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PHYSICIAN SUED FOR DELIBERATE HIPPA VIOLATION - Posted By: keephope

Anyone know what the penalties are for docs violating HIPPA? I know of a case where a person was damaged from a new nonsurgical cosmetic procedure and about to settle with a company to pay for the surgical repair. Prior to the settlement this patient saw a physician who sells these same nonsurgical services with a possible financial interest in the company. This physician filled the patient's face full of temporary cosmetic fillers to cover the damage and then WITHOUT THE PATIENT'S PERMISSION released the patient's records to the company and wrote a letter stating there was nothing wrong with the patient. The company subsequently canceled the pending deal to pay for the damages. The temporary fillers wore off and the damage returned and this patient is now suing the company AND ALSO the physician that released her records. This physician has caused an already traumatized patient much more stress (a subsequent long legal battle) from this HIPPA violation. What are the penalties? Any criminal charges?

Thanks!!!

OT: Girl singer on the July 4th shows - did anyone catch this show on the Fourth? - Posted By: looking for name of the singer. See msg

I'm trying to find the name of one of the performers on the evening of the Fourth who sang God Bless the Child (I think it was on the show where the President attended). Does anyone know who that singer was? I missed the first half of her song and they did not announce her name again at the end. I thought it might have been Brandy but I haven't kept up with celebs lately.

Thanks in advance.

Questions about Escription. sm - Posted By: searching

I am having trouble sorting out the different entities here. I know Escription is the company that makes EditScript, but do they also take over the transcription departments? I keep hearing that "Escription" outsourced the work, and it doesn't seem to be the platform, but the company I am hearing about. Also, what is EMR? I hear this in association with Escription, but can't find it on their website. I'm trying to sort this out, as there is talk of my hospital going to Escription soon. I thought Escription just sold the software to other companies, but it sounds now like they control any company that uses their software. Any information would be appreciated. TIA.

heat - Posted By: dee

Im so sick and tired of this heat. This is our third heat wave. Supposed to be at least 104 today and 106 tomorrow. I cannot wait until the fall. I would give anything for rain right now. Urggggggg.. *smile*

Smartype frozen--Word 2003 - Posted By: dne

Aware of any new fixes for Smartype freezing in Word 2003? Thank you!

Axoltol word expander? - Posted By: grasshopper

Some have posted that Axoltol has a great platform and is very user friendly. What type of macro system do they use or a better term "word expander?" Is it spf file compatible?

Extra shift or extra work - Posted By: tia

Has anyone taken on an extra job or shift with a new company for a just a few months to get out of debt or to be able to pay for something that is needed or wanted? I am thinking about taking on another job to get out of a stressful debt situation. I am just afraid I would be going into another stressful situation working more hours with the very busy family schedule I have.

Going digital - Posted By: Shell

I have finally convinced my docs to go digital! I am looking at using the DocShuttle program. Has/is anyone using this and if so, how do you like it?

I also need to find an FTP server. Does anyone know if this is included with DocShuttle or do I need to find my own? There are so many out there - could really use some suggestions in this aspect as well.

Thanks for your help!

Shell

What is wrong with me? - Posted By: Tina

I've been working at MQ for six years. Right now I'm going to school for medical assisting and since August I have been looking for a job outside the house to do along with my MQ work at home. I can make good money at MQ but right now I'm only schedule 2 hours/day and I'm having a hard time doing it. I find myself surfing the web and checking email while I'm supposed to be working. I'm having some financial difficulties and Christmas is coming up. Why can't I get motivated to work? Even if I only worked the two hours I'm scheduled I would do well over the 4000 line minimum but I just can't seem to do it. Anyone else have this problem? Any one have any suggestions for getting motivated?

archive search - Posted By: DM7

Is it just me or is the archive search here almost useless? Every time I look for something, even my own past posts, I get terrible results.

DeCody Fagg.........that's a real name. FSU football player. - Posted By: Sometimes names just surprise me. That one did.

stephen baldwin, alec baldwin - Posted By: ve

Stephen Baldwin used to float my boat but then he got too wacked out about religion..I like Alec, though..They grew up two towns from me on Long Island..

Question about head set? - Posted By: Wanda

Do you guys know if a head set from a Lanier transcription machine that plays the mini cassettes will work if you plug it into your sound card? Thanks!

Question for ICs or any former ICs - Posted By: WindyCityMT

Hello,

Tax time is here. I am trying to gather information regarding doing my taxes for the first time as an IC. Everyone on this board is pretty helpful so I am seeking suggestions regarding doing my taxes this year. In previous years I have used Turbo Tax and see that Turbo Tax could be used for ICs as well. Anyone used Turbo as an IC? Feedback would be appreciated on anything regarding getting taxes done. I am nervous about it.

lack of work - Posted By: Laura

Has anyone had a lack of work in the company they work for. I have been without work for two weeks and keep getting the run around from my company. I was wondering if anyone had to collect unemployment benefits or if there was something else I could do. thanks

Getting an IC license? - Posted By: Melia

How do you go about getting your IC license? I'm in Montana. Thanks!

Painful bruise on forearm - Posted By: Deebomb

Please don't tell me to call my doctor - I don't have one in this area, just moved here a few weeks ago. I will be calling to get established next week.

I have a bruise on my forearm about 1 inch below the antecubital fossa. It spontaneously appeared 2 weeks ago, is about 1 inch long and wide (not exactly circular). Normally, my bruises heal VERY quickly and are gone in 3 days or so - this is around for 2 weeks now and hurts - the pain is constant although rather low level.

I am not on a blood thinner and do not take aspirin products. The only med I take is a thyroid replacement pill every day.

I'm not a wimp, and I'm not asking for sympathy or sarcasm but since this is a new occurrence for me, I'm wondering whether I should mention it to the doctor's office when I set up my establishment appointment.

P.S.: I had a sister with leukemia, undiagnosed until after she bled to death.

Thanks for any information you care to share.

Any ex-smokers? - Posted By: Soon to be

I sure could use some stories of inspiration as I start on this journey to a healthy, habit-free life!

Anyone work for Inscribe in Kentuckey? - Posted By: Wanda

I was just wondering how the process went when being hired? I was told to get my paper work back and then they would call me and set up for an installment appointment, but it has been several days and I haven't heart anything. Is that just how the process is or should I be worried? Thanks!

Chronicle - Apex platform - Posted By: Lori

Anybody else having difficult with this platform? I am new to the company and think everyone has been very nice and helpful and I think i would like my account but I just absolutely and without a doubt HATE this platform. I don't think it is Transcriptionist friendly or production enhancing in the least.

billing and coding - Posted By: jobs

Does anyone know how much money is to be made with billing and coding?

What is the version of word for windows that works best for you? Still working off 2000. - Posted By: Shoo

xx

question about CCs - Posted By: badpenny

Are we required to look up and enter physician's names and addresses that are not in the database? Is so, how much time are we expected to spend on this and do we get paid for those extra keystrokes, as sometimes I might have 3 or 4 names to look up, which adds up to a lot of time spent, not to mention a lot of keystrokes!!

American Idol--who are your favs? - Posted By: flutterby

Mine are:

Taylor (he just makes me happy)

Mandisa (love her)

Chris (he is awesome)

Paris (so spunky)

Katherine (so talented and controlled)

Sea Hawks - Posted By: denise

I am from Tacoma and love the Sea Hawks. I think they really got screwed. I think the officials alreay decided who should win. They have a good team and cannot wait for next season.

Smart Type or Instant Text for Psych? - Posted By: Michelle

Hi all,

I type mostly psych evaluations, but I do type some clinic notes. I've been using AutoCorrect in Word, and I have been advised to invest in a good Expander to increase productivity. I can't decide between smart type or instant text? Which is better and why?

What do I do about continually late - Posted By: paychecks?

I started with a company a few months ago and with the exception of one paycheck coming on the actual due date every check has been late. One was two weeks late with all other ones being a little over a week late.

I like the accounts but this is putting me in a bad financial situation when it comes to paying my bills. Is it worth staying with a company because of good accounts and good pay if this is happening?

I have emailed several times about this but it keeps on happening. I have recently let them know that I would have to find employment elsewhere if this issue was not resolved.

I do not want to start over again though. Any comments/ways to resolve this would be great. TIA.

Stuck.

How much do you charge for copies? sm - Posted By: Ga Peach

One of the doctors I transcribe for wants me to print the notes and the cc's to other docs, but I don't know how much to charge for this. I have never had a doc ask me to do this before, as my other docs just copy everything themselves. TIA

Got to vent!!!! I'm so sick of ESLs I could - Posted By: Wannie

scream. Do we not have any non-ESLs going to medical school anymore?

Dizziness/vertigo -- sm - Posted By: Patti

When I went to my doctor for dizziness/vertigo he told me that one of the most common indicators of heart attacks in women was a symptom of dizziness. It did not turn out to be that but it alerted me to watch for simple symptoms that could indicate a larger problem. I did have some fluid behind my TM's caused by allergies and Rhinocort Aqua nasal spray used at night helps me a lot as the dizziness was the worse in the morning. When in question check with the doctor.

Changing burial sites...(sm) - Posted By: Kicking myself

Anybody know anything about changing a loved one's burial site after the fact? We lost my mom a few years back and buried her in the "wrong" cemetery (we were all heartbroken and didn't have the strength to argue with her dad, who bought the plot for himself many years ago and decided HE didn't want it, but didn't want the money he spent on it to go to waste--she always deferred to him and our immediate family did not want to make waves--now we see that this was the wrong thing to do). Anyway, she is buried in an ugly and dangerous part of town. The cemetery that my immediate family had originally chosen (me, my dad, and siblings) is close to my dad's house, beautiful, and peaceful--and where my dad wants to be buried, as well, and we want to move mom there. Any ideas? I don't even know where to start with this.

Do editors have to be certified? - nm - Posted By: Mom-CMT

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is there such a thing as JEDI drain? - Posted By: Melanie

whats the doc saying? sounds like JEDI drain

If anyone has the story about Execuscribe on 7/22 from the Rochester - Posted By: Biz Journal, please post (sm)

it here. Thanks.

GBP per minute - Posted By: justcurious

I missed this somewhere along the line. I saw an add on another site for a job that paid xxx per GBP. What does GBP mean?

THe best Christmas lights ever...lol - Posted By: Just me

Someone just sent me this web page and my kids loved it. Has music attached to the web page too.

http://www.blogtelevision.net/p/Videos-Watch-a-Video___1,2,,64183.html

tax question - Posted By: memt2

This may not be the correct board to post this question, so I apologize in advance if not - I became incorporated a few years ago, per the company for which I was actually an IC and accountant, for tax purposes. The company has since gone out of business and I do not need to be incorporated anymore, my question is that every year I have used this accountant to do the business taxes and it has been very expensive. This year, I only made a couple month's income under the company name and would like to try to file the return myself - any suggestions on the difficulty of doing this and any web site to use - I have copies of all the prior returns and think I could probably do it, would appreciate any feedback if you have ever done this. Thanks

VR - Posted By: TD

Need some help on this one. Any suggestions on which system would be best for a single doc office?

Thanks

Stedman's software issues - Posted By: Lynn Loving

Over a year ago I had to wipe my computer out and reinstall software but I didn't reinstall my Stedman's Plus Spellchecker 2004. I went to do it this week because I have a need and it isn't working. I used Microsoft office XP professional, version 2002.

Does anyone know any tricks to kick start this into working. My husband mentioned that sometimes service pack 3 is an issue for new software.

I also am having an issue getting Quick Look Electronic Drug Index 2006 to work also. What a pain. Thanks for any help.

Lynn

Is it just me, or is everyone else in the world off today? - Posted By: aunt lou

How do I copy my resume from Word into the - Posted By: small boxes on the Job Seekers' board sm

without screwing up all the alignment and getting all the lines mixed together. I don't use Word too much except for transcription and this is probably basic. I know how to copy the resume, and paste it into the box. That's where it all goes wrong

help - Posted By: kristi stallings

I need help picking out a name for my transcription services. Please help me. Thanks!!

HELP WITH LANIER LX-230 - Posted By: DNCROSS

My Lanier LX-230 will NOT turn on when I push on/off button . I tried *99 1 to see which buttons are programmed, and the on/off button did not light up . Does anyone know what (if there is one) the code is for on/off button for the LX-230. To check, pls. try *99 then 1 while your LX-230 is off, then push the on/off button once - the code should be displyed...PLEASE reply to me with the code.

WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!!!

starting as independent contractor/need help! - Posted By: nanna23

I'm going to be able to return to work very part time since my disability is getting a bit better. I have an offer to work as an independent contractor, probably not making more than 12 grand per year.

This will be my first time being a contractor and I'm boggled after reading the IRS info on the site. Do I need to file for a taxpayer ID# or can I just use my Social Security number? I think I can wade through paying the taxes, etc, but may have an accountant do this initially.

Thank's in advance, Becca.

oncology - Posted By: choi

Hi for those of you that work in oncology I have a question. I just started working in oncology. I have worked in radiology, orthopedics and limited acute care doing discharge notes. How long do you think it will take for me to become proficient with oncology? I have been a Transcriptionist for about 10 years and have been exposed to hospital radiology, clinic ortho and limited discharge summaries.

Are there any MTs left that get paid by the hour? - Posted By: tia

Just wondering. As an IC, I was trying to figure what I made per hour after having to pay my share and employer's share of SS. If there is anyone out there that still gets paid per hour, I would like to know what area you are from and how much. Thanks.

This is so exciting! - Posted By: nm

I never knew there was Google for medical transcriptionists, too. Well, I've found this and am over the moon. It works, too. See link below.

Anyone here use Mydocsonline ?? - sm - Posted By: Laura E.

If you do how do you like it? I am looking for a FTP host and so far this is the most cost effective, secure method I have found. So just wondering if anyone here uses it and if it works well for them, any problems with down time or connecting? Thanks....

Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard - Posted By: Me

I read where some MTs were enjoying this keyboard, and they are quite inexpensive, so DH picked one up for me at Tiger Direct. Whoever recommended it is right; it has an quick touch for me and you can switch from a straight keyboard and it won't slow you down like most of the ergonomic keyboards. I usually like a very clicky touch, and this isn't like that. But the key action is quick and you barely have to touch them to activate the keys. The backspace is double-wide too. Since there is no space in the middle like so many ergonomic keyboards, there is no issue about reaching the 6 with your preferred hand, either.

Has anyone ever received the referral bonus from MQ? sm - Posted By: bop

If so, how long did it take to get it and does it only apply if you are employee status?