No to tax relief agencies. Depending sm
Posted By: LVMT on 2006-04-12
In Reply to: Amnesty of taxes? - tia
on your situation, you can do this yourself through an offer in compromise. Most are a scam or a ruse to flush out people who do not pay taxes. I answered an ad on TV for NADN for help with taxes, and ended up with someone from the Treasury Department at my front door. That was just the beginning of my nightmare.
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It's for the agencies to buy supplies-- hello!
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Have you thought about ad agencies? sm
copywriters make good money -and with a health care background (i.e. MT), there are agencies that specialize in that and you could market yourself quite easily I would think. I have a journalism degree and used to do copywriting (made excellent money at it), but wanted to stay home and raise my kids so went the MT route (with no regrets BTW). Look in the Sunday papers for Advertising, Marketing, Health Care, etc. Good luck!
Wonder if many agencies do that...that is really great!
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There are regulatory agencies
that the hospital cannot get around. You should have reported it to someone outside of the hospital. If you had lost your job you would have owned the hospital. What happened to you is exactly why the agencies are in place. They might mess with you through an arbitration hearing at the hospital but falsifying medical records will get a hospital doors shut faster than they know what to do with. You have to act on it right away though you can't wait years after the fact to try to do something about it. I worked in Hospital QA/Risk Management, Outpatient QA and medical staff credentialing...every single one of those departments were required by law and the regulatory agencies (think JCAHO, Medicare, etc.) to take action or pay the price when they did not correct the problem.
Collections Agencies (nonpaying doctor)
Can anybody recommend a collections agency? I have a nonpaying doc, in another state, but there are so many agencies out there that I just don't know who to go with.
If anybody has a recommendation, I would appreciate it.
Many local hosp and agencies are starting to pay attention
The hospital I work at has started classes and counseling and support groups for adult children who are primary caregivers for elderly adults. If you can find some local social service agencies who have these kinds of programs, many of them can put your mom on some kind of state aid for her health care, help you with paperwork, and provide an occasional "atta girl" and some smiling, supportive faces. Sounds like your sibs aren't there for you. You mom could even qualify for some adult day care, which opens up SO much communication about resources and help. Please think about searching this out. I'm sure your husband and child need you terribly, and you should not bear this financial burden alone. Check with a social services department at a local hospital, and KEEP PUSHING IF YOU DON'T GET IMMEDIATE RESPONSE> Some of these places are so busy. But find and knock and push to find some answers to take the strain off you, and your mom. There are resources out there for you! You aren't alone, but it doesn't get better for you, till you FIND them.
You'll just have to ignore your siblings. They don't sound like they're worth much.
Day Labor/ Temp Agencies/pizza delivery
You only asked for meal advice.. I just wanted to tell you about these places in case you didn't know. Every city usually has several "day labor" companies. Your dh would have to arrive around 5-6 am, they would take him to a site all day. They usually pay the same day. He would need is license and ss card.
Most temp agencies have jobs immediately available too.
Another idea is to deliver pizza at night. He could still do real estate during the day. He would get cash right away. They pay for gas mileage, at least minimum wage, he would get tips, and PIZZA! :-)
relief
I start to brace at night. Believe it or not it helps. Warm soaks help too, take a potty break and run under warm water.
I'm sure it would come as a relief to be fired.
What an ego! Hasta la vista, baby!
tendonitis relief
I'm looking for ideas for symptomatic relief of tendonitis, sleeping in a brace doesn't seem to be helping much. The pain started in my left pinky finger and is now traveling up toward my elbow. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Transcription Relief
Does anybody know anything about this company? I tested for them and wonder if anybody has any experience with them. Thanks.
pain relief
A conservative measure would be to purchase an ergonomic chair, if you are not already using one. They are costly, but work well in alleviating alot of the 'stress points' while transcribing. If you want information on where to purchase one, please contact me.
Big sigh of relief
from the other posts I thought perhaps not supposed to claim things for the work I have done at home, even at regular employee. I am spoiled by getting full check but know I have to start putting money back soon.
Transcription Relief
I took the test for Transcription Relief Services a year ago and passed. However, they only offered me 7.5 cpl even with over 20 years experience. So, you are not missing anything.
I just saw on MSNBC where relief efforts sm
have finally reached Slidell. From the video, there are boats and jetskis and FEMA is there, too. There is flooding and the homes have been severely damaged. Hope we can hear from her soon.
s/l morphine and T3s for pain relief sm
for patient with metastatic cancer. TIA
Wow.. Thanks.. what a relief.. no blanks in that report thanks to you!!
Anybody had any experience with tax relief services SM
for back taxes owed, specifically state tax? I owe some back taxes to the state (2005), not much, $1200. Need to come up with it pronto. I saw an ad on TV about tax relief and was wondering if anyone has done this. Thanks.
Neck Pain Relief
The main problem I have is neck pain from typing. Found some good products to help and especially the neck exercises that keep me going with less pain and headaches.
Nat'l Humane Society Disaster Relief
Just watched the rescue of doggies, kitties and birdies with 1700 animals rescued. My wallet just got a couple dollars lighter. Poor little things.
do't worry, go for the steroid shot and relief!
I have tendonitis along with RHA. When my elbow flares up (as it's doing now), I pop the ibuprofen, use a gel wrap for "tennis elbow" you can pick up in the drug stores and try to limit my heavy movement with that one.
That said, I have to have it along with my hip injected 3-4 times a year. Not sure if my rheumy is just the best or not but I've never had any pain with the steroid injections. I call him slick and the relief is almost instant, no more tears from the pain. HTH
Similasan for earache relief. It is homiopathic.
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Transcription Relief Services has a school
with AAMT approval for offshore transcriptionists.
Why is the AAMT promoting this?
http://www.aamt.org/scriptcontent/mtapproved.cfm
http://www.transrs.com/about_us/educate_deliver.asp
For temporary relief, try Salonpas patches SM
I have chronic back pain and went through the chronic pain classes with my HMO. The spine surgeon suggested trying Salonpas patches. I didn't think they would help at all, but they did give me some temporary relief. I feel they work as well as the expensive "name brand" heat patches you can buy, although if I am going to be on an airplane, I wear one of those bigger and longer lasting patches. The Salonpas are about 2 x 3 inches, flat, have a pleasant odor, and I have used them on my back, on the wrists, and one time even on my face for a sinus-type headache. (My daughter says I was crazy to do that, but it helped). You can buy a box of the Salonpas very reasonably at any drugstore but they are VERY cheap at Sam's Club or Costco. It is really awful to have to transcribe (or do any work) when it causes pain. I hope some of these suggestions others have made will help you. I have used the type of neck pad that you heat in the microwave, but that was a long time ago. I just saw them on the Mouse Mitts site, thanks to the MT who posted the link. I'm going to order another one of those right away. There are a lot of helpful people out there. Take care...
Wise.MT
Yes, thank you! And thank you for locking out some of the negative messages. What a relief!
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donations for the relief coming from 50+ countries, including
-- India is making a $5 million donation to the American Red Cross, Ambassador Ronen Sen said Saturday. In addition, Sen said India was willing to donate essential medicines to the relief effort, noting that India has the largest number of Food and Drug Administration-recognized pharmaceutical companies outside the United States.
My kiddos start school next Wed and I'm not ashamed to say it will be a relief. My teenaged son
gives me hourly updates on his boredom every single day. Now, my daughter is starting kindergarten this year and I will be sad probably the first week because she's my baby - my last baby - but she is sooooo ready for school. She just can't wait. Maybe I should be the one with hurt feelings since she can't way to leave me! 
I highly doubt my son's feelings are hurt when I say "Just think, you won't be bored when school starts."
Relief from this coal miner's daughter for all of those families and prayers for the one fallen.
Coal miners are a rare breed. Thank God these were saved.
I do too, sometimes $50-60, depending on the day! nm
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Depending on where you are sm
Experienced radiology MTs can be hard to find. I work for a local MTSO as a rad MT and my workload recently doubled so we have been looking for someone part-time to help with the extra work. It has been very difficult, and we are searching nationally, not just locally.
So I would say if you have someone lined up to do the work, go for it. Otherwise test the waters and see how many resumes or applications you get and how much experience those who are applying actually have before making a decision like this.
Just my 2 cents.
Oh, and I have been paid both by the report and by the line. I much prefer getting paid by the line.
Does the same to me depending...
on what kind of sound file I'm opening. Other times it doesn't do it, but sometimes it does because it's going through some conversion process. I think it might have something to do with a codec but would like to know how to avoid it as well.
I do anywhere from 20 to 30, depending on
the dictator and type of report.
Depending on the company....sm
you would probably finding yourself typing as much or more than in a MT role. With the companies I've supervised with, there were not only the generalized e-mails to the MTs but also those answering questions from clients as well as employees. I currently receive 150-200 e-mails a day alone to respond to, plus do a lot of other typing with the various aspects of the job.
I suggest you talk with the HR department at the company you work with to see if there is a position you can apply for that would be less typing.
Actually, you can get one for about $500+ depending on the purse.
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Depending on where you live in the US, sm
I think its a good deal. The great thing about working for a hospital is that once you add all their benefits (health, dental, vision, 401 K, etc.) you are much making much more per hour. My wage is very similar to yours, but if I add all my benefits with it, I making more like 25.00 an hour. They cover my spouse and children for insurance as well.
Yup - 3 to 4K, depending on the day and the dictator. NM.....
Yes it is possible, depending on how good....
incentives are. It was very possible with MQ pre 1/1/2006. Now it's hard to make $20 an hour, let alone $100,000/year.
I average anywhere from 350-400 lph depending on the day! nm
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DOE = depending on experience
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depending when you filed,
I used to Efile with them every year, and it was always the 2nd Friday from when I filed that I got my refund, but if it was towards the end of the week, thurs/fri, it may be the 3rd, which would be about 2 full weeks.  Good luck!
Depending on your company...sm
they will go by different names, or titles. But its usually your supervisor assigning the work. Most are called Lead MTs and often are the direct supervisor for each shift -- thus assigning the work. The QA has no part in assigning work... they are there for that specific function only, for the most part. HINT: WHOEVER HAS RESPONSIBILITY OF ENSURING TAT -- that's you gal (maybe guy) -- that assigns the specific jobs. The Lead MTs also have their own lines to make... and will usually keep the best for themselves. If you work on more than 1 shift, you'll notice this.
Don't believe for a moment, though, that jobs are assigned at random, first come, first served... just look at the time/date of the transcription. I, myself, have been known to e-mail a Lead and ask why I was getting the sh---y work and cc'd the supervisor. Often works bec. they're not supposed to be cherry picking for themselves.
I avg. anywhere from 3-5 minutes depending on the dictator-nm
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i dunno, maybe 20? it varies depending
on hot topics, mental duldrums, needing breaks from bad dictators, etc. Its usually very momentary.
it does matter depending on what part of LA
Shreveport pays much less than New Orleans. There are some backwoods towns they still use tapes in the hospitals, so I do not need to tell you how much they pay - I'm sure you can guess. Outside of New Orleans can pay better than certain hospitals in New Orleans. Oschner is not, in my opinion, very good pay - $12/hour to start
Try FT for a service as an employee. Depending on your
area of expertise, many are flexible as to hours and offer insurance. Not cheap, but with kids you need it no matter what.
Probably 8 to 10 an hour, of depending on what part of the
Depending on you in terms of experience - sm
and knowledge, 5 minutes can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes. I can do anywhere from 12-20 minutes of dictation in an hour, but it depends on the Dr. dictating, ESL, difficulty of specialty, how much I have to look up (addresses generally), etc. When I first started it I would take me an hour to do 10 minutes of dictation. Hope this helps.
Depending on the quality of the dictation...
you could figure on 2-3 mins transcription/1 min dictation. I would say $50/hour is low.
$1.10 - $2.20/report depending on modality (sm)
?'s to ask:
- # of CTs/MRIs of account you'll be working on. Lots of CTs/MRIs = lots of lines, usually not worth $1.25/report. If there is a good mix of x-rays, normals and CTs/MRIs, then you're good; it balances out
- Pay for links, e.g., right ankle and foot = two reports
FT range out here is 32-40 hrs. depending on company. nm
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Depending on size, $100 per article is
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