Posted By: Leonard V. Flores on 2005-10-27

PART of the developmental strategy in the region is the determination of information and communication technology (ICT) industry niche for Region 12.

Transcription, particularly in the medical field, is one of the priority ICT sub-sectors being pushed.

Its consideration includes the rising global demand for competent yet cost-effective workers.

Foreign MT outsourcing companies continue to seek medical transcriptionists for their familiarity with US medical standards, terminology, and practices.

The region has access to cost-effective telecommunications and business infrastructure.

The 12-hour time difference between the US and Soccsksargen could facilitate speedy delivery of output to US hospitals.

So far, only Garner Global Transcription, Inc. and Transcode One Solutions in General Santos City are the registered MT company based in Region 12.

But there are already a number of sub-contractors that operate home-based.

A group of medical persons received a transcription project from an existing MT companies in Manila for a certain fee.

After a year of industry advocacy lead by RITECC 12 and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 12, not only the local business sector together with the medical practitioners are manifesting their investment interest but the growing appreciation by the academe and training institutions to join the developmental bandwagon.

One of the activities during the 2nd e-Business Week Celebration is the conduct of a Forum on Medical Transcription on October 26, 2005 at Family Country Homes and Convention Center in General Santos City.

"This aims to prepare professionals to work in MT firms and provide entrepreneurs with information on the MT business," said DTI regional director Ibrahim Guaimadel.

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