dang, that is the wordiest article I've ever read. nm
Posted By: Deb on 2009-01-25
In Reply to: ARTICLE RE: EMR AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION - - Anony
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Dang Lucy's got a good idea. Now why didn't I think of that because I've been experiencing
I just read this article...
Wow...those people are downright scary! I don't understand their beliefs at all...a sign in a picture with this article says "God is your enemy"...thought they were all about God? Confusing yes, but they are still scary!
Anyone else read the article
about India having a shortage of skilled workers and how they are worrying about having to pay them higher wages due to the shortage? Anyone else also find that they had a big old smile on their face after reading the article? 
did you read the article
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Read this article
http://snurl.com/g7gvc
10-15 cents a line?? I cannot get over that for overseas work. I already make in that range and how many who have have been very experienced and left the profession would have loved to make even 10 cents a line? I strongly urge people to send something about this to the opinion section or even to the writer of this article about potentially their experience, bad or good. This article just blows my mind.
Read this article
http://snurl.com/g7gvc
10-15 cents a line?? I cannot get over that for overseas work. I already make in that range and how many who have have been very experienced and left the profession would have loved to make even 10 cents a line? I strongly urge people to send something about this to the opinion section or even to the writer of this article about potentially their experience, bad or good. This article just blows my mind.
A good article to read...
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IF you read the article you will notice is
says it is being tested later this year, will affect new customers only, and the test area is extremely limited. I saw the same thing today about Comcast.
If they do go this route it will be months to years before it affects most people.
I just read the article and was going to post but you beat me to it.....
just read article today that it's become bad site.
Umm, no the OP, but I read the article and it looks pretty legit.
I don't listen to country music, but even if I did, I'd probably boycott the guy. A living thing shouldn't be tortured whether it's tame or wild.
I read the article and shook my head. sm
I have to agree with you....most of that article was out of our scope of responsibility as an efficient MT. I do not have a MD degree. Who am I to question things like that?
Now, I do agree flagging a report for a blatent error in a report, but that article was over the top for me.
Honestly, my feeling after reading that was this MT or author needs to feel important for some reason, maybe a doctor wanna-be? Since reading that, I have come to the conclusion that magazine is worthless.
I read a local newspaper article about sm
a high school girl started making money at home by converting VCR to DVD. Her grandmother wanted to convert some family stuff, she found out what equipment needed, bought it for grand daughter and off she went. Posted ads on various websites and wants to go full time. Shoot I even thinking. Just have not googled yet to find out what equip. needed/costs etc.
in fact - read inside -news article
"There's a critical shortage of qualified labor," said Lea Sims, a spokeswoman for the American Association of Medical Transcription, in Modesto, Calif.
Medical transcriptionists in the United States are aging. The median age for workers in the profession is between 48 and 50 years of age and younger workers are not lining up to enter the profession, which requires extensive training and time to become proficient, Sims said.
Sims, who ran her own transcription services firm for eight years, said she always had more work than qualified people to do it.
That's why the industry has looked at offshore labor, although that strategy comes with its own host of challenges, such as ensuring the security of patient data and encountering communication barriers, health experts say."
AND THIS PART"
CBay's growth in its six years has earned it a spot on private company rankings by Forbes magazine and Deloitte & Touche LLP. The company recently doubled its office space in Annapolis, to 20,000 square feet.
Managers credit the company's growth to its ability to slash transcription costs for cash-strapped hospitals like the University of Michigan Health System and physician practices by relying on cheaper resources overseas. "
Another hospital that sees the need to outsource to India is Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC.
Interesting article I just read about 10 jobs you can do at home. (sm)
So we're considered a thing of the past, ah-hem! Here are the 10 jobs. ~
Administrative Assistant
Also known as virtual assistants, home-based administrative assistants use office experience and computer skills as support personnel. Many skills easily transition into this position which offers many part-time and temporary opportunities.
Advertising Sales Agent
It's said that Americans are exposed to more than 3,000 ad messages a day. Advertising sales representatives sell or solicit advertising space in print and online publications, custom-made signs, or TV and radio advertising spots.
Computer Software Engineer
Computer software engineers are projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations over the 2002-2012 period. Duties include design, development, testing and evaluation of computer software, and continual training is suggested for the quickly evolving industry.
Corporate Event Planner
Employed by a private company rather than a hotel or convention facility, a corporate event planner coordinates staff activities including group meetings, client presentations, special events, conventions and travel.
Copy Editor
Copy editors mostly review and edit a writer's copy for accuracy, content, grammar and style. This is a competitive field; however, the growth of online publications and services is spurring the demand for writers and editors, especially those with Web experience.
Desktop Publisher
Desktop publishers use computer software to format and combine text, images, charts and other visual elements to produce publication-ready material. Duties of this fast-growing profession include writing and editing text, creating graphics, converting photos and drawings into digital images, designing page layouts and developing presentations.
Data Entry Clerk
Like administrative assistants, job prospects should be best for those with expertise in computer software applications. By typing text, entering data into a computer, and performing other clerical duties, these workers ensure companies keep up with information and technology.
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance underwriters serve as the main link between the insurance carrier and the insurance agent. Underwriters analyze insurance applications, calculate the risk of loss from policyholders, decide whether to issue the policy and establish appropriate premium rates.
Market Research Analyst
Market Research Analysts gather data on competitors and analyze prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. They often design surveys, compile and evaluate the data and make recommendations to their client or employer based upon their findings.
Paralegal
While lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, much of their work is delegated to paralegals. Paralegals not only assist in preparation for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings, they also perform a number of other vital functions including draft contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, trust instruments and may assist in preparing tax returns and planning estates.
I read that article. What a joke! Paid a premium for CMT? Well if you consider 8 cpl plus one cen
I've read quite a few things in the last few issues of Advance that have given me dyspepsia and even some reflux from time to time complete with a bad taste in my mouth beginning with their article on "globalization of the medical transcription team" which is just a PC way of saying offshoring of American MT jobs.
Listen, I'm all for a system of checks and balances in medical transcription and I am all for credentialling as a way of maintaining quality control in our industry. Herein lies the rub, if we mandate credentialling, then the MTSOs have to pony up the dough! Credentials will need to be recognized with more than just a cent more per line. We need to be on the same playing field as the HIM employee with their RHIT or the CCS credentials.
But will the MTSOs be willing to do that? Not when they can pay an Indian MT a fraction of what they pay an American MT. So if they start mandating credentials, then there should be a mandate on the MTSOs not allowing offshoring. When everyone is prepared to do that, then they can force me to get my CMT. Until then, I'm happy being alphabet free!
In 12 years of MT'ing I've never re-read an entire chart. Edit/read as I type. nm
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Yes, I read your post, and I just re-read it, and I've copied and pasted for you in case
you've forgotten your own words! Your post above is 100% different "flavor" to it, now all positive and cheery! Your first post was 100% doom and gloom every which way, including "raining on your parade", and "if you want to go forward"...God, sounds like she's talking about jumping into oncoming traffic! Here is your quote:
My first boss (the one who hired me as a new grad) gave me some words of wisdom that I haven't forgotten. She said that transcribing at home with small children NEVER works under any circumstance. Either the work will suffer or the parenting will suffer.
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How can the word "NEVER" in caps be interpreted in any positive way? You took about 8 paragraphs to cover every aspect and completely dash this poor woman's dream. I'm not blind, I'm not talking about day care at all, I'm talking about the total negativity of your original post! You know exactly what I'm talking about, cause you added some sugar to your second version! And that's much nicer than the first!
Has anyone asked their eye doc about heavy computer use causing glaucoma. I read that article on
that. I plan to ask my ophth next month about that.
Oh I've read that site and continue to read it...sm
I agree...much motivation there. I have tried to quit numerous times in the past and did successfully quit when I was pregnant for the first time many years ago but I have never managed to summon up the strength or resolve to stay quit. Thus the "need" for a financial investment in my efforts. It somehow makes it more motivational to know that I have $$$ invested in this effort over and above the $$$ saved on cigarettes.
So I've read...
I came here hoping to find there were some fair companies out there, but that doesn't seem to be the case, so far as I can tell anyway.
Good luck to you and all MQ MTs. You've definitely been done extremely dirty by MQ from what I've read.
Too bad we can't all jump ship and leave 'em high and dry!
from what I've read
You'll lose money.
From what I've read...
Shorthand is compatible with Extext. I've read of many people using the 2 together on this forum and others.
He already is...From what I've read, he's been doing open act for
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I've read different combinations, but
I googled it and got anywhere from 3-8 uncoated aspirin in a few drops of water. Like I said, some have suggested using other things to make a paste, like honey, but I found that using water works best for me. Try dabbing it on with a cotton ball all over or just in problem areas. Leave on until it's dried 10-20 minutes, it seems. Then rinse off, carefully. Good luck. Let me know! TK
my typo - should've read.....sm
kids, not kinds - putting all kids in public schools - (but not in today's world)
I've read there how they are posting here, that's all.
they speak openly of spam, etc. We see through it and there you are.
I'm like this all of the time! And now that I've read this
and became aware of my chair position, I have to adjust again! I think it's just one of those little MT quirks we all have.
MICHELLE!! GET BACK DOWN HERE! OH NO! YOU'VE READ THEM!
Its too late, but come back down here and laugh. Don't read the ugly posts! They're not there - they are not really there - they don't exist, nor does the ugly poster!! 
You have got to be the lamest woman I've seen and/or read about on here! NM
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What do you mean by autodialing? I've read this but don't get why they'd have a problem wi
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oops should've have read "older children"...n/m
Best post I've read in a long time.
I tend to go back and forth with my feelings about this profession. In the mornings I am glad I do not have to get up, get ready and go to an office. Many times in the evening, after I have during the day and still have work to do, I feel like stuffing it all. Many times I am disheartened when I get my paycheck, but I am glad to be getting one, while my sister worries about getting laid off from her manufacturing job. MT has advantages and disadvantages.
I've read the statement; think sheri sat on this and lost it for both of them out of spite
matches her personality.
Oh, my. That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time.
AHDI: Solving the world's problems, one foreign MT at a time.
ROLFMAO
Dang! I cannot see them:(
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dang,,, I mean CTL-F10
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Dang, don't apologize ;-)
Like far out, man..LOL. Awesome resolution on both of them (of course I had to save them to my docs, too) The second one looks like a Peter Maxx drawing, dontcha think?
Thanks for sharing...really need a peace sign here, dang it...oh, no wink either *sigh*
dang, so mad cant even spell right lol
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Dang..I can't even spell it!
I am used to working in Microsoft Word. Is this platform a lot different? I am wondering how my productivity will be.
Dang!! I Just Threw One Away!!
I just had mine croak a couple of months ago and threw it away. I never thought about keeping it to use for spare parts. I had a heck of a time finding one just like it. I finally ended up ordering it from Amazon because the ones at Staples are the newer model with the humongous wrist wrests.
So sorry. I hope you get it up and running again. I absolutely love mine.
Ellen S.
dang...I can't type 210 lph (m)
I wish I could. I've been watching the topic by the OP for ideas on how to get my speed up. Where I live $17 an hour is an amazing amount of money. Last time I worked in house I only made $13/hour and that wasn't that long ago. Thanks for your input! I have to decide by next week and I keep changing my mind.
Dang - I Can't Even Spell
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dang I suck!
LOL. I have only had a job for the last 3.5 weeks. Yesterday I hit 700 lines in a day. Thank goodness I have no minimum. But the first day I actually worked, I only hit 279 lines. I get faster and faster everyday. I also learned how to add things into the AutoCorrect option in MicroSoft Word, so that helped too. I expect to be able to hit 1000 lines per day in another 3 weeks. I also can only get in 5 hours during the day while the kiddos are at school. If I choose to work in the evening I have to stop A LOT. Part of the reason it takes me all day to hit 700 lines is that I hear words I am not familair with. Or meds I have to look up. I also go back and proofread all documents twice. Seem I have no minimum requirement I can truly spend a little extra time on each document and be sure it the best I can do. I know, over time, I will not to proofread every document over and over, but I am still learning.
that's too funny! And you figured out what he was saying...dang
hot dang, what a great website!!!
Adding to Favorites.
DANG, didn't work
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DANG, I already erased it from my DVR. I could have told ya for sure.
can't wait to hear, I'm sure it's only RUMOR though!
Well, dang. I missed it. What was the big yank? nm
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Dang, I had that problem before but don't remember how to fix it.
I will check around to see if I can find out again.
dang! WHAT husband?! I should light a candle...
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