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Posted By: ...not the Bible! on 2009-08-10
In Reply to: Ummmm.... - TTer
How much stock do you think people take in postings here? You take this board WAAAYYY too seriously and assign it powers that it simply does not have.
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This is a DISCUSSION board...
How much stock do you think people take in postings here? You take this board WAAAYYY too seriously and assign it powers that it simply does not have.
Won't let me register for the discussion board
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Since discussion about OSI cannot remail CIVIL on this board, you will now need to take it to email.
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on NewMT board, recent discussion about 17 test files for
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There was some discussion of VR
last fall before I left due to a constant lack of work. At that time, the plan was to not cut the cpl rate.
I hung in there with them for 6 months, but they seemed to be overhiring. It
looks like I got out in time, but this is not good news.
will look for the discussion
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There was a discussion about this
1-2 weeks ago and someone offered a way to figure it out - some kind of formula.... at least it is a 55 character line!!
Since the OSI discussion below
anyone care to share if OSi has improved. I tested with them and scored very high and hopefully will be hearing from them soon. Would like to know if the platform is MT friendly/how hard to make production? I'm not interested in benefits and I assume the rate is what is considered standard with most companies - just need to know if I can sit down, work and be as productive as possible. TIA
Discussion/arguments. (SM)
If you want to discuss or argue your post being edited or removed, take it to e-mail.
There was a whole Medware discussion just a few
Here's a link: http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/22251.html
See discussion from 06/03/06 on this site.
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TKU very much. I had seen the newer discussion,
but hit server errors when I tried to go back to May, so had not seen the older link. Now that one has me reconsidering.
Re: MT supervisor discussion below...sm
I was an MTSO many years ago and have been an IC with my own accounts ever since. I'm curious exactly what an MT supervisor does?
you are missing that the discussion
was also about signing the agreement that we would not bring the company to arbitration...as in agreeing never to sue them.
Not only is there ridiculous discussion
there is also a lot of thinly-veiled shilling for people to work cheaply for Proveros......
Fantastic Discussion
I really appreciate all your replies and this discussion as a whole. It's helped shed some light on things.
What I'd really like to see is some kind of checklist that we could all go by to ensure that we are ICs, that the businesses are not trying to slide around any laws, and that we're treated the way we should be treated. Something that is MT specific, uncomplicated, and clear-cut for both sides.
I'm afraid I don't have the knowledge (or experience, especially) to put something like that together. But I sure would help any way I can.
I'd like to get together an action committee of some sort to straighten this out with businesses that are reported to be guilty of stress fracturing these laws. That would probably be less painful for all involved, but still achieve the desirable outcome.
In addition, something like this would really help empower MTs who don't understand the importance of what being an independent contractor means.
Empowerment through education and all that. It's a good thing. I think, as a whole, most MTs just don't know what they don't know - and go by rumors and rumors of rumors on internet forums. It's what I was guilty of for so, so long.
Shouldn't be a year old there was just a discussion the other day.
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I would open the discussion by calmly
asking what the procedure is for assigning work. If you don't get the info you need, ask if there are any other accounts available which will enable you to be more productive. If you are working in an atmosphere where you are afraid to ask questions, it sounds like the wrong job and you might need a change. Good luck.
I asked the same question in a discussion about MDI-MD
further below and someone told me when they were hired they were asked to work 2 Saturdays a month...if you scroll down there are some answers to other questions about MDI-MD..Hope this helps!
Interesting Discussion on June 21 -- Did you see that?
Did you go to about the middle of page 4 -- thread started June 21, 2006. Begins with:
Anyone turned down offers at Amphion, Axolotl or Webmedx - would like honest opinions
But, NOT on a casual discussion forum. I have said this a
thousand times. THE GRAMMAR POLICE IS NOT NECESSARY. This is supposed to be a place where MTs can let their hair down. Afterall, they are not getting paid to post, so if it's not perfect, so what?
Daphne, I emailed you privately.
Strange discussion with them just yesterday
I sent them a resume last week. Have not taken any test or anything. Recruiter called, wanted to know if there was anyway I could possibly start this week? Possibly by Thursday? Seemed a little weird. She was nice and all, but I felt it was a little strange that they didn't want to do any testing, check references, or anything.
See link for discussion here about NJ Documed
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/79123.html
Discussion about Escription 6 versus 8
below and someone said the version 8 was terrible. I was wondering what they thought the difference was.
also see discussion above re: line counts
I believe our lines in eScription were all manipulated which also brought the hourly rate down. If you are an IC, you should invoice your company anyway and do you own accounting and NOT rely on their software or you'll get screwed. If you're an employee, the only way not to get cheated is to never sign on for production pay and ONLY agree to an hourly rate...but good luck with that. Especially if your company outsources offshore like mine did. soooooo glad to be done with those a**holes!
Isn't this the same discussion from about a month ago, with the Union sm
building thread? I mean, where did that go? Pardon my skepticism, but there seems to be a lot of talk and little action on this board.
There is quite a bit of fairly recent discussion (sm)
try going to the search box farther up on the page, just make sure the MTStars radio button is marked (not Google, type JLG in the box. (for some reason the other search thing never works for me either)
After reading all the Webmedx discussion below..sm
...it occurs to me that there is bigger picture out there that not everyone is factoring into the equation. I am an MT. I transcribe/edit for a living. Have been at this for 20 years. The industry as a *whole* is struggling. Against outsourcing. Against EMR which is aiming to completely eliminate narrative dictation and transcription as a whole. Against a huge downturn in the economy. Against lower census at hospitals, fewer elective surgeries. Against patients putting off regular care. Against hospitals wanting to cut costs. Against front-end speech rec which can eliminate transcription. Everyone is trying to stay afloat.
Personally I know 4 people in my life - friends and family - who have lost their jobs in the past 2 years. I know others - in other industries - who have been in a pay freeze, or hiring freeze, or who have had their wages cut. It's not just MTs who are being impacted.
No - I'm *not* happy about a possible pay cut. But I AM glad to have a job. If I thought I could find a better situation at another company, I'd be looking. It's six of one, half dozen of the other. I'm a realist.
Please don't flame me. We're all entitled to our opinions.
After reading all the Webmedx discussion below..sm
...it occurs to me that there is bigger picture out there that not everyone is factoring into the equation. I am an MT. I transcribe/edit for a living. Have been at this for 20 years. The industry as a *whole* is struggling. Against outsourcing. Against EMR which is aiming to completely eliminate narrative dictation and transcription as a whole. Against a huge downturn in the economy. Against lower census at hospitals, fewer elective surgeries. Against patients putting off regular care. Against hospitals wanting to cut costs. Against front-end speech rec which can eliminate transcription. Everyone is trying to stay afloat.
Personally I know 4 people in my life - friends and family - who have lost their jobs in the past 2 years. I know others - in other industries - who have been in a pay freeze, or hiring freeze, or who have had their wages cut. It's not just MTs who are being impacted.
No - I'm *not* happy about a possible pay cut. But I AM glad to have a job. If I thought I could find a better situation at another company, I'd be looking. It's six of one, half dozen of the other. I'm a realist.
Please don't flame me. We're all entitled to our opinions.
Has anyone from MDI-MD visited the discussion forum at the new web site? sm
I checked it out awhile ago, but I guess it is still too new as there are no real discussions. I do not think that D or any of the liaisons monitor the MT Stars boards, but surely they will look at their own. Maybe if all of the unhappy people post their concerns there, the issue will be addressed in a manner more satisfactory to everyone. Just a thought ........
" there are no developments" wouldn't warrant discussion or am I
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Posts about TransTech are getting way out of control. Take discussion regarding
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This discussion will cease immediately. You are WAY off base. We do not
cater to any company in the manner you describe just because a company may be a sponsor. The reason that we remove content about ANY company is when posters use this site as a sounding board of their complaints posting to the point where the thread flames. At that point, I will remove the thread and tell posters to take discussion to email until things settle down.
If you have problems with a company, you need to take it up with them. Sounding off on this forum about the inner workings of any company is innapropriate. Posters need to use tact when posting.
Many of you know me well enough by now that I would not remove posts just because some MTSO tells me to.
Administrator
MTStars
Big discussion a few weeks ago about them wanting a 3 x 5 picture of you sm
and your work space. They are a major outsourcer, as well.
Who are you anyways? I am lara. What is G.P? I stop this discussion before it gets 'ugly.' B
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Take OSI discussion to email. Posts will be removed until certain posters
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everyone is banned for discussion line rates being offered
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MTStars is a discussion forum that does not require registration. We watch the
content that is posted and remove inappropriate posts and we encourage the posting of factual information. Administrator
Prove it to me then. I'm open for discussion. You can email me at admin@mtstars.com
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See the Focus discussion below. I posted some pretty interesting info.
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Lots of discussion below. Unless they are losing or firing MTs, I wish you luck in scrounging
for lines. Can be a real problem. Depending on the account, the sound is very poor. I think this has been discussed rather extensively on this page and the second page of this board. QA is very good but they do look at every word you transcribe so you had better be reviewing everything you do word for word.
MedQuisters, topics from the Company board are being moved to the MedQuist board. MQ posts on
the first page of the Company board will be removed to open up space for other companies to post. Enjoy the new Medquist board set up for you.
Thank you,
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Are you the same condescending person the word board? I thought this was called "Company Board.&#
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Didn't you post this on 03/04/06 on both the Company Board and the Hospital/Clinic MT Board?
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This was moved from main board to company board. Replies don't transfer. nm
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This is the Company Board. You should have posted on tech board. nm
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there is a board for local talk. this is company board. thx
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Posted on wrong board. Plz see Seekers board.
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Sorry! Wrong board. Reposted on Main board. NM
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