This post from article on i-Newswire Thirty years ago, Diane Emery quit her job on whim. She wanted to leave work early to meet some lawyer friends for happy hour and her boss wouldn’t let her, she explains in the “The Queen’s …
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When will the Social Security system run out of money?
Posted May 14th, 2011 on MTWorld.com When will the Social Security system run out of money? Well, the US Treasury Department announced recently that 2011 will mark the first tipping point for Social Security since we emerged from the last protracted recession …
Dictation: Past, Present and Future
Article Originally Posted on LAW.COM Twenty years ago, almost all lawyers dictated their letters and briefs into a desktop tape recorder, and secretaries spent hours wearing headphones, tethered to ubiquitous transcribers. But these days, a computer is the tool no lawyer can …
MT Week May 16-22, 2011 – Capturing America’s Healthcare Story
Click Here to Download the 2011 MT Week Poster Originally written for AHDI. To read the article at AHDI or get more links and information, click here. Every American citizen has a health story. And we can’t afford to lose it. It …
The Art of Documenting – Important For Transcriptionists and Medical Records
Original Post by Gary Patterson at PP&A Transcription News Most people don’t understand the importance of knowing how to properly document activities in their business and personal lives. It’s a skill that is becoming more critical as companies outsource their customer service …
Medical Transcription – Providing Meaningful Services
From EzineMark – by Reene Kelly Feb 28, 2011 As the healthcare documentation scenario is undergoing major changes, the way in which clinical records are created and utilized has also seen major changes. Medical transcription services play a major part in the …
Will Medical Transcription Continue as a Viable Work at Home Job?
Original Article Posted on HomeWithTheKids.com This is a matter of serious concern for anyone considering getting the education necessary to become a medical transcriptionist. There are plenty of people out there saying that medical transcription as a job is doomed, and no …
Proposed updates to HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules – What is new?
Howard Anderson, Managing Editor, HealthcareInfoSecurity.com A proposal to significantly update the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules is designed to ensure that patients’ rights are protected as more health records are digitized and exchanged. “To improve the health of individuals and communities, …
VIP Care – Installation, Setup, Training and More
TranscriptionGear.Com, sponsor of this blog, has launched a brand new service called VIP Care. This service provides above and beyond what has been available before. Available in one a month (30 days) or as a 1-year plan, VIP Care provides click-by-click assistance …
Want to be a Medical Transcriptionist?
Excerpted from: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 EditionHere are some interesting facts about the industry as well as some of the requirements you will probably need to meet to make yourself employable. Many find the profession rewarding and offering …
