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Webmedx changes from Nuance to start - nn

Posted: Nov 02, 2011

Changes to start November. Anyone have an idea what we might expect?

Sound files that work would be a nice start - Tough Old Typist

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....Just saying.

I expect a lot to change - anon

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I wholeheartedly expect a lot to change. First, the benefits will probably get even more expensive and second I really think they are going to decrease our pay to 8 and 4 with an even harder to reach tier bonus program. I'm trying to be optimistic about everything but this is my honest opinion and I hope they prove me wrong.

wmx changes - anon

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And these changes will kick in just in time for our holidays! Aren't they thoughtful!

changes - anon

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I really don't think they meant to do that on purpose though to be vindictive towards us, I think they just want the merger done by Jan 1st.

another pay cut may force some to QUIT and file for unemployment - just saying

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Wouldn't it be easier to just not accept ANY pay cut and file for unemployment? I know some who did just that and received the maximum benefits from unemployment which in some states is upwards of 500 dollars per week or 12.50 per hour. The deal is if we wait and keep accepting all these pay cuts and finally do get laid off or even quit then our maximum unemployment benefit will certainly go down because it is calculated on what you make. Its my understanding that if you have a significant enough pay cut and you refuse to accept it and quit you can get your unemployment benefits in most states.

Of course this would not set well with the MTSO since they have to pay into unemployment but on the other hand look what they are doing to our industry!! Just saying

They ALREADY pay into unemployment. - Veteran

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You seem to be confused about how unemployment works.

They are paying into unemployment no matter what.

Their RATE may go up, however, with increased claims.

wmx/nuance new insurance rates YIKES - anon

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Wowza is all I can say for the insurance rates, I mean, I many not be able to make enough to pay for that AND taxes!

I don't understand how anyone affords insurance - I have been paying

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The family insurance for a few years now, and I find despite paying some $9000 a year in premiums, whenever something happens, even going to the PCP, I get stuck with a bill, from tests not included in the co-pay to the full cost of a CT scan that for some inexplicable reason is not covered until you pay the $7000 deductble (whyyy??). I may just drop insurance completely, since maybe then I can pay all those bills I owe since I won't be paying their $9000/year any more! How the heck do people afford this without going bankrupt, and why is this usury allowed? It just seems the most ridiculous source of inequality in this country, i.e. the people who can afford these huge premiums and deductibles and hospital bills are on the gold plated plans and pay less than us (shades of taxes), OR make enough to pay these charges in the blink of an eye! It makes me sick...but not sick enough to go to the doctor, because I can't afford it. Disgusting. And when the CEO says "Well, I am on the same plan." Well duh is all I say - yeah, on your salary maybe YOU can afford to pay that $1500 bill for a CT scan after you have paid $9000 in premiums for the year, but I sure can't.

I know how you feel - shaking head

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I wanted to click the reply button on the email this morning and ask just how they expect us to be able to pay those premiums on the pittance that they are paying us nowadays (and I'm sure that will likely take another cut with this integration as well). It would be over half of my sorry paycheck just for the insurance premium!

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