Please be careful
Posted By: ex-MQer on 2009-06-13
In Reply to: Pilates - sm - sammypot
...when doing Pilates anything. It's very easy to get hurt with these exercises. And since you're using a machine with no instructions be extra cautious. I'm perhaps being too motherly but since it takes many chiropractor trips and massage therapy to Undo what one wrong move Can do, I think a little caution is in order.
Please let us know how your new machine is working out for ya. I've been looking into some equipment myself that's not bulky or big that I can use, like the Total Gym.
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That kind of cruelty to animals is an indication of a very deep problem. You are a much better person than I would have been under the circumstances. I don't care what kind of sob story he tried to spin, I'd have sued him for everything he had for the false police report AND pressed charges for animal cruelty. At the very least, you might want to ask him to retract his accusations IN WRITING and send copies to the police department and the animal control folks, just in case the girl tries on some other type of false accusation to get attention. Your good heart is admirable and I am humbled by your charitable reaction, but at the same time, you must protect yourself, your family, and your innocent dog. JMHO.
Soy can also help, but you have to be careful...
as soy also can inhibit the thyroid function. One serving a day is all that is recommended to help with menopausal symptoms.
Thank you! Be careful though,
horsewhipped for your "liberal agenda".
OSI be careful?
Why?
be careful
I wouldn't use a vacuum, some of the parts are tiny and you could end up sucking them up. The canned air is better, it won't damage anything.
Me, too, but be careful (sm)
I read something about a prostate being dictated as a _______ cc prostate, which needed to remain as is. Anybody know?
Seriously, he does need to be careful what he
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Be careful with that!
When you get paid by the line, you get paid by the number of lines times your cpl. Usually a line is 65 characters including spaces. When you get paid by the character, that can often (although not always) mean getting paid by actual character strokes--AND THAT CAN GET YOU BURNED. If you use an expander, as any intelligent MT would do, you won't be paid for the letters your Expander adds to the document--only for the actual keystrokes. For example, if you type "djd;" and that expanded to "degenerative disk disease," you would only be paid for four characters as opposed to the 25 characters you SHOULD be paid for. Some companies do it this way, some don't. Make sure you check it out COMPLETELY!
I'd be careful sm
$1.20 for plain films would be OK. $1.20 for MRIs, Angios, etc would be a rip off. Make sure you have a good mix of reports.
Be careful about doing this...
I've tried this and couldn't access anything with the control set to the highest (no nudity, violence, etc), but when control set to medium or mild, could access EVERYTHING...including nudity, violence, etc. So for me, it didn't work that well...it is like all or nothing...good luck though
be very careful
From my own personal experience what they really probably want is to buy your clients and keep your name and reputation. I worked for a small local company - they wooed the woman with promises of big money. she had to sign a non compete contract so she could never get the accounts back - and most of them were very dissatisfied with the indian work and dropped the service - when they dropped the service - the indians said that negated the money they had promised her. She didn't get most of it. They are obnoxious - promise the moon. They wanted me to stay on as QA - work was ghastly. They expect you to work the hours that they do - very long 12-14 hour days. Aren't very understanding about emergencies or vacations - they don't get them.
be careful...
I don't use a code. If you live in a state that collects sales tax on services, you may end up owing money for that even though you are an IC. Every state is different and I got nailed before I moved for a bunch of $$. I fought it and won, but my attorney advised me to leave it blank on the tax return from now on or at least until it was specific enough.
Be careful
I worked for them for a short while. Lisa is rude and mean. There are some very nice editors though. It would be a nice place to get some experience but if you have other options, take them. The pay isn't great, no benefits. They also charge 5.00 for mispelled names, even if the report is only worth 1.25. Slow platform
careful
Verizon just won a lawsuit against them for stealing software or something....they lost and have to pay Verizon 58 million. Even if they do stay in business, that has got to reflect on their pricing in the long run.
Please be careful
Yes, the only way to make it in this business is to pound faster, pound longer and/or pound for more than one. You are already having physical problems. If you go the pound faster/pound longer route, they are only going to get worse to the point that you may not be able to pound at all. Can you afford that? Can you afford the medical bills? You know the doc is going to tell you to back off the work. Studies on carpal tunnel syndrome indicate that stress is often a factor - thus why some people can do this job for a long time without apparent problems and others can't. You need to find a comfortable work zone and stay in it. Scribbles is right. How well you do isn't work ethic alone. It also depends on how good, or at the very least, how stable your accounts are. It's also about working smart. Use your Expander to best advantage. Use the platform and its keyboard shortcuts to best advantage. Good luck, but be careful!
be careful of this
About 8 months ago, I got screwed up with a dell computer because the salesperson steered me wrong. I told him exactly I needed XP on it and he said that vista can work find with companies using xp, and this salesperon was in the US. The computer he sold me was not compatable with companies using XP, and tech support told me they will help you take vista off and load xp on it but they are not obligated to give you tech support after XP is loaded. At least that is what I was told. After pulling teeth I finally got my account credited.
be careful
If it's the place in Kentucky, I worked for them for a few months last year (and by the way have STILL not received tax info for the year - they have to send me SOMETHING, even though I was classified as independent contractor). Things went well for a while but every time you start making money with one account, they switch you out to another so it's constant relearning and it's a while till you can make any money. They switched me out 5 times in 3 months!!! Also, the owner is a little "odd" and another higher up told me she had some "problems". Be careful!
Be very careful about doing this
I do not think you pay for a business line (you may, but did not say) in which case if you tell them you are using the line for business, it may wind up causing you very big bucks. They could switch you from a regular line to a business line and I think that is ?? between 300 and 400 a month. I would not pursue this unless you are getting a business line in the first place and want to complain about it. BYW, I stopped service with them a couple of months ago because of the extreme charges to me (on regular landline, over 40 something a month, too much). I love my new internet with Charter, speech much faster.
I think I'd be careful
about piggybacking on someone's WiFi, especially from a business. I think (don't have exact info) there have been cases of people being arrested for that. I think it's kind of a gray area, but I believe there are fines and possibly prison sentence if you're caught. But many say so it's there own fault if they're going to have it wide open for anyone wandering by, but I can see a business trying to get nasty if they find out someone is using their broadband or getting in and not paying at places.
Be careful
I coded, billed and posted before I was an MT. I'd like to make 2 points here.
1). Yes, you'll be guessing. And you won't know if your guess was right (payable) or not unless you are actually posting what got billed and see what got rejected. IMHO, coding is a guessing game that insurers don't want you to win, hence the constant changes in the rules. If you can get your facility to send you to day seminars such as "Coding for Optimal Reimbursement", it may help. Make sure your coding manuals are the VERY latest version, at the least.
2). You can and will be held liable in cases regarding Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. According to the feds, "ignorance is no excuse" for making mistakes in coding, yet they refuse guidance to anyone trying to do it, annually giving out constantly changing vague rules that force you to guess. They do random audits and they are quick to scream fraud at honest mistakes. The feds are hostile to doctors and are basically setting them up to fail so they can scream fraud and demand ALL their money back someday. They will not only blame the doctor and the facility, but the coder herself, and there can be heavy fines/jail time for offenders. Has your facility addressed in any way what they would "do" in the case of an audit to help YOU, such as provide you with access to the facility lawers? Or will they gladly push the blame onto their uneducated coders and let them take a fall?
So be very, very careful. Be certain the reason for the exam matches the code. If someone asks you to change a code, make sure there is documentation to prove that code. Example - "rule out DVT" may be the reason for the exam. DO NOT use code for "DVT" unless the patient actually has DVT. Otherwise use a screening code (they start with V, I think, its been a few years since I did this). If that's not payable, too bad for the facility. If you go ahead and put DVT and the patient does not have it - that can be construed as "fraud" by the feds.
Good luck, and CYA.
Be careful
I was told I had to use an adapter when I switched companies and had to switch foot pedals. I had nothing but problems with it. I would press on the foot pedal and nothing would happen. I would have to slam my foot down 3-4 times to get it to go. I happen to have a laptop with a docking station that has 2 ports so I got rid of the adapter.
Your monitor should be plugged into a video port not a serial port. If you don't have a serial port, you can possibly purchase one. If you have a desktop and you have an open slot then you can buy one and install it. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, see if there's a geek squad or something near you.
Be careful
I personally use a laptop but mine was one a company was getting rid of because of buying new equipment. Whenever I go somewhere, I know the system that I will be using has the security I need. I don't know about libraries or places that use WiFi but you should be using a network with a firewall to be compliant with HIPAA practices. Laptops have become the way to go if you are ever going to use it elsewhere or if you want to get Wireless in your house you can work in multiple places. Just be aware of your security levels.
BE CAREFUL
I just watched a video online from AmeriPlan and I shut if off when the host said, "What else of this value would only cost 95 dollars?"..be careful--you should not have to pay for a job.
Careful what you wish for. New
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You have to be careful.
Sorry to "butt in," but since I happen to be here at the moment may I add my cautionary advice?
Yes, many free AV programs are safe, but there ARE those out there that purport to be antivirus software (or antispyware, or other freeware offerings) which are actually malicious.
So, when contemplating using a free AV program, make sure it's one of those recognized as safe and effective (AVG, Avira, Avast!, and a few others) and don't download and install one without checking it out with experienced users first ... and always download either from the actual site offering the program (AVG's, Avira's, etc.) or a well-known and trusted third-party site (like CNET's Download.com and a few other biggies), rather than an unknown 3rd-party site that may have slipped a trojan in on ya. :-)
Be careful!
You can order a Dell directly with XP already installed, which is the best route to go, as I much prefer XP over Vista ANYDAY!!
BUT, if Vista is already on your computer and you install XP, it will downgrade your OS and your warranty will no longer be in effect. Even the downgrade XP disc they send with computers with Vista already installed will void your warranty but you won't know this unless you talk with a tech or a Dell customer service rep. This is the case with most all downgrades to XP though.
I would get Dell to directly install XP..... you certainly don't want to void your warranty.
Can't be too careful anymore.
Very wise call.
p.s.: careful not to heat too much
Be strong, but be careful. sm
He sounds like the type that knows better than to come to your house and violate a protection order, but you never, ever know and it's still early yet. Keep your doors locked.
My ex was "pre-protection order" (i.e. many years back) and he got through the basement window and was sitting at my kitchen table in the pitch dark. I can still hear him sneer, "Did you have fun with your boyfriend?"
I was grocery shopping and my mother was watching the kids. I got lucky because he really didn't want to kill me, just control me.
He finally gave up on me when I found and eventually married a great guy that doesn't expect me to fold towels in high heels and "poofy hair".
Sad part of that story is that he also disowned his own kids. But, after 15 years, the kids have realized that it was neither my fault or theirs. Their "father" lives with me. Their "donor dad" is living 5 miles away, a recluse, and drinking himself to death.
I send him a case of vodka on his birthday every year. Just kidding! 
Be careful if you get an Amazon.
When they reach sexual maturity at about 3-4 years of age, they can become quite aggressive and attack their owners, often inflicting severe wounds. If you have children, an Amazon is not a good choice. Be mindful that any parrot you get will almost definitely outlive you. Also, please consider adopting from a rescue. There are many wonderful parrots out there in need of homes and it is a growing problem, as people don't realize what they're getting into. Having a parrot is like having a 2-year-old child forever, with all of the problems that come with it.
Be careful. If you were a heavy
PRD user, you will be disappointed with Autocorrect. Also, Autocorrect is not a stable program and may crash if you go over 12000 terms in it.
but you have to be careful. There are alot of sm
them out there and some will charge you a percentage. If you go to the counseling service that is run by the United Way or something, that is reputable. In my town it is just called Consumer Credit Counseling, but it is a United Way Agency. They don't charge you anything except maybe a 5 or 10 dollar a month fee for "postage and handling" and I don't think you are required to do that.
I have heard folks say it will ruin their credit, but it has been my experience that after you get that far, your credit is pretty much damaged anyway. I had a good experience with them.
be careful about the handling of that
When Is a Debt Canceled (IRS.GOV)
A debt is canceled on the date an identifiable event occurs. An identifiable event is:
A discharge in bankruptcy under Title 11 of the U.S. Code for business or investment debt (see Exceptions on this page).
A cancellation or extinguishment making the debt unenforceable in a receivership, foreclosure, or similar federal or state court proceeding.
A cancellation or extinguishment when the statute of limitations for collecting the debt expires, or when the statutory period for filing a claim or beginning a deficiency judgment proceeding expires. Expiration of the statute of limitations is an identifiable event only when a debtor's affirmative statute of limitations defense is upheld in a final judgment or decision of a court and the appeal period has expired.
A cancellation or extinguishment when the creditor elects foreclosure remedies that by law end or bar the creditor's right to collect the debt. This event applies to a mortgage lender or holder who is barred by local law from pursuing debt collection after a “power of sale” in the mortgage or deed of trust is exercised.
A cancellation or extinguishment due to a probate or similar proceeding.
A discharge of indebtedness under an agreement between the creditor and the debtor to cancel the debt at less than full consideration.
A discharge of indebtedness because of a decision or a defined policy of the creditor to discontinue collection activity and cancel the debt. A creditor's defined policy can be in writing or an established business practice of the creditor. A creditor's practice to stop collection activity and abandon a debt when a particular nonpayment period expires is a defined policy.
The expiration of nonpayment testing period. This event occurs when the creditor has not received a payment on the debt during the testing period. The testing period is a 36-month period ending on December 31 plus any time when the creditor was precluded from collection activity by a stay in bankruptcy or similar bar under state or local law. The creditor can rebut the occurrence of this identifiable event if:
The creditor (or a third-party collection agency) has engaged in significant bona fide collection activity during the 12-month period ending on December 31 or
Facts and circumstances that exist on January 31 following the end of the 36-month period indicate that the debt was not canceled.
Significant bona fide collection activity does not include nominal or ministerial collection action, such as an automated mailing. Facts and circumstances indicating that a debt was not canceled include the existence of a lien relating to the debt (up to the value of the security) or the sale or packaging for sale of the debt by the creditor.
You are not required to report on Form 1099-C the following:
Certain bankruptcies. You are not required to report a debt canceled in bankruptcy unless you know from information included in your books and records that the debt was incurred for business or investment purposes. If you are required to report a business or investment debt canceled in bankruptcy, report it for the later of:
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The year in which the debt is canceled in bankruptcy.
A debt is incurred for business if it is incurred in connection with the conduct of any trade or business other than the trade or business of performing services as an employee. A debt is incurred for investment if it is incurred to purchase property held for investment (as defined in section 163(d)(5)).
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You have to be careful on the internet, but...
I have a myspace account, and I have the greatest circle of friends that I met through that site. You have to pick your friends/significant others closely...either on here or out in the real world. You just have to be smart about it.
Just be careful, I saw a report where it can cause
life-threatening dehydration. The "hoodia" ingredient in particular. Best bet is balanced diet and exercise. Good luck!
Be careful using hot pepper and such
Animals will literally scratch out their eyes if they get that near them. There are other more humane options depending on the animal.
Be careful of some adaptors, as they do not--sm
always work. Some have had good luck with them and some have not. I am one that did not. Per the serial port pedals, some of the *pins* are wired specifically to recognize different functions, i.e. forward, reverse, etc. Sometimes the USB adaptors do not recognize that particular wiring or your specific program may not recognize your pedal at all with use of an adaptor. I am not saying that it will not work, just that there is a possibility that it might not. Just a heads up. I had purchased a serial port pedal a couple years back, as my sound card had a serial port on it and I was told that was the better way to go...until my sound card went out and I could not find another sound card that had this on it any longer. Serial ports also used to be built into the older computers, but they are not any longer either. USB has become much easier and the newer computers and hardware are going that route. Luckily the company where I had purchased my pedal from allowed me to buy a usb one for a much lesser price than the serial port, as mine was less than 6 months old at that time. good luck to you.
Be careful with Vonage - sm
If you work for a company, contact them first to make sure everything works okay with Vonage if you do get it. I have a Lanier and apparently (I was told after I had already gotten Vonage) it does not always work well. It plays everything fine, but there are a few annoying things that definitely take up extra time (not displaying demographics, delayed playback)
We careful MTs see those reports
too, and there is nothing we can do about those people now that we are all spread out working at home.
MTs who are careful are PRICELESS
What are u talking about? As a QA person I must stick up for QA lady. Conscientious MTs are priceless!!!
I am extremely careful
Geesh, June. I am extremely careful, and my girls have been told not to open the door unless they know the person on the other side. You know children do not always listen. I had been down the hall using the bathroom, and my 13yo thought the 16yo had stepped outside and locked herself out. Since it was a soft knock and a familiar one, she thought she knew who was on the other side. When she realized it wasn't who she thought it was, she shut the door right away and came and told me there was a man in our garage. We've lived here for 10 years, and this is the first time anyone other than family has knocked on that door. There isn't a lot of crime in our area, and we leave our garage door most of the time. We never have any problems. I know...there's always a first time....never say never and all that...but I am careful.
A couple of weeks ago, religious solicitors walked up to our door. I was working, and my 16yo opened the door to them because they were women. Not anyone she knew, but she opened the door because she didn't find women to be intimidating. That's why I say children don't always listen to what you say.
After those Missouri boys were abducted in rural areas, I've talked to my girls again about being careful, beiing aware and watching out for each other.
My hubby thinks I'm paranoid. I'm the type to keep my doors locked at all times, day or night, and he thinks it's silly because we're in a rural area and probably fine. When I dispute the point with stories from the news, his rebuttal is that a locked door will not keep out someone who wants in. Maybe not...but they'll be a lot more noisy trying to get past that locked door than they would an unlocked door.
I live by being careful -
That is my bishop's favorite saying. Notice this - all those "pyramid" sites feature the people hanging out at the pool, walking on the beach, standing in front of their new car or fancy house. All the testimonies on this site are of simple working class folk like myself who testify of making extra money - not getting rich!!! I was flattered they asked me for a testimony! I will be sending them a picture soon.
Be VERY careful which you choose. SM
Hi, Wanda. As you develop your personal "dictionary" of expansions and come to depend on it, it will quickly become your most valuable and precious work tool, much more so than your computer even, which could be replaced within a day if necessary--unlike your personal store of expansions.
Therefore, if you can't afford to buy a quality, professional-grade program up front, make SURE the one you choose is stable and reliable and will allow you to transfer your dictionary when your needs outstrip its capabilities and you upgrade to a better program.
I actually think Matilda's recommendation to take advantage of Shorthand's trial and let get yourself roped in to that program is a good one. This isn't a place to skimp if there's any way to avoid it.
(BTW, plan right now to back up your dictionary to a safe location(s) routinely. Mine has many many thousands of entries built up over years, the only one like it in the universe, and the very thought of losing it is scary.)
Be very careful people...
Be careful what you say here, or you will be bashed for whining about QA and consistency, etc. This happened just recently to other people here and it was like you were asking for a million bucks! And they may say you are a newbie that just has to "do your time."
you should be careful what you are insinuating...
no one said anything about not having pride in our work.
QA after all makes numerous mistakes as well. I catch them a lot - it happens. we are all human.
but putting an inhuman expectation back on the MT is only contributing to the issue.
in my past experiences QA has been used to lower pay for MTs, and even worse.
and if you think a lot of companies (not all) are in the business because they care, you could be wrong. mostly they just want the work put out to make the money.
I hardly think you are the only person who cares.
careful of ginkgo
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/18/healthmag.ginko.dementia/index.html
Great! Thanks. Can never be too careful. nm.
If you have kids you have to be careful sm
That goes without saying, don't mean to insult your intelligence. My mom used to use Borax and sugar. The ants would go for the sugar and eat the Borax and that was poison to them and their community. I don't know if they make Borax anymore as it's a really old laundry thing, and in later years, only available at hardware stores. Don't know if they stopped making it. In today's world some may wonder what the heck you're talking about. My kids always put everything in their mouth, that's why I only used ant traps and even then, put them where they couldn't find them or get their hands on them. Good luck, they are a nuisance.
Be careful about writing any letters. sm
Look at it this way, another account will be around the corner for you. I have been there. It is business. Most of the time it is about who knows who, whether you understand that or not. There is so much politics involved in some hospitals, so don't feel bad. A friend of a friend who works there...... etc.
I would just call whoever it was that you met with about the proposal and account and ask if they made a final decision on their transcription provider/vendor. Be graceful and professional, they may call you again for that account. Don't burn bridges. Even though it is very frustrating for you, keep your cool.
There are other accounts out there, go get them!
Good luck to you and best wishes.
Be careful when doing business with TVPS, also known
as Executive Communication Systems. I bought a foot pedal from them that was SUPPOSED to be compatible with a particular program. Right out of the box it didn't work. Told me to send it back and they would repair it (shipping at my expense of course). Received the foot pedal back and it will work for a little while and then won't work and I have to reinstall it. They say the only way to unstall it is to unplug it from the computer. I'm sitting right in front of the computer with a job open and the *$#*$!#@)$ pedal doesn't work. I have asked to return the pedal (again I eat the expense) and get a refund and they refuse. I paid $75.00+ for a pedal, had to pay nearly $9.00 to send it back for repairs, and now they won't give me my money back. I can't even sell it to try to recoup some of my money, because I don't want to shaft someone like they did me.
I'm going to file with the BBB and also my credit card company.
just be careful when a doctor starts doing that - sm
I had a doctor in Miami contact me to fill in while his Transcriptionist is out for three weeks. I told him that I wanted 8 cents/gross line. I went that low because he was giving me 48 hours to turn it around. He told me that was ridiculously high and that he could never pay that amount. I talked to his office manager and asked her "just exactly how much transcription are we talking about here?" She said he fills a 60 minute tape every day. I did the math based on ALL the information I was given, and it came out to $60/day at 8/gross line. This MIAMI CARDIOLOGIST felt that paying $60/day was TOO HIGH - and he did not want to pay the fed ex to boot! He was looking to pay 4 cents/line. He did find someone for that rate.
It sounds like this is a doctor who will break you down to work for practically nothing - but beware, this also sounds like a doc that is shopping around behind your back to look for a transcriptionist that will do the work for less $$.
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