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DSG/MedQuist/Outsourcing - MT
Posted: Jan 24, 2010
Can anyone tell me how closely affiliated DSG and MedQuist are, and if DSG outsources to India? We all know MQ outsources, but I'm having trouble getting information. Thinking about working for DSG, but I don't want to go anywhere that has any affiliation whatsoever with MQ. I've heard DSG uses MQ's software, just wondering how far they are in cahoots with the Q on other things, like outsourcing to India.
YES - DSG outsources to India - formerDSGer
[ In Reply To ..]and you will run out of work a lot!
MQ/DSG - MT
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks. Do you know how closely DSG is affiliated with MedQuist, other than using MQ software? Just curious.
No, DSG does NOT outsource to India - Sandy
[ In Reply To ..]We use DQS and occasionally do some overflow for MQ.
Yes, they do outsource to India. I was told this - sm
[ In Reply To ..]during an interview. Your supervisor will tell you if you ask. It's not a big secret or anything. If you Google it, you'll find articles on it as well.
DSG - MT
[ In Reply To ..]Well, didn't want to start anything. Another company doing overflow work for MQ is a tad confusing to me because MQ people don't have enough work.
Either way, there's a lot of outsourcing to India going on., whoever is doing what.
Thanks for all the input, helps with my decision.
Then you were told wrong sm - Sandy
[ In Reply To ..]I am a supervisor at DSG - and we DO NOT outsource to India.
Perhaps your accounts do not, but again, ask your boss. - sm
[ In Reply To ..]It's no big secret.
I should say that this was a while back, so - sm
[ In Reply To ..]it's possible that it's changed.
Some interesting facts about DSG straight from their - own bios
[ In Reply To ..]Documentation Services Group, Inc. "formerly Dictation Services Group"
I have never worked for DSG, but the bios of the President/CEO and one of its Vice Presidents are very interesting.
Looks like the President/CEO had never been involved with the Medical Transcription industry prior to investing in DSG.
Noel R. Bambrough – President/CEO
“I got involved in the Medical Transcription Industry approximately six years ago when I made an investment in a start up operation. I am now President of that company, Dictation Services Group, Inc. (DSG)
Prior to DSG, I spent approximately twenty-five years in the Cable TV/Broadband, Telecom, Paging and Wireless Industries. I obtained Franchises and Licenses, financed and built networks in the US, Canada, UK and South America."
http://www.mtia.com/BODCandidates08.cfm?candidate=nBambrough
Dave Woodrow - VP of Business Development
“While working for Lanier WorldWide’s HealthCare Division, Mr.Woodrow was the Vice President in charge of the start up of a Transcription Outsourcing Division for Lanier -- Lanier Professional Services, Inc. (LPSI)
1999 - MedQuist acquired LPSI
Mr. Woodrow then formed a team of professionals that went on to found Capital MT, beginning as a Transcription Company. In 2002, the company name changed to Precyse Solutions.
In 2005, Mr. Woodrow assumed the position of President and COO for SPi Technologies’ Healthcare Documentation Division. His responsibilities included Operations in the US, the Philippines and India.
In October of 2008, Mr. Woodrow joined DSG as the VP of Business Development.
http://www.mtia.com/dwoodrow.cfm
Sounds like they have big expectations for DSG, which if they do not already include off-shoring, very well could in the near future.
All together now, can anyone say “Where’s the Money.” The suits are looking at the profits.
Disclaimer: My personal, humble, unscientific, I-am-broke-so-there-is-nothing-to-sue-me-for OPINION: Sounds like someone may be bought/sold soon.
I said it was my opinion, not fact. No need for anyone to hyperventilate over it. Simply close this post and move on. I am sure there is someone else you can “educate” with your wisdom.
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