Instead of a call-in system, why not use a handheld digital recorder?

• Questions re equipment - Karen L.
  • If it's only for one doctor, then you might look..sm - at single-line call-in system.
  • Instead of a call-in system, why not use a handheld digital recorder? - sm
    • Questions re equipment - Karen L.
      • The keyword is digital. - sm
        • Questions re equipment - Karen L.
          • Very broad questions. - sm
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I have a friend from church who is a physical therapist and she still uses the tape recorders for dictation (about 10-15 therapists).  I would like to try to obtain their transcription account and offer them a better way to dictate.  I currently have 1 account of my own who uses an Olympus digital recorder and I also work for a company that uses a call-in system.  Does anyone know anything about a call-in system, such as obtaining it for a business? Or do you think it would be cheaper in the long run to offer the digital recorders to each of the dictating therapists in return for their dictation?  Any suggestions would be helpful. 

I have one doctor who wants to come on and go to a digital call in system.    Does any one have any suggestions for an economical system to use?

Thanks,

Kelly

Don't go cheap on those for several reasons. One, they higher-end recorders will be easier for the docs to backup and edit their recording. Also, they are better built and the sound quality is better.

Your basic needs are recorders, playback software, foot pedal to control playback and a secure, HIPAA-compliant method of transmitting files. There is so much information out there. Your best bet is to first get educated on how digital works. Try a Google search and also search this site since there have been many requests for the same information you're seeking.

If you want someone who will outline the steps, do set up and/or training, etc., you would do well to hire a consultant.

BUT she wants me logged into the system by 9:30 a.m.  So I'm confused too.  I've decided that I may come back to her and just say I'm not going to do the tapes anymore.  I hate the tapes anyway.  The voice quality is horrible, it fades in and out.  It takes me twice as long to transcribe their tapes than the digital.

Is anyone using the Olympus DS-30 for physician transcription.  I am looking to purchase one for a doctor and would like some feedback.  Thanks!

I am in the process of setting up a large group of drs with digital recorders.  They don't want to spend too much money on the units.  I was looking into Sony or Olympus.  I actually have a Sony (only cost 60.00), but it will only let you email the files.  I need to find one that can upload to an FTP site because there are 15 drs, I know it will be too much for an email acct to handle.  I have been researching and asking at stores and web sites, but people are totally clueless about their products.

Thanks for any help, I really appreciate it

My account is looking to buy new digital voice recorders.  What they are currently using is discontinued.

They would prefer to buy one at a local office store where they can actually see it and try it.  Price isn't too big of an issue, but ease of use definitely is and clarity a must for me.  I will encourage them to buy online if needed, though.

If anyone has any recommendations, I would really appreciate it.

Her doc wants her to transcribe and he records on an Olympus digital voice recorder.  When I look up the specific model she said he has, it's this http://www.aaaprice.com/olympusds330.html.  My questions are this?  What does she need to be able to do this work?  She has a .wav pedal.  I don't do this type of stuff working with these particular types of voice files from a single recorder so I'm just trying to help here.  Right now he's given her JUST his little recorder to transcribe from until his software comes in (had to reorder it).  He thinks she should be able to load the software onto HER computer and be good to go.  Is that so?  So right now she either awaits the software or has to sit and transcribe from his recorder w/o any headphones or foot pedals (which will be painstaking, LOL).  Am I right?  Any thoughts are appreciated. 

Thinking about purchasing a digital recorders to give my doctors the option of using.  Which has the best quality of sound and easiest to use?  Also, need an FTP site information.

Thanks

that works well for transcription?  I've been trying to research them and find Olympus has some, but pricey.  The Sony's are less expensive, but they have proprietary software where you have to convert all your files to a format you can use, and I'm not sue I'd know how to do that.  I just need a decent digital recorder for one doc to use and I'd like a memory card/stick so I can just stop in and swap out the cards to get the dictation.  Does anyone know of one that doesn't cost hundreds?  Or have a better suggestion for how to do just one doctor's dictation digitally?   I don't need one with all the mailboxes/authors, etc., since it's only one doctor.  Thank you!

I also maintained the mother ship for that digital system.  I also constantly worked in Meditech creating macros, which we weren't given permission until we begged after waiting so long for that company to put in some canned text AND I NEVER GOT A RAISE.  It's all part of your duties.  Get over it already! 

We are just trying to forewarn you that a new system usually means outsourcing.  That's all!

Most likely they'll laugh at you for asking for a raise to do these "other duties as required."  Look at your job description and see what it says in the fine print.

I currently use a Philips digital transcriber system, which I call the number and get my recordings through the phone line.  I would like to get a laptop to start doing my work and was wondering if there was some way I could move the recordings to the laptop and just work strictly with the laptop and foot pedal. 

If anyone has any information or knows if this can be done, I would appreciate it. 

Thank you,

Linda

I use both digital and call-in.  A VERY reasonably priced digital recorder is the Olympus WS-300M.  All of my doctors use it and love it.  It acts like a hard drive, so you don't have to worry about going through a proprietary software.  Drag and drop.  The digital handhelds have come down quite a bit over the years and even the best of the best (with MP3 players in them, etc) are around $200-250. 

With that said, call-in systems CAN be expensive.  Phillips has a one line machine that transfers the digital voice files from the unit (or keeps them on the expansion card, if you want) to your computer.  It runs about $1000, plus the cost of the line.  My line, incoming calls only, costs $12 a month.  The only bad thing about it is it is only ONE line and only one person can dictate at a time.  There are other options that don't cost 5 or 10K -- for example, I saw a used StraightTalk system with two lines on MTDaily.com that was, I believe, around the same price.  I've had one of those too,and they work well. 

There are options out there that are quite reasonble -- you just have to do some research.  Good luck!!

Hi,

I use Idigital call in system from transcriptiongear.com.  Very reasonable and you can buy packages which charge less for more minutes that are used.  So, you have to estimate the first month, then can purchase different packages depending on your need.  My docs love it.

Cindi

Does anyone out there use a call-in system where the docs can just dictate right to your computer.  If so, please answer in my email, as I can never find the messages I post again.  scribes@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you for your help.

scribes

I had posted earlier about a manual for the Straight Talk System 7120.  If anyone has a manual, please let me know.  Apparently someone responded but now I can't find the original posted message.  Thanks!

I have a digital call in dictation system that is less than 2 years old that has given me nothing but problems from day one.  It has already blown 2 speech boards and a new one has to be put in.  I purchased an insurance policy for it but the company is giving me a large hassle.  I currently have a loaner system that is also acting up.  I was wondering if anyone can recommend any Internet-based call in systems that doctors could use by calling in on an 800 number and something that is easy to use and maintenance free from my end.  I have always used a computer based call in system but it is very expensive to maintain with phone lines, etc.  I am looking to get something fast that I can have set up as a backup in case my loaner also breaks down.  I am a novice as far as Internet systems go.  Thanks for any help or information about a company that you could recommend.

My sister and I are expanding as the clinics are adding more dictators.  We were using Straight Talk, but this is limited to two dictators and one remote MT.  We need to go for more lines now.  We are trying to find the easiest system to use that is also very VERY reasonably priced as we do not have a lot of money to put out right now.  Would like suggests from anyone that has used different systems as to how many can call in, and how many can transcribe simultanesously and what the unit is called, pricing, that type of information.  We need to do this, but need to make an informed decision, rational, not just jump in. Need something that will be more useful than these were for about 1 year...now looking again...

Any suggests greatly appreciated

Tiffin

I have a MT service and have only a few small clients who do call-in dictation (most use handheld digital) I am looking to use space on someone else's call system and either:  Pay for that  -  OR  -  Do a trade in terms of TX or QA work. 16 years in MT as transcriptionist, QA and business owner.

If you are interested, message me here and/or leave your contact info. Thank you,

David