Anyone have any info on Infoware Fusion transcription machine?
Posted By: tpmt on 2006-12-04
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Hospital is switching from Lanier to Infoware's Fusion transcription equipment. The records dept head is very confused. With me at home I have no clue as to what is going on because I don't think she knows much more. Anyway, I am suppose to go the hospital tomorrow for orientation.
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