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Posted: Aug 20, 2012

Is there is book/website/company that offers information on how to become an IC transcriptionist, making a contract with client, how to handle accounting and/or legal issues, choosing dictating software etc? I'm considering it and do not know where to begin?

The Independent Medical Transcriptionist - just me

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Yes, there is a book, as named above, although there has been a significant change in technology since publication. It just depends on how much you are willing to spend and what the clients are looking for, but you will want an expandable dictation system. AHDI provides sample contracts. There are also several easy accounting books available. Good luck! Better than working for nationals.

I have that book, and even though it's now a bit - outdated, I think has valuable guidelines. sm

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