn by now!
Add me to the list
I have 4-1/2 years there. Some of it has been a challenge but with our new president and some changes he's making, we're back on track. I make pretty good money on my account, and management has been particularly wonderful to me. Love it!
job list
Look in the manual under Logs. I'm having a meltdown over counting and converting for line counts. The account I'm on does not have a built in line counter. Hope yours does. My friend works on a different account and she doesn't have to do anything. Good luck!
Just a list
I think they have just listed hospitals within those states and they are not hospitals they have contracts with. I know for a fact that several Maryland hospitals as well as Wisconsin hospitals do not oursouce to them. It does lead one to believe, though, that they have contracts with them.
here's my list
Acusis: Best company ever. The people are very nice, pay always on time, work is great....a little low in the mornings right now, but always able to make my keystroke requirements.

Proscript: Another great company, with very nice people, good accounts, and pay is always on time.

InHealth: Another good company. Work was good, people nice, pay always on time.

Keystrokes: Not a good match for me. Was lied to about my pay, but I have a friend who works there that loves it. The account I was on was a good account, just didn't really care for the owner.

Preferred Transcriptions: The account I was on was great, but other accounts not so great. Pay is low, and the gal who runs the company could use some classes on how to be a littler nicer.
Right at the top of the list would be AMM...sm
Another Medical Must...horribly disorganized owner who uses primarily MTs from India and the Phillipines and wonders why she loses her accounts. Tells every MT a different story about what's going on with the company. Put this one on your don't even bother list.
Here's another for your list...
DataScript in Michigan - no pay and don't answer emails.
the list I got said 199 to 238 I think for sm
single coverage. I think there is a supplement for eye and dental which would make it more. Family coverage is more like the price you quoted.
still on list
Too bad you weren't still on the paycheck list.  Would that be nice if they sent you that every two weeks just because you were still on the list?
And MQ is not on that list.

MedQuist cares so little about quality it isn't funny. 


QA has now turned into MME (Master Medical Editor).  Most of the work is being diverted to India now.  The MME does QA work, editing and transcribing.  More of the last two in what I have seen myself. 


I have a feeling that India is doing most of the QA work now because it has cut back so drastically, at least for me.  It is going somewhere, but I know it hasn't been coming to me.  My guess would be India because they got all of the good clients now anyway. 


I would stay far away from MQ.  I honestly would.   


Add to that list
ProScript. Great QA, always helpful and always friendly.
Add ANP to the list
stay far, far away from this company! They are no-pays!
Thank you so much for this list!!!
I was going to dig around for the thread that contained these names when I get off of work late tonight, and you've just saved me possibly hours of time.

I'm sure we all appreciate you posting this, so again, THANK YOU!!!
Not sure if they still do, but here is a list I put

Here is the list I put together earlier this year.  I am not sure if these companies still provide computers or not.  Some provide a computer with a rental fee, some provide a computer without any fee, and some say they have computers available if needed.  Hope this helps. 


 


Amphion Medical Solutions     Madison, WI       www.amphionmedical.com


 


Axolotl      San Jose, CA        www.axolotl.com


 


Diskriter Inc     Pittsburgh, PA       www.diskriter.com


 


MedQuist     Mount Laurel, NJ       www.medquist.com


 


Milner Transcription Services     Atlanta, GA        www.milnertranscriptionservices.com


 


Opti-Script Inc     State College, PA       www.opti-script.com


 


OSI Transcription  (Outsourcing Solutions Inc)     Douglasville, GA        www.ositranscription.com


 


Precyse Solutions     Wayne, PA        www.precysesolutions.com


 


Silent Type  Inc     Englewood, NJ        www.silenttype.com


 


SoftScript  Inc     Santa Monica, CA     www.softscript.com


 


Spheris     Franklin, TN       www.spheris.com


 


TransTech Medical Solutions   (TT)     Houston, TX        www.transtechmedical.com


 


WebMedX     Pittsburgh, PA        www.webmedx.com


 


 


 


And what about the MTSOs that ...
yell and scream and write nasty emails just because they happen to be in a bad mood? And that goes for some QA people I can think of too. They don't know or care to be civil. I suppose the double standard would apply here though. Only the peasantry should be given psychiatric tests?!
MTSOs?
Is this the correct board for me to ask a question of other MTSOs? I'm new to these boards.  Thank you. D
MTSOs

Thank you!  I have been in business 12 years and, if you can believe it, I have never implemented any guidelines for acceptable error rates from my transcriptionists.  I have 19 transcriptionists and am finding that I need to do something to make them realize that they can no longer be lazy and just figure, oh, Dell will fix it.  We have reached a volume of work where I cannot fix lazy transcription problems any longer.  I am unsure how to go about this?  What are various ways to figure out the allowable error rate?


Thank you for all the help you can provide!  D.


MTSOs

I currently do offer a three tiered pay scale where the transcriptionists work their way up -- but I nevertheless find so many things they simply are not looking up or aren't sure of themselves and so will put question marks.


Do you know how the nationals figure the 98% accuracy? That's my real problem, I don't know how to go about figuring the 98% accuracy. 


Good luck on getting that big account!!  We have a large one starting on 02/01 and I'm nervous that with the sudden increase in volume I won't have the time to QA the way I have to now.  In my area it is hard finding really top notch transcriptionists -- the couple I am having trouble with have been with me awhile and I've tried and tried to train them but they lack self confidence and don't THINK about what they are typing -- hard to teach that THINKING skill!!!


Who are the top 5 MTSOs (most MT's)? nm
nm
To all MTSOs...sm

I am just curious.  I am sure it is very hard for MTSOs to find dependable, well-trained, honest people that work their required schedules as it is hard for dependable, honest, hardworking MTs to find companies that pay well, when they are supposed to, and have decent accounts and availability of work. 


My question is where are you?  I have close to 15+ years experience in multiple phases.  I have been burned by 2 telecommuting companies already.  I have been employed with this last company for over a year.  I thought they were great but over the past 5 months or so things have began to have turned sour.  Plus absolutely no benefits are offered.  I can handle not having any benefits as long as everything else is good. 


I have been skeptical to change jobs but things have just gotten to where I am completely dissatisfied. 


If any MTSOs are hiring, I would be happy to take any test, send resume, etc.  I just don't want to be burned anymore.  I love this profession but times have changed.  But like I said, it is hard for the MTSO as well as the MTs.


MTSOs
My opinion, I think part of the problem is with offshoring and the fact that offshored MTs can be paid less, therefore dropping US MTs pay. According to a lot of posts and my researching, MT pay has drastically dropped over the years and it's not getting better. Maybe if the MTSOs would post on what changes are happening on their end that makes them lower hire-on pay, that would help. From an MT standpoint, it seems that MTSOs are dropping MT pay but still lining their pockets, which is not a fair assessment, but that's the way some see it. We work hard and have to have a pretty much ongoing education to keep up with the medical terminology. I know some with 20+ years of experience are very frustrated that they cannot get a decent line pay. I don't know what MTSOs can do to make the situation better. Not all MTs are unhappy with their situation. I am very happy with the company I work with, although I do miss the statutory status and bonuses that I previously had at MQ, but times are changing and we have to adapt, and no I DON'T like it! Anyway, this is just my opinion.
MTSOs
I figure, it could get worse and for me, it actually has, so I try not to complain too much, but it does get frustrating and I try to look at it from both points of view, even though I'm not an MTSO and never actually owned one myself.
MTSOs
In the last 5 years that I have worked for an MTSO, I have seen a lot of changes in these companies and the way they treat their employees. When I first started working from home for one, the pay was good. They didn't bother you. They got your work to you...their were benefits. Now...with more experience and even certified, I get the run around too. Take a typing test with 20 minutes of dictation. Like being certified isn't good enough? My biggest concern is the fact they need to rethink how work-at-home employees should be treated. They tend to group us all together and try to treat us like we work in an office. It just isn't going to be the same. We obviously made this choice to work from home for our families. We give up a lot working from home, but they try to pretend that we should pay the same dues. The fact that they NEVER EVER CLOSE is a big one. Not to many companies out there make their employees work all hours, all days, all holidays with NO!!!!! reward for it. No thanks, nothing. They expect you to work on Christmas day in your home where your family is celebrating, perhaps 5 - 10 feet away and not participate?

For instance, I had to work last Christmas (and trust me, I've paid my dues on holidays). But it was a new job, so I had no choice. Sure I started late. I spent the first 2 hours celebrating with my family, opening presents, etc. As soon as that was over, I got on here and started working. I made my line count well before my shift was to end, but I got the mean e-mail about not working.

I think they need to get real. We work from home. We don't leave our problems at home when we go to work. Sure, you have to separate home from work while your working but I think they need to treat us with a little respect. Perhaps realize that we sacrifice for a reason instead of pretending that our reason doesn't exist.

Maybe they should take a clue from Google on how it treats its employees? Man I would just love to work there!

I feel so frustrated in this occupation lately, that I don't know what to do. I get the run around myself. Scheduling interviews and putting your whole day off for it and then the recruiter doesn't call!!! But e-mails saying sorry can we reschedule? NO, we can't.

I've seen and done it all in the last few years, offshoring, holidays, bad employers, horrible bosses. Its been a long time since I enjoyed my job.

Sorry if this runs on, but its late (since I have to work late shift to compete with the overseas people because they work while we sleep!) but I'm tired. Time to go to bed!

Here's hoping that something in the future happens and once again, our jobs are great and we brag to everyone about it!

This is what I believe about MTSOs

Most all of them are probably offshoring work secretly or not.  They overall don't respect their MTs.  They offer baloney rates.  They lie through their teeth.  They offer steak and deliver animal chow.  They punish all MTs supposedly because of the faults of a few MTs.  They keep tabs with countless instant messages and phone calls to keep their ignorant little children in check.  They are constantly running ads because they can't keep good MTs. 


How can any industry survive with this treatment?  I think almost every one of them is offshoring whether they admit it or not.  What other explanation could there be?  It can't be simply because the MTs put up with it.  There HAS to be something else behind it.  MTs as an industry don't put up with any more crap than any other type of employees.  BUT the MT industry has a way of offshoring work with nobody the wiser, unlike other industries and I think that is what is behind the whole sham. 


MTSOs

The way I see it (and probably others) is the reason many companies are struggling or not making it is because they did it to themselves.  Coming from a hospital setting, it's like comparing USA to Aruba, and I'm not talking scenery, here!


 


MTSOs

The way I see it (and probably others) is the reason many companies are struggling or not making it is because they did it to themselves.  Coming from a hospital setting, it's like comparing USA to Aruba, and I'm not talking scenery, here!


 


MTSOs
Shutting down the in-house hospital transcription department. Given the names of Alliance, Transcend, and Central Transcription Services. Not much of a choice. I need benefits. HELP!! Any information appreciated.
Those MTSOs
should spend the time making their company better instead of pretending it's so great.

You just wonder about people!
MTSOs and others
From what Im reading here on this board there are definitely some less desirable companies out there to work for.  There have been warnings many times on this board about these companies.  Its a vicious cycle it just keeps coming round and round, same company different month or week.  It could be that recruiters for these same companies keep posing as MTs and hooraying about what a great company it is, lots of fuzzies and smiley faces to reel people in.  Then, those very same people that were reeled in come back here to complain.  Heres a clue for ya, if the company is not talked about on this board its probably one of the rare ok places to work.  If you see too much bragging about a company then red flag- guess what, its a sneaking low down recruiter people!!!
if you ask me, MTSOs - sm
can cut corners by doing their own hiring and eliminating these recruiters.

with over 30 years experience I have said no to low-ballers because I started 20 years ago on production at - guess what - 8 cpl.

My personal favorites are the 'difficult' (and they know it) accounts that offer 7 - 8 cpl and claim commensurate with experience.

uh - run that by me again, and this time with a straight face, please.



JUST SAY NO, GIRLS. We can put them in a corner, too.



MTSOs
I work for 2 different services, one pays 10 cpl with differential for any weekend and holiday work typed. The other pays 9 cpl, but is very easy clinic work. These people who complain about not making any money on 9 cpl just aren't keeping their butts in their chairs.
MTSOs
Boy, you are correct!  I used to think the horror of horrors would be to work for someone who was not an MT.  For the past 10 years or so it seems that more than likely the strings are pulled by the suits who probably can't even type.  There are also those MTs who have sold out' and managed to get into management and they are just puppets for the suits so poor MTs have few anymore who will stand up for them. You are loyal to your MTs and chances are most of them reciprocate.
I think most MTSOs don't want MTs with
they don't want to pay for it. And it's quite obvious in my experience that the same goes for their QA people, as well!
$$$$ by MTSOs
As a past MTSO from the days gone by - not now... you cannot make a profit if you don't charge 3 times what you are paying your employee... so, 8 cents a line to the employee - the MTSO is making at least 24 CPL. Don't kid yourselves. We are all getting the screws from the MTSOs of today and they are getting rich as H-E-L-L.
you are so right! Plus the MTSOs sm
to put up with the whiny MTs who are worrying about what the MTSO is chargin and other things that the IC shouldn't even care about when its none of their business!
Need for MTSOs?

Despite working for an MTSO, it seems to me that I am receiving my work directly from the hospital already.  It's just that the MTSO QA and Admin people have access to the same platform and jobs as well.  In order for a job to go to our QA department, we have to pend it to them.  Otherwise, it goes directly to the facility.  I am an IC.  As I see it, the only thing that the MTSO has provided after my hiring has been the computation and delivery of my paycheck and QA when required.


If I were an IC working directly for a facility, I would be happy to cover stats for an additional fee.  Plus, I would charge an additional fee for the more difficult dictators, for rude behavior such as eating when dictating, for heavy lookups that could have been prevented if the dictator had provided sufficient information, and for those times when I have to spend several minutes listening to non-dictation, such as when the dictator is just having a conversation with a colleague or other person on the tape, apparently not able to push a pause button.   Contrary to these extra charges, I would look forward to being able to communicate directly with the facility to possibly effect changes/improvements.  As it is, I work for an MTSO whose owners are apparently afraid, too lazy, or noncaring to confront the facility in order to correct some problems that continue forever, never to change, that affect only the MTs and QAs.


Even with all this, I would bet that the facility could save money.  After all, it seems that right now there are a lot of people at the MTSOs that do not produce work, but still are receiving paychecks.


MTSOs would like you to believe that, but they
are ultimately responsible for the product they sell.
FYI - A lot of MTSOs do have
offices. Not everyone can work from home. The MTSO I work for has at least 20 people in the office.