Sending Private Information Overseas -- sm
Posted By: ks on 2009-05-10
In Reply to:
 I just thought I would let every one know that there is an advertisment in the job seeker's section, titled Ortho/Hand surgery that has a link within the body of the ad to sign a petition to send letters and emails to congress regarding NOT wanting our private information sent over seas for transcription as well as our right to know if it IS being sent over seas. I have signed this petition. Here is the link:
http://www.rallycongress.com/ support-for- h-r-427-nabopia/ 1585/
The link in the advertisement has an error in it, with a space being between "con" and "gress". I have corrected that error above and it will take you to the appropriate site. This petition is in support of Act h-r-427-nabopia, which gives people the right to know if their information is being sent overseas. I hope others will sign this petition, as well.
Thanks.
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Wow - Talk about sending private ID info. to a -
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Your Private Information....2nd Verse
A few days ago, I expressed my concerns that it would be possible for an "MT-related" website to garner information from unsuspecting MTs. Some replied, either that such concerns were unwarranted or that the poster was too savvy to be fooled by such a thing.
Yesterday, a company called Jax Transcription posted a very seductive job listing on the Jobs Board. My first thought was, of course, to find out more about Jax and it seems no one has heard of them. I've so far been unable to discover a website or phone number in national databases, and inquiries posted to the board admin about Jax have not been answered so far.
I'll continue to look into "Jax Transcription". In the meantime, the problem is that many people appear to have just gone ahead and posted their resumes to this company - if it is a company. Not just their name and email addresses, which was enough to cause me concern earlier...but their entire resumes!
Again, as in my former posting, I will say that the company might be legit or it might not. The point is...the folks who posted their resumes had (and still have) no idea whether it is or not. It could be merely an email address being used to "phish" for information.
I'm sure you won't like me saying this, but it very obviously NEEDS to be said: Let's smarten up. We're not immune from identity theft just because the entity on the "other end of the line" presents themselves as being an MT company, an MT vendor, an MT website - or even an MT. Give your information to NO ONE without confirming first that you know who you're giving it to.
A great deal of identity theft and other computer-related crime occurs by various methods known collectively as "social engineering". Social engineering does not depend on clever hacks into computer systems. Social engineering is done by deceiving people into giving up their information voluntarily, and it's easiest thing in the world to do, because people just aren't paying attention and they don't think it can happen to them. This IS my domain - read it and believe it.
Treating private health information like a trade is wrong any way you look at it.
Let's see how you feel when you've been violated because your private health information was distributed for any and all purposes.
Manufacturing computers offshore is different than PRIVATE MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. sm
you need to compare apples with apples not oranges.
ProScript Documentation Services does not send work overseas or employ any overseas MTs. (nm)
Sending ES?
I have .DSS files being sent to me via email. If I want to send them to another person's computer so that when I go there I can pull it up and transcribe from their house - is this a possibility? I can't seem to get ES to forward the actual .DSS file. I am so confused.
What has that got to do with sending
the work there. What about 911? That was a much, much, much larger scale event. Besides it seems like the target were American and British tourists.
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.
They are all sending more to India
nm
But don't you get grief for sending
too much to QA? I know I am only allowed a certain percentage, so I am still going back over the audio 2 or 3 times to try to stay within my allowed percentage (and why I have crap for production). However, I think it stinks that one could easily get a whole batch of dictations by the same nasty dictator and your sending-stuff-to-QA stats go down the dumper. And of course, the worse the dictator, the more he/she dictates and the longer they are, according to the MT Murphy's law!
Looking for suggestions on sending out
letters to local doctor offices looking for work. I have tried using flyers with no response and want to try a more professional letter letting them know that I'm available. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What is she sending you in the packages?
I know after I turned Focus down it took several months for them to leave me alone, but they never snail mailed me anything.
I agree with putting return to sender on whatever she is sending you and just add her emails to your spam mail.
I think I will be sending it back.
I noticed that the CD seems to "skip" over some questions or items that it used to ask.  Since I do a lot of searching on the 'net, I guess I will call this one a "not needed" item anymore. I just thought it would be a bit easier instead of going to the 'net to do a search...you know "information at your finger tips" type of deal.
Thanks for the input. I'm a little dissapointed in this version to say the least. I have no idea why they took a great product and ruined it.
re-sending reports
The company I work for has this problem. They came up with the following policy: We send you the work. You lose it, we resend it. We also bill you again for it. It has cut down on a lot of calls.
I think other way, for receiving not sending
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Looks like that's only for sending, not receiving?
xx
RE: sending files
filesanywhere.net
Also, they could be done overseas..
I proofed Indian work a few years ago and they sound like similar reports--blanks, everything wrong.
For everyone's info, the clinic in town that outsourced to India still dislikes the quality intensely, after all these years, but still uses them because they are cheaper. Go figure.
overseas
The doc that I work for now used to use a service and paid 9cpl.
re:overseas
We could do this, but then we'd have a small choice of credit cards, cell phone providers, computers, toilet paper, paper towels, food in general, entertainment such as cable and internet providers, clothing, tires, and I could go on and on, but what would be the point? The simple fact of the matter is that this is widespread and there's no turning back on it now. Even in our industry we have plenty of overseas working alongside of us. The way I see it, these people have families to feed as well and want to make a living for them as well. I've worked with U.S. companies that employ both American and Overseas MTs and I have to say that they are more than willing to put in the time and effort to get it right. They are also willing to take English classes to do better. I just think it's time that we end this whole caste system everyone wants to push on the MT world. There is plenty of work to go around, instead of pushing them to the side, why don't we include them and help them become better at this job?
overseas
May I ask what company this is? I would like to work overseas as well.
overseas
Haven't decided yet! Maybe Spain
overseas
haven't decided yet! France maybe?
overseas
The system is not accepting the 3-digit password, after I write out my message, why not?
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)
My premium is almost $300 a month with a high deductible. My bills are now being rejected due to "pre-existing" and I believe it goes back 5 years, which is ridiculous. What is a person supposed to do? I'm willing to pay, but most of my pay is going for medical bills at this point. I'm owing about $1500 and still need my mammogram and a screening colonoscopy. I'm paying 20% after my insurance pays (if/when they pay) and it's adding up on top of my monthly medication costs, which is hundreds. AARP rejected me because I have diabetes and hypertension, so I'm stuck with the high-deductible major medical, which is basically for anything catastrophic. I don't want to put my house in jeopardy should I need to be hospitalized. I worked for a company as an employee with healthcare benefits, but when the work is low and you don't make production, there goes your benefits. It's like being between a rock and a hard place. Good luck with your decision to drop your healthcare. I'm paying an arm and a leg, but if I'm hospitalized at least I'll be covered.
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
I transcribe for a private psychologist who specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evals for schools as an independent evaluator. I only type his initial and review evals. He does not have any weekly psych sessions transcribed at all. His evals are quite long; however, are infrequent. They are 10-12 pages usually, with very small font and single spacing, but I only get on average 1-2 a week. I charge $4.00 per page because of the small type.
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.
;)
Christine
They are 2 private groups. SM
What exactly do you want to sue them for? Your post makes no sense.
Why are we getting punished for sending things to QA?
We are paid by the line, it seems logical that if we cannot understand something, we shouldn't have to take the time as QA personnel because it affects OUR paycheck, not theirs! Otherwise, pay us by the hour, minutes tick tock away and so do our dollars and cents!
promptness of sending a check
you should know by now the only reason they're doing it is because of the MTs who are filing the lawsuit --- if no one was questioning it they would continue along their merry way miscalculating away!!
sending back work
I have made it a point to learn the *hard* doctors, cause they are sent to me quite a bit, cause MQ knows I can do the *hard* doctors..Its crummy having to learn them and knowing you are losing money in the process but once you learn the *hard* doctors, you know the ones who are ESL or English as third or fourth language (smile), you can do them and then it is no big deal. Yesterday, I got a half transcribed report with at least seven blanks for Q/A..I was able to do the report with no blanks cause I have learned this doctor, who has what I think is a Middle Eastern French accent..He is quite hard but I can do him as I have learned him over the years (since 2000). Practice makes perfect and the way transcription is going with voice recognition, I think the only transcriptionists who will be left in the end are the ones who can do the ESL, mumblers, speed talkers or speech impediment doctors, the ones who voice recognition cannot do.
MQ doesn't know what THEY are sending out. They even call you to
It's all very dumb. I'd like to have the money for my paycheck they have wasted on this production.
It just is another dig to show MTs they have the power and we sit out here like hogs at the trough waiting for more scraps. I'm tired of it. I'm a professional or at least I used to be. My profession used to be respected. They do tricks like this and jerk us around and think it's cute. Well, here's a news flash - It Isn't Cute. And it certainly is not professional.
Absolutely, sending prayers their way.
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What do you think about sending out Christmas cards with
a business card inside to solicit for local accounts? Tacky? Different? Original? I've got a list of small locals I'd like to solicit but was waiting until after the new year. Then I found a couple of boxes of Christmas cards that I bought on clearance last year. Why not kill two birds with one stone? Unclutter the Christmas box and send holiday greetings to potential clients?
Anyone being penalized for sending reports to QA?
I guess I have it all wrong when it comes to QA. I thought it stood for quality assurance. I send reports to QA when I have a blank. I put a blank when I am not 100% sure of what I heard, including the spelling of the patient's name. I want to make sure the patient gets their report typed up accurately. I want to turn in the best work I can do. Why is it that wanting a second set of ears to confirm what you thought you heard a bad thing ending up in being penalized or terminated if it goes beyond a certain %? I am very confused. I refuse to "guess" just to fill in blanks even if it means I will be fired.
No, at this co. QA is good about sending back
that's the usual process so that we can listen to our errors. How do you ever learn if you don't see your errors?
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