Never heard anything good about Focus
Posted By: MTinNC on 2009-04-18
In Reply to: Focus Informatics - enough negative, want positive - M Hughes
here and I am sure if there was anything good about it we would have heard someone say so here before now. The best thing any of us can do is take the negatives to heart and steer clear of them.
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Question on Focus - do they pay for every line? I heard that they only pay for so many... see msg
lines on a page. Is this true? Thanks!
I heard Focus was bought out by Dictaphone (Nuance) less than a year ago. So I think it would be a s
move. Nuance's website looks sturdy, and I know dictaphone is doing well, so how can a company with that kind of backing give you any kind of worry? I'd take it. Good luck whatever you decide.
Focus offshores 80% of their work to India. And I heard they are headed
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Had the same happen here, heard the same thing, good references and good ....sm
job record will get you better $$$ if you are willing to promote yourself, search like crazy, talk to everyone, etc., but I have never been paid a cent more for CMT, what a waste, and all the years I paid my dues to AAMT, what a joke, they did NOTHING to better our field, just took the money for better conventions, as far as I can see.
Focus was good for me when I was just out of school...
Focus was a great company at one time and I got my start as a newbie there, and my teams leaders and the HR people were all great. They pretty much let you worked whenever you wanted to (which is unusual but great) and did not bother you and you would get regular QA audits/feedback. Just recently, since the merger or being bought by Nuance, things have changed drastically. I do not want to post any negatives, because again, I am grateful since they were my first job, but I am glad I found a second company because I can see the writing on the wall and it does not look good right now. I have decided to part ways with them since they are going through a major transistion, and I hope it works out well for all in the end.
I wish Focus and the MTs still there the very best...
Focus Infomatics..Good/Bad?
I was considering applying with Focus Infomatics, but I would like some feedback from anyone that has/is working for them. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank You!!
Focus infomatics... Good company to work for?
I am considering accepting a position with Focus infomatics. Does anyone have information on this company? Their website is pretty impressive. Any comments would very much be appreciated. Thanks.
Never heard anything good about them and I believe
they offshore.
Never heard anything good about OSI, don't know
anything about MDI but they have been mentioned a lot lately so lots in the archives. KS doesn't pay OT, not legal, but they don't pay. Company extremely disorganized. Lots of accounts are C-phone accounts so you need ULD, though they do have some accounts that use foot pedal. Lots of accounts are Meditech, which is really crappy and hard to make lines. They start everyone at 8 cpl and say in so many days you will have a review and may make 0.05 cpl more, but don't hold your breath. I was told I don't know how many times that I would get an increase, never did. I hated Webmedx, cried nearly every day I worked there. They have fixed some of the issues so things are probably better, but there are accounts that frequently run out of work and you may need several accounts to make your lines. Each account has their own account specifics, which can be a major PITA if you aren't one of those people who transition back and forth easily.
KS supposedly got new insurance that is more reasonable, I left before that happened so don't know much about it, but it was VERY expensive before. I think Webmedx has his premiums too, at least if you need coverage for more than yourself. I don't know about the other 2 companies.
Sorry I didn't rate, but not something you can really do unless you have worked for all 4.
I heard they were good
I have 2 friends who work at TNI. They have been there a long time and are happy.
I think it depends on who your supervisor is.
Never heard - and that's GOOD :-)
Most of the time it is NOT good to find your name in the archives on this board. It is the bad ones who get discussed over and over. You must be doing a good job :-) Your people seem content.
Yep, I heard they had a good...
reputation in the past, so thanks for updating :-).
Focus Infomatics--Anyone have any experience with their insurance benefits, good rate, etc..
Yes, I know all there is to know about them in the negative form but people respond only if you know about their insurance plan. Thanks
Has anyone heard of LTS, Inc. - good, bad, ugly?
Has anyone heard or worked for LTS, Inc. - good, bad, ugly?
I heard pay is good, but you have to pay for long
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I have heard good things - sm
I even spoke to the owner on the phone - SUPER nice. I couldn't take the position right now due to personal reasons but would definitely go with them in the future if need be. A current employee likes it there that I spoke to.
wow, from a company I heard a lot of good from..sm
that's pretty junk. Sorry to hear that.
I heard same, which is shame, since they have some good
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I heard good things about them, but I have to
I really do not like that Oak site, I have tested through that before and lots of hoops to jump through... I don't know if I have the time to take it, the company would have to be really really worth it for me to take the time to test with that software. Just my 2c.
i've heard nothing good about transolutions
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I have heard only good things about MDI-FL and have talked to the sm
owners myself. They seem to be very nice people who care about their transcriptionists. They are MTs themselves, something that helps in this business.
I know they have grown this past year. They probably found the two or three MTs that move from company to company, always finding fault and always bashing the one they quit or were terminated from. It is just MDI-FL's turn to be bashed. I am sure that most people reading this board take it all with a grain of salt.
If you love the company you work for - stay with them. Obviously you found a great fit. I am fortunate enough to have MTs like love working for us (not saying who I am as I promised my staff I would stay away from here) and fortunate enough to have applicants that don't take the bashing on these boards as gospel.
I've heard good things about both...sm
but which one pays better? I'm curious to know too as I thought about applying for eMTS. Let us know. TIA
Pretty good from what I've heard...
A friend of mine works for them. Said they are strict on accuracy and line counts but are also somewhat flexible in schedule.
So good to know! I took the test but have not heard back
I don't think I will take the job, but do you know if they even hire ICs? Just so I know! TXs
heard MXS was good to work for but the ladies there
as told to me by a friend that used to work there.
I am no longer at MQ either. I applied at Gulf Coast Transcription, the lady that replied was really nice but I didn't want IC status. You might try them.
I've heard good things about MDI.
Sorry, I'm not part time so that's all I can offer. Felt I should write something as poster below didn't seem to realize this company board is for asking and discussing companies.
Heard good things about Landmark, so went sm
to their website. It states you must work both Saturday and Sunday. I might have read it wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's what it said.
I would love a M-F job and wouldn't mind working one weekend day, but not both.
Heard good things about Landmark, so went sm
to their website. It states you must work both Saturday and Sunday. I might have read it wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's what it said.
I would love a M-F job and wouldn't mind working one weekend day, but not both.
What kind of changes? I am looking to apply there and have heard good things. I don't want
to go in blind, but all the postings are so vague. Can you give me an example so I can decide for myself?
I've always heard if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. n/m
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Do you mean Axolotl? If so, I've heard many good things about them. nm
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I have heard good things about New England in the past
don't know if that has changed. I would also throw in a vote for TransTech. After cycling through several other companies, I have finally found a home with Transtech and I am very happy there.
What a shame, I had always heard good things about QT Medical. (sm)
I hope they had been kind enough to forewarn their employees or at least provide severance pay. Good luck to all their people. Many people hiring hope you all find a good home quickly.
Anyone heard of the transcription company Medwest? Good or bad?
Any input would be appreciated.
ImedX. Any current information? Most of what I have heard is not good
but I would appreciate some more input.
I have heard really bad things from QA about our overflow that goes to Amherst. Not good quality and
clients complaining because the MTs that are getting the work are making mistakes and not reading the client profile. Good way to lose accounts.
I've heard good and bad, just want facts from the horses mouth.
I have also heard great things about this company, only recently have I heard bad things. If they post on this message board they supposedly do not offshore work. The moderator would definitely have something to say about that, don't you think?
Does that make sense to you?
I have heard nothing but good things about Webmedx, but no personal experience NM
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webmedix- I have 25 years exp., was offered low rate of pay. Heard it is a good company. nm
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Focus, focus, focus on your work. It's amazing what you can do! nm
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Any new updates on Focus for QA? Good info/bad info? sm msg
I checked the archives and read all the messages. Have things changed for the better here? Is there steady, reliable work? Able to make any decent money? Thanks!
I've heard only positive things about them. So, I applied, but haven't heard a word. Maybe fl
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I've only heard of Intellitype. Never heard of Teletype.
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The best co. ever! Good work, good people, good pay, good bennies.
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Yes there is! Good pay and good bonuses and good benefits.
Personally, DSG is a good fit for me. Pay is good and on time, sound quality depends on the account
and I like the platform. There is not much weekend work, although sometimes is available. I get along well with the management, no major complaints. There is pay incentive once you get over a certain number of lines in a pay period. I work as an IC, so can't help with benefits, insurance questions, etc.
I'm with them. Good work environment, easy accounts and I'm making really good money. nm
Fairly flexible but they do like a schedule. Insurance is good. Benefits are good in my opinion.
For the past week, work has been a little slower but I think that is common in every company..some days busy and other not.
Does anyone recommend a pretty good company that is good to work for, pay always on time and plenty
of work. I know that is asking a lot, but just curious?
Strictly IC, good company, hard accounts, good platform.
Good pay, always on time, no direct deposit though.
Is Transcend a good company with a good platform to work on. They are advertising.
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