It wouldn't be tolerated from a private provider, right?
Posted By: diddles on 2005-12-28
In Reply to: 30 day TAT in this office ... office politics at its best - Need in put
It was a privately held company where they depended on referrals from MDs to keep them in business, in today's work environment the normal TAT is 4 to 8 hours. USUALLY there is someone responsible for matching up each days order slips and the reports and goes to medical records if there is any report missing.
I'm sorry but I think disciplinary action is in order for both parties. This really impacts patient care (can you imagine worrying about your mammogram for a month to find out whether that lump your doctor found is cancer??) Where any of these reports for next-day preoperative evaluations? Geesh, imagine your surgery being cancelled because of what she did.
When I worked at an outpatient diagnostic center, the MR supervisor could not leave at night until all slips were matched to either films on the rad's desk to be the first ones done the next morning or all reports were in the couriers bin for delivery or had been faxed to the appropriate office.
If she does not have the time to send out reports and the supervisor does not have the time to manage the work flow, it seems to me they are both pretty worthless.
just my opinion.
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No, I know not every facility/provider is
compliant, but two wrongs don't make a right. I want to keep my nose clean if the facility/provider is ever charged and investigated for a HIPAA violation - if the gov't has done so thus far. You think the gov't will buy 'oh, I was non-compliant because my client signed my checks'?...nope!
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Did they have a large dish like a TV satellite dish or just a little thing? If they use that little receiver there's a thing called a YAGI that they can use with it to get through the trees. The larger dish should not have a problem with trees because it does not have to see the tower.
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What does third party transcription provider mean?
Ask the provider for an itemized statement of all
transactions since you started treatment. Then audit it and figure out where they made their mistake. Then call or visit their business/billing office and CALMLY discuss your findings. If they agree that you do not owe more, ask for a statement showing the adjustment and a zero balance. Then write a letter documenting the conversation.
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Provider search sites?
I had a terrific, very user-friendly provider search that I had found on this board several months ago. Now my computer crashed and had to be replaced and I cannot find it anywhere. Could someone throw me a few site names? Thanks!
USATasp is application service provider.
TASP - Stands for "Transcription Application Service Provider". They aren't the MTSO, but providing Voice and Text solutions/platforms to MTSOs to utilize.
P.S. USATasp is the subsidiary of MTStars :)
Transcription Application Service Provider.
IOW the smart computer folks who deal with the headaches! :)
They provide HIPAA complaint file hosting/ftp set up for MTs. Some charge per line, other charge per month, it just varies. Some provide a call in dictation service and charge per minute. It's great if you have no capital in invest in equipment. :)
I'm not sure but I think it's what some MTs refer to as a platform?
I had VoIP back in Nov with my cable provider and then went with another IP and just used..sm
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I get my work over the internet and am just wondering how they are with their services. If you lose your internet, how long does it usually take to get it back up? Do you find them helpful if you have to call? Do they return phone calls promptly? Do they come in and set it up, or do you have to? I'd appreciate any info and feedback about their services. Thanks!
Oh well I cannot stay connected, but my sister uses same provider and has no problem
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that particular provider you mentioned puts lots of unnecessary "crap" on your computer.
Wouldn't that mean that you simply wouldn't have to print out everything?
Private ins
You can get private insurance lots cheaper than MOST COBRA plans but it is up to you. Also a lot of times they only cover for so long and if I remember correctly dental and vision might only be for one year and some plans do not COBRA that over. And if your husband is self employed, then it could be a business expense to provide the insurance and with six figures could easily do it and pay less taxes. I know COBRA is easier to just kind of roll over into, but again, it only lasts for 18 to 24 months and so you will be looking eventually. However, just ask why suddenly you are not covered.
I use my private e-mail sm
and receive all my messages from my TC through my private e-mail. In fact, I never receive anything throught my I-mail, don't even hardly check it anymore. Call your TC and ask her/him what to do. This may not be the same across the board, as so much is not the same from office to office! 
LOL in private, not seclusion :-) sm
like a different room in the house. 
I would see about a private school.....
Your son sounds like a very bright young man... No offense to you, but can you honestly challenge him and teach him things you may not be proficient at yourself. Foreign languages, advanced math, etc. Even high school teachers only specialize in one subject. Something to consider.
Private accounts
How do you go about getting private accounts? Any MTs out there that have done this and are still doing it. If so, how much can you charge per line for a private account that you obtained yourself. I currently make 8 cents per line with an MTSO. However, I have been hearing that if you have a private account with a doctors office you can actually charge a lot more, about 12 to 13 cents per line.
Any tips on doing this. I am currently an Independent Contractor and would like to expand my horizons. Thanks for any advice.
It's how I got my private accounts....sm
I had business cards made up and every week, one day only, I went and solicited another medical building filled with offices usually next to a hospital. I brought only a couple of resumes (nobody asked me for one either) and within a month or 6 weeks, I scored 5 private mds. It's really all about self-confidence and belief in yourself and your own abilities.
I'm still working for 4 private MDs all these years, one of the 5 went into *receivership*, a form of bankruptcy.
Best of luck, believe in yourself, go solicit yourself and your abilities and don't be afraid. If it worked for me, it can work for you!!
I do agree - I have many private mds...nm
THANK YOU JAM for your private email....
very kind of you. Please know that I do appreciate your help and the time you took to respond.
private accounts
anyone out there doing private accounts for docs who don't have to do operatives? just trying to get some info as to what type of reports some may do when typing for own accounts. I was thinking along the lines of internal medicine. Thank you!
If you have private coverage on yourself, you would not--sm
need workers' compensation on yourself. your private insurance would cover anything happening to you. If you have employees, they may need it, but only if you offered them employee insurance benefits. JMO.
most private doctors...
I speak to say that they went to the bigger companies because they were assured TAT - however it is explained to them that the same people working for the Nationals are the same ones that would do it as an IC, I find that my clients came around. Sometimes common sense is not the easiest thing for a busy mind. They also like the idea of not paying the rates a national charges, knowing we do not make it - so drop the rate a penny and they get a break too. They wont pay us what they pay nationals because they do not feel we are the same thing - if we cut out the middle man for us, they want it cut out for them too.
Private accounts
I am curious to know how to go about getting private accounts? I am challenged when it comes to how the work is transported back and forth. What would be a reaonable expectation in terms of costs on my end? All I have now is the computer, foot pedal and copier/scanner/fax. What else might I need? I live and Houston. Our medical center is top-notch and there are many, many hospitals, medical organizations and clinics to choose from. Any advice?
private clients
It is refreshing to see normal expected amounts given to other MT. So often I see "I would not expect less than 10.00 per page and such high line counts" I believe the misconception by many is that you can make a bundle with little effort given some of the "I won't do this" attitudes. When looking for your own private accounts, think about who they are, where they are coming form and who did them before and assess accordingly. And keep in mind you may have to negotiate and get a bit less but your first client and everyone after is your own - which is a good thing
private accounts
I haqve been working on 2 private accounts, one of them I pick up tapes twice a wk and at the second pickup I pickup a check. I have been with them for 9 years. The other one I started last year and they send me the doctors notes by mail and I overnight it and they pay me through the mail. They both pay me by the page.
I wish you the best.
I now have private insurance (sm)
Call and check into private insurance through Blue Shield. I pay $294 a month with a $750 deductible. Might save you some money meantime. I also lost benefits through a MTSO due to lack of work and could not afford the COBRA.
I have private insurance (sm)
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private practice
Cardiology in PA, $17.00/hr, 6 weeks vacation, employer funded pension plan 10% of salary yearly, been here 15 years.... longing to be home and a full time MT.. good luck coming back to the jungle.
Private Psychiatrists
Does anyone know if private psychiatrists hire MTs and if so, would they use us for session notes etc...? I would like to transcribe private psychiatrists, but it doesn't seem like they really use MT's.
Private psychiatrists
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To find docs that do these, you could contact your local school districts and have them give you a list of psych evaluators they use for independent evals for special ed students.
Another psych specialty I transcribe for is a drug/alcohol treatment center. I only type discharge summaries, and again they are quite long but not that many per week. They are pretty easy and repetitive, though.
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They are 2 private groups. SM
What exactly do you want to sue them for? Your post makes no sense.
Virtual Private Network.
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does anyone work for Private Secretay Inc (PSI)
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talking in private, he may have other ideas
I would not go into private with this man because it is hard to tell what he may think if he is senile.
I have an uncle this way and I just refused to go over there.
I would talk to you mom and say something to her in a round about way. Just ask her if anything is wrong with him.
It would like like she would see what is going on.
He may have some altered mental status that needs to be checked out or maybe he can be placed somewhere if your mother feels dangered by him.
Why not work for yourself with private accounts?
Then you don't have to follow the beat of the MQ (or any other company) drum?
Or try for a supervisor position? You know how you want to be treated; then you'd be in the perfect position to handle other MTs the way you believe they should be. You'll be highly motivational for them and your company will probably have kudos for you for having a winning team.
Just two options of many.
Working for a private service
I just started working for a small independent service and was wondering if I could have some input. I am getting paid .13 a line and the service takes 25% of my gross earnings. Is this normal? Or is the percentage too high?
probably train MDs in private practice to use VR
(only kidding)
You'd be better off getting a private policy. Premiums are
cheaper, though still expensive, and you don't have to worry about insurance if you make a job change. Shop around, should be able to get a family policy for about $400.00/mo.
have my own private clients, never seems slow
much to my dismay. Can't remember the last time I got a real day off without having to bust my butt to catch up.
I am using public and private schools
My two youngest are in the local public elementary school, and I've had no problems with it. In fact, it's a terrific school, but I have a feeling it's probably much better than the average public school.
My eldest, who's in high school, goes to a private creative arts boarding school because I feel the local public high school doesn't give the kids enough one-on-one attention and doesn't offer as many educational opportunities as my son's school. Also, he is big into music and drama, and our local school has a weak creative arts department.
Private School here for mine.
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Just a very small private company. nm
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Offshore MTs do not see any private info.
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I have been an MT for 8 yrs and have been thinking about getting my own accounts locally. It would be much more efficient to avoid trips to dr's offices for pick-up/delivery, so my main question is what is a good alternate way to do this? I have seen email mentioned, but can the work be transferred securely this way...is it emailed as an attachment so that work is done on another platform that has expanders/shortcuts integrated...what platform/program to use?? What equipment do I need...what equipment does the dr need for dictation...do I provide it or does doc? I have so many questions about the logistics of working this out...detailed info would be greatly appreciated.
What to charge? ....I know this is controversial...was thinking .14 cpl (65 character), 12 font, ? margins. Recommend higher or lower rate? (region=major city in AZ)
Marketing: How to introduce service in marketing material...should I include price in the material or just say something like "reasonable" or "competitive"?
I welcome any input you may have, especially on the issue of specifics how to receive/deliver work, platform/equipment needed.
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