Get yourself a good tax program. sm
Posted By: MTKnitter on 2008-03-07
In Reply to: How does income tax work when you're IC? - Eric
I use Turbo Tax Home and Business. Helps with all the deducts and also helps you with quarterly taxes the next year. I've been using it for about 6 years and love it.
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It will count everything if you go in the settings and program it to. Good program!
Sylcount is an awesome and accurate counting program also. That will count everything if you "tell it to".
It's a really good program. I use Shorthand with it.
Instant Text also works
good Spyware program
Ewido: http://www.ewido.net/en/
My husband learned about this from one of his college professors. We both tried it and discovered that it found stuff on our systems that other Spyware programs such as Spy Sweeper and Spy Blaster missed.
WW is a good sound program (sm)
that nearly anyone can follow because it involves "real food" and no restrictions. I don't know about you, but when I'm told I can only eat this or that and not to eat this or that, that's when I start to fail at a "diet."
I see someone else suggested Atkins, and from what I've seen of a lot of people on that, usually it's not a lifestyle choice. They lose weight but if they change their eating habits, pounds come back with a few friends. South Beach, from what I understand, is also along the way of Atkins but they do promote good carbs, I'm guessing whole wheat/grains as opposed to simple sugar grains.
If you are currently not overdoing it on calories and following a fairly healthy diet, I would suggest upping the amount of time you walk, plus making sure you are getting in plenty of water. I walk 5 miles per day, takes 60 minutes, and in my weight loss phase, I lost on average 2 pounds per week. Sometimes 2-1/2, but averaged per month about 8-10 pounds. Do you have an extra 30 minutes to add to your walking regimen? Also, I did light toning, which also helps burn more calories, even at rest.
I don't know what your budget is like, but you could probably drop that extra 20 simply by walking more.
If it's using Escription, I would go for it. Very good program. nm
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good encryption program
MEP-- see http://www.deturi.com/oldsite/mep.html.
Also WinZip (the purchased version) has encryption.
Need help finding a good expander program
I work on DocQscribe and I use Instant Text. Does anybody out there work on a different shorthand program that is compatible with DocQscribe? Instant Text is okay but I am wondering if there is another program I would like more.
new at this... how do I choose a good expander program?
 Which is best Expander program? anyway to get a free trial to check out how these things work?
I don't mind paying for a good program. ;) nm
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can you suggest a good software program
to compare with the line counts being given by the hospital? I am also in the same boat, but I can access my line count. I would like an independent way of counting my lines, because you never know, right? What a world.
yes AdAware is good, so is that cleaner program
but just to be wary about others that offer free antivirus and then latch onto your system so you will buy it...
:)
Does anyone know of a good, but cheap spell check program? sm
Just did an upgrade to XP and have lost my "free" Spellex that I got with my schooling on my old computer. I have a new job but cant afford to buy the Spellex program yet. Any good ones that do both medical and drug names that is CHEAP? I plan to buy the spellex again when I get a few paychecks, but for now I need something. It is getting really tiring looking up so many drug names! 
Andrews has a coding program, & its reputation is as good as their MT course.
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RE: Anyone know of a good site to download a program for doing a budget?? nm
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While AAMT does have a good QA program, they severely lack in other areas.
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Has anyone had good success with Weight Watchers flex point program? sm
I tried South Beach for about 10 days and have lost 10 lbs but I want something that is lifelong and to me SB is too strict....Thinking about switching over to Weight Watchers...Anyone have good long term success with it? If so, how much did you lose and how fast?
Line counting software - Need a good program. Have used MPCount in the past, but now
cannot download the old one, as it has been replaced by some new version, which I don't like. Can anyone recommende a good line counting program. Thanks.
Good point. Welfare abusers, govt program misuse gets PR,
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Invoices. Does anyone have a good invoice software program they use other than MPCount invoice?
I am looking for something professional and easy to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have never found a program shorthand does not work with, it works outside the program (I think tha
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PRD is a DOS program. I don't think it work with Word, a Window's program.
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You can use Shorthand in ANY program, it works outside your program
I have never found a platform it did not work with and I have worked on several different versions of Meditech. Just start using it.
M-TEC has a Basic program (12 month) and a Premier program (18 month). To WAH, you should take the P
:)
Shorthand works with every program, it works outside the program you use, does not interfere.
nm
That is a good offer. Pay is not that good at UIMC. Good luck! nm
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PRD is a DOS program, so you just
copy the entire folder to a floppy or CD. It does not need to be installed like windows programs.
What program are you using?
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Value of SUM program...What would you pay???>>>
I asked this on the equipment board, but I think maybe I'll get a better response here, so I hope its okay to post it here, too.
Does anyone know what the SUM CDs are worth? There are some on ebay. The beginning one is 2005, and usually they are the older ones on ebay. I looked on the HPI website, but they come with books and are VERY expensive.
Anyway, does anyone have an idea of what they are worth without any extra books? I want to bid on them, but don't know how much. They are at $9.99 each now. There is a beginning one, an advanced one and a surgery one. Shoot. I want them, but don't want to pay too much, you know?
Thanks for any input. 
SUM Program
First, realize if you are able to study independently. The SUM cd's that are on ebay now are the new 2005 editions. You will be able to find the additional books you need on eBay over a few weeks. My advice to you is 1) go to the HPI/SUM website and print out the Student Syllabus and assignments for beginning and surgical (this will give you all of your assignments and a list of what supplies you will need, 2) email the eBay seller and make sure she is including the password codes to "unlock" the cds (Without these, they are useless to you.), then bid what they are worth to you. I have seen them go from $10 to well over $100. I sold a one myself (and not the new edition) for $125. Since I now have everything I need, I will pass on a little hint for buying cheap on eBay. Look for the packages, purchase them, take out what you need, then relist the rest. I now have a second computer (used but fine), desk (nice and new), all the reference books needed for the SUM Program, every Stedman's book that I could ever want (the latest editions), flash cards from Career Step (which come in handy), the extra AAMT cd's that M-Tec uses along with macros and every possible item I could ever want. In the end, not only did it cost me nothing, but I actually came out ahead in the end.
So, if you have the time, this is an excellent way to purchase training materials. Good luck and happy shopping.
DQS program
Hello out there - Starting position who has DQS program.
I find it to be very poor. (In fact those who know the Meditech program - I prefer Meditech over DQS anyday)
I have a lot of issues with the program; however, will just ask two questions, please. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
1. Does anyone have advice as to the quality of dictation. I am not referring to the physicians quality, but the inability of the DQS program to have more than 4 selections for speed, which are terrible.
Is it me or is this par for the program? 1-2 speed hash marks are draggy, 3-4 is distorted. There is not a happy medium for clear dictation but at a rate you can type quickly and accurately.
2. Also minutes - never measured my work in minutes how many minutes a day approximately to produce 1500 lines a day ??
35+ years transcription experience - this is the worst program ever. Hey that is just my opinion, I could be wrong (5000 lb gorilla).
DQS program
Thank you so much for your information. You have hit the nail right on the head.
I too did the same as you. It seems almost impossible to get more than 700 lines. I am so confused as I usually average 200+ lines/hour on all other typing plateforms I have ever used. (Even Meditech)
Your reponse has really helped realize the program frustration is not completely my fault.
THANK YOU - God Bless
What program are you using?
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program
Top gray keys - press left key (program), press again and it will say keys, choose which black button you want for the headset and press it, type #*11, hit the select (X) key, hit the black button you chose again and the hit the top right gray key (no). If you hit the black button you chose, it should light up, indicating the headset is working.
See Clearly Program. Has anyone every tried this?
If so, did it work?
I believe you would need a program also.
I don't know of any free ones that could be used with a pedal but I certainly could be wrong. Some companies have you test within their platform and it might work there. Good luck!
? on sum program
Sorry not sure which board to put this ? on but I have sum program with 12 tapes side a and b, machine and answer key and have no idea of what kind of a price to put on this. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
don't know what program UR using but I NEVER
My reports, especially with ESL, come in better than they (the ESL dictators) can actually dictate. I have to do editing, sure, but it's mostly punctuation, or wrong word(s), setting up paragraphs, doing some headings - it's very rapid for me (used to edit in a previous setting but not medical) but, yes, it is less $, so you work smarter, not harder, in this biz.... I'm much faster on VR than straight transcribing and wish I had more VR.....
is that the program that is - sm
specific to futurenet?
IT program
is it easy to download? have you had a problem with it like the other post? thank you so much!
In what program?
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You don't say what the program is.
Line counts can vary for several reasons and it's not fair for you to blame MS Word or the line-counting program for the discrepancy.
You need to check with the MTSO about the EXACT settings they're using. For example, are you counting for formatting such as Bold or Caps? Maybe they're not. Are you counting for tabs and they're not? Headers/Footers? There are any number of reasons for the difference so until you check with the appropriate source (the MTSO) about their settings, you won't know.
RE: Program
I use Transcription Gear and
have no problems.
So, you were able to use this program from
I was going to try it for an account that I have where I transcribe from progress notes. A lot of these patients are established and the med list stays the same. I currently save my documents by date of service, but I am wondering if it would be worth my while to build a patient database even if just for this account. My fear was having to recreate the Word documents in a separate program.
There is a way to program, but I can't get
it to work. What I do is take the phone off and stick it in my desk drawer and the headphones work fine and no speaker phone. If you do get the speakerphone hit stop and it will go away.
You don't say what program you are using, but if I
need to make a change that isn't offered I just cancel out, I'm at the spot I need to change, I change it, and then I run spellcheck again.
Tell me a little more about this program
Is it something you do from home? How long does it last? What does it entail? Or perhaps a website you can direct me to.
try this program
Hi there!
I went onto a site and somehow got some goofy bad stuff I downloaded Windows Defender and ran scan it got rid of it and it has not been back since!
Seriously if you don't have it already download it and let it run on you system for good! It is free and it will help greatly! You need to go to the Windows home site click on downloads it should be in a list of suggested/recommended downloads. Trust me it helped me, my dad and my friend when we have had issues once you have Windows Defender on your system it will act as mote does to a castle so to speak. Let me know how it turns out for you! MT from SD
Try getting the SUM program on your own
Since you are an MT and only need the exposure to acute care material, you really do not need to take a course like that. You'd just spend a lot of money to "learn" typing, punctuation, phrase drills, etc.
With your background, you might look for a school that assumes students have that already, begins right away with acute care material, and then goes on to train beyond the basics.
Another option would be to get the SUM program material and just plow through it on your own. You should be successful with this, given that you have experience and good English skills. You have training, after all. You just got it on the job.
The only problem with the self-study approach would be that you might not be able to get a job with a national. When they require a certain number of years of experience in acute care, they are serious. The only way around this is to take a course like Andrews or M-Tec.
You might want to compare the cost of the SUM program, including the advanced and ESL dictation sets, with the cost of Andrews (or MTec if they use all of them). The difference should be worth the nearly guaranteed job you'll have upon graduation. You'll be able to make that up in earnings quickly.
I don't think either school would require you to waste time on spelling and punctuation. :) You'd be able to scoot through fairly quickly, since you already have the basic skills down.
WP Program
Does anyone know if there is a site to download for free Word Perfect? I googled but was unsuccessful in finding it, yet I've heard there is a free version out there.
If anyone can link me up, TIA!!!
On the program I use...
which is taxactonline.com, they have a section where you calculate what portion of square footage you use for your office space and that is how they calculate the percentage of deduction. So, if your house is 1,000 sq total and you use a 10 x 10 room for your office, or 100 sq, then the deduction would be 10% for utilities (if I am calculating that right, it's been a long day).
I went through the M-TEC program
I wouldn't say I liked it exactly. It was a lot tougher than I expected and sometimes I got discouraged. However, I finally finished and was hired right off the bat. My employer loves M-Tec grads! In addition, I continue to get emails from M-TEC about other employers who would like to hire M-TEC grads, so I guess all that hard work was worth it. If you really want to be an MT, I don't think you can go wrong with M-TEC, but search your soul and make sure it is really what you want because it won't be easy.
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