IF you read the article you will notice is
Posted By: me on 2008-01-17
In Reply to: OF INTEREST TO ALL TIME WARNER CUSTOMERS...THEY ARE GOING TO START CHARGING FOR USAGE AND NOT A FLAT - Charlene
says it is being tested later this year, will affect new customers only, and the test area is extremely limited. I saw the same thing today about Comcast.
If they do go this route it will be months to years before it affects most people.
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Read your contract - there should be something in there with regards to notice. nm
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I just read this article...
Wow...those people are downright scary! I don't understand their beliefs at all...a sign in a picture with this article says "God is your enemy"...thought they were all about God? Confusing yes, but they are still scary!
Anyone else read the article
about India having a shortage of skilled workers and how they are worrying about having to pay them higher wages due to the shortage? Anyone else also find that they had a big old smile on their face after reading the article? 
did you read the article
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Read this article
http://snurl.com/g7gvc
10-15 cents a line?? I cannot get over that for overseas work. I already make in that range and how many who have have been very experienced and left the profession would have loved to make even 10 cents a line? I strongly urge people to send something about this to the opinion section or even to the writer of this article about potentially their experience, bad or good. This article just blows my mind.
Read this article
http://snurl.com/g7gvc
10-15 cents a line?? I cannot get over that for overseas work. I already make in that range and how many who have have been very experienced and left the profession would have loved to make even 10 cents a line? I strongly urge people to send something about this to the opinion section or even to the writer of this article about potentially their experience, bad or good. This article just blows my mind.
A good article to read...
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I just read the article and was going to post but you beat me to it.....
just read article today that it's become bad site.
Umm, no the OP, but I read the article and it looks pretty legit.
I don't listen to country music, but even if I did, I'd probably boycott the guy. A living thing shouldn't be tortured whether it's tame or wild.
I read the article and shook my head. sm
I have to agree with you....most of that article was out of our scope of responsibility as an efficient MT. I do not have a MD degree. Who am I to question things like that?
Now, I do agree flagging a report for a blatent error in a report, but that article was over the top for me.
Honestly, my feeling after reading that was this MT or author needs to feel important for some reason, maybe a doctor wanna-be? Since reading that, I have come to the conclusion that magazine is worthless.
I read a local newspaper article about sm
a high school girl started making money at home by converting VCR to DVD. Her grandmother wanted to convert some family stuff, she found out what equipment needed, bought it for grand daughter and off she went. Posted ads on various websites and wants to go full time. Shoot I even thinking. Just have not googled yet to find out what equip. needed/costs etc.
in fact - read inside -news article
"There's a critical shortage of qualified labor," said Lea Sims, a spokeswoman for the American Association of Medical Transcription, in Modesto, Calif.
Medical transcriptionists in the United States are aging. The median age for workers in the profession is between 48 and 50 years of age and younger workers are not lining up to enter the profession, which requires extensive training and time to become proficient, Sims said.
Sims, who ran her own transcription services firm for eight years, said she always had more work than qualified people to do it.
That's why the industry has looked at offshore labor, although that strategy comes with its own host of challenges, such as ensuring the security of patient data and encountering communication barriers, health experts say."
AND THIS PART"
CBay's growth in its six years has earned it a spot on private company rankings by Forbes magazine and Deloitte & Touche LLP. The company recently doubled its office space in Annapolis, to 20,000 square feet.
Managers credit the company's growth to its ability to slash transcription costs for cash-strapped hospitals like the University of Michigan Health System and physician practices by relying on cheaper resources overseas. "
Another hospital that sees the need to outsource to India is Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC.
Interesting article I just read about 10 jobs you can do at home. (sm)
So we're considered a thing of the past, ah-hem! Here are the 10 jobs. ~
Administrative Assistant
Also known as virtual assistants, home-based administrative assistants use office experience and computer skills as support personnel. Many skills easily transition into this position which offers many part-time and temporary opportunities.
Advertising Sales Agent
It's said that Americans are exposed to more than 3,000 ad messages a day. Advertising sales representatives sell or solicit advertising space in print and online publications, custom-made signs, or TV and radio advertising spots.
Computer Software Engineer
Computer software engineers are projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations over the 2002-2012 period. Duties include design, development, testing and evaluation of computer software, and continual training is suggested for the quickly evolving industry.
Corporate Event Planner
Employed by a private company rather than a hotel or convention facility, a corporate event planner coordinates staff activities including group meetings, client presentations, special events, conventions and travel.
Copy Editor
Copy editors mostly review and edit a writer's copy for accuracy, content, grammar and style. This is a competitive field; however, the growth of online publications and services is spurring the demand for writers and editors, especially those with Web experience.
Desktop Publisher
Desktop publishers use computer software to format and combine text, images, charts and other visual elements to produce publication-ready material. Duties of this fast-growing profession include writing and editing text, creating graphics, converting photos and drawings into digital images, designing page layouts and developing presentations.
Data Entry Clerk
Like administrative assistants, job prospects should be best for those with expertise in computer software applications. By typing text, entering data into a computer, and performing other clerical duties, these workers ensure companies keep up with information and technology.
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance underwriters serve as the main link between the insurance carrier and the insurance agent. Underwriters analyze insurance applications, calculate the risk of loss from policyholders, decide whether to issue the policy and establish appropriate premium rates.
Market Research Analyst
Market Research Analysts gather data on competitors and analyze prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. They often design surveys, compile and evaluate the data and make recommendations to their client or employer based upon their findings.
Paralegal
While lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, much of their work is delegated to paralegals. Paralegals not only assist in preparation for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings, they also perform a number of other vital functions including draft contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, trust instruments and may assist in preparing tax returns and planning estates.
I read that article. What a joke! Paid a premium for CMT? Well if you consider 8 cpl plus one cen
I've read quite a few things in the last few issues of Advance that have given me dyspepsia and even some reflux from time to time complete with a bad taste in my mouth beginning with their article on "globalization of the medical transcription team" which is just a PC way of saying offshoring of American MT jobs.
Listen, I'm all for a system of checks and balances in medical transcription and I am all for credentialling as a way of maintaining quality control in our industry. Herein lies the rub, if we mandate credentialling, then the MTSOs have to pony up the dough! Credentials will need to be recognized with more than just a cent more per line. We need to be on the same playing field as the HIM employee with their RHIT or the CCS credentials.
But will the MTSOs be willing to do that? Not when they can pay an Indian MT a fraction of what they pay an American MT. So if they start mandating credentials, then there should be a mandate on the MTSOs not allowing offshoring. When everyone is prepared to do that, then they can force me to get my CMT. Until then, I'm happy being alphabet free!
dang, that is the wordiest article I've ever read. nm
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Has anyone asked their eye doc about heavy computer use causing glaucoma. I read that article on
that. I plan to ask my ophth next month about that.
In 12 years of MT'ing I've never re-read an entire chart. Edit/read as I type. nm
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Yes, I read your post, and I just re-read it, and I've copied and pasted for you in case
you've forgotten your own words! Your post above is 100% different "flavor" to it, now all positive and cheery! Your first post was 100% doom and gloom every which way, including "raining on your parade", and "if you want to go forward"...God, sounds like she's talking about jumping into oncoming traffic! Here is your quote:
My first boss (the one who hired me as a new grad) gave me some words of wisdom that I haven't forgotten. She said that transcribing at home with small children NEVER works under any circumstance. Either the work will suffer or the parenting will suffer.
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How can the word "NEVER" in caps be interpreted in any positive way? You took about 8 paragraphs to cover every aspect and completely dash this poor woman's dream. I'm not blind, I'm not talking about day care at all, I'm talking about the total negativity of your original post! You know exactly what I'm talking about, cause you added some sugar to your second version! And that's much nicer than the first!
Oh I've read that site and continue to read it...sm
I agree...much motivation there. I have tried to quit numerous times in the past and did successfully quit when I was pregnant for the first time many years ago but I have never managed to summon up the strength or resolve to stay quit. Thus the "need" for a financial investment in my efforts. It somehow makes it more motivational to know that I have $$$ invested in this effort over and above the $$$ saved on cigarettes.
Who had time to read?LOL I only get a chance to read This Old House once in a while. (nm)
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I did not notice the OP asking you about what to do.
Mind your business if you have no answers to the question OK? 
Bye now! 
PS: I hate when people come on here with an agenda and preach when all that is required is a simple answer relevant to the original question. 
or did anyone else notice that
every time someone says they are struggling with lines that it is automatically assumed that they are "messing around on the internet" or doing anything other than working. The problem could not possibly be a difficult account or anything reasonable. I know yesterday, on one account, I typed 37 different dictators. The majority of which were residents, who don't know what they want to say and repeatedly says "uh" or "no go back and change that" or ESL doctors speaking broken English. I find it very difficult to adjust to an account where there is no consistency in the dictators. You cannot get familiar with them as you more than likely will not get the same one very often.
I am trying to tell her right. If you will notice
it says it once, but the examples do not include it with the hyphen. We are moving away from the hyphen. As I stated, some still allow, but most of the companies do not use the hyphenated version any longer.
You may notice here, and it has been
depends on the area somewhat, but also how you receive the work and the work type (direct from the doctor, local MTSO, national MTSO, acute care/clinic/dr. office).
Clinic work in my area, SE region, it seems is about .12 gross line or about .16 65-character for what the dr. office pays. Subcontractors from the contract holder recieve between .06 and .09/gross line.
Nationals usually pay .07 to .09 for clinic work on a 65-character line. I think that acute care probably pay would start around .09 or .10 and go up depending on experience, etc.
Also, a lot of them will pay a little more for full-time (a very little).
Acute
Yes and without notice
Notice
It depends on what your contract calls for, but if no stipulation then most only give 30 days. That should be more than enough time for them to find someone else.
notice
My contract stated 30 days. I gave a 30-day notice but I did not have any work in my pool after only 3-4 days after giving notice. I would have gladly worked for those 30 days.
Anyone notice...
These new "changes" take away quite a few characters for us? Not the hyphen thing; that's probably because they are tired of some people not "getting" when to use hyphens and they just said "screw it!" but the i.e., etc., Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc. How dumb does "John H Smith III" look? Throw some punctuation back in there! Although it wouldn't surprise me if the companies are the ones saying that they don't REALLY need all of those periods and commas, after all...
It's just like some new dictionaries; can't spell a word right, change it! (I've read where judgement is becoming more and more acceptable because a lot of people can't seem to drop the e.)
Did you notice that those
who claim that they are able to do key commands to make speed, so that they are making $20 an hour doing editing, also more than not are trainers in a position where they can pick their own work, knowing which doctors the VR actually does well with... And who have also been with the company itself over 10 years? Basically VR is designed so that the company gets more for the report and the editor/transcriptionist actually gets less. IF they want me to edit again, its only going to be for the same rate as the transcription work pays.
Yup, quit the company I worked for that used it about a month ago and I am still steaming out the ears from it.
Notice
Always - it's the professional thing to do. Easy for me to say because I'm not in your shoes, but we've probably all been in a position at one time or another where we couldn't wait to move on to greener pastures. If you've been able to stay this long, you can probably do 2 more weeks. Best of luck.
Did you notice?
She tells how much it costs an Indian MT to be a member, but not how much it costs to test.
Anyone every notice...
When you put your notice in (2 weeks or not) at any of the MT companies out there they suddenly have had problems with your work recently and some even accuse the MT of doing malicious things in the system?
Just wondering if I'm alone with that.
did you ever notice
the ones on here who wonder why we complain about working so hard for so little are the ones with husbands paying all the bills? Sorry if I offended anyone but the above poster just proved it to me once again.
Is it me or does anyone else notice...sm
Ever notice that most of these platforms/programs that we work on make it very difficult to keep track of lines, view how many lines in a given time period etc...seems that is the last consideration... for us to see how much we make.
Just had to vent, thanks! :)
What is the difference that you notice mostly.
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Oh, and I notice you have posted ONCE as JK???...
Lost job without notice
I worked for over a year at a company called New England Transcription. It is in Connecticut. They found out today that the hospital dropped their account. It is not associated with New England Medical Transcription.
No notice required
Since you are still in the learning the job stage just inform them that you are resigning effective immediately. Usually the first 90 days are a trial with employee and employer and no one should take offense. They could let you go with no reason either.
giving notice
Depends - either wait until you have a new job, if that's what you want; or, just tell them you quit and do they want you to finish out the week or? I guess I don't see the problem. If they wanted to fire you, it would be "bye bye now."
Do they give you notice
Do you think they would give you notice if they decide to ship your work overseas, or give you notice that they are going to hire more MTs to take your work away from you. NEED I REALLY SAY MORE.
You've got that right. NO NOTICE at all.
They just wake you up one morning with a 5:00 a.m. phone call and tell you that your account is gone.
Giving Notice
I feel you should treat them the same way they treated you. Did they try to work with you or did you ask them/tell them their reports weren't your "cup of tea"? Myself, I am very professional, but an MT's job is different than an office job. They're like McDonald's; either they won't even replace you or they probably have 50 resumes to pick from and hire the same day. So my answer is no, don't give notice if they were tacky. I wrote an email and asked for a shipping label form a large company. They finally sent the slip after two requests and are open to hiring me again!! So I feel any more, MTs are a "dime a dozen." If you are ethical enough to sit there and type two more weeks while you could be spending your time finding a decent company to work for ASAP, I think it would be stupid to waste your time on them ... depending on your circumstances of which I know nothing about.
You will notice difference after one use... but
I did have an issue with getting some of the gel in my mouth and getting nauseous from swallowing some of it. Just be careful.
benefits after notice
the norm is a cobra period of 3 months - most states require cobra benefits. But you have to pay.
I used to notice that, but strangely...
with my new MTSO, all of the PAs are very good, most of them better than many of the doctors. And this is also the first place where nearly all of the women dictators are my favorites. Strange, like I said, and certainly not my usual experience, but I like it.
Yeah, and did ya ever notice, (sm)
that lots of the stuff in their nit-picky book is WRONG?
(Or else totally irrelevant to a properly transcribed medical document.)
Oy!
Where I have been, you have to work out your notice
to get it back. My last company had a policy that you could only be paid for a certain number of hours, but they must have had enough people quit without notice that they changed it so you could receive everything if you worked your notice. Check on the policy, and if your company does have this rule, state in your very professional letter of termination that you are willing to work out the notice.
I know if you work your notice you will get - sm
any vacation time due to you. I have no idea about sice time, but I would think that is not paid to you. You only get that if you are sick, not if you quit. My DH has about a year of sick time (they are allowed to carry it over luckily) and I know if he quit he would not get it, but he would get his vacation time as long as he worked his 2 weeks notice. If you quit without notice you will not get a penny.
Giving notice
I think it is a kindness. After all, they will need to replace you, and possibly need to train somebody for your account. Otherwise they could come up short on turn-around time. However, if they have been extremely unfair with you, I would give 2 weeks and tell them if they did not need 2 week's that I could to leave at any time.
IC. How much notice to give?
There is no contract besides on saying to say for six months. I have been there for almost 1 1/2 years. If I wanted to give notice, what is usual for doing so? Is it 1 week, 2 weeks....
Thanks!
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