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How can we raise awareness? - Rebel
Posted: Aug 13, 2014
I'm pretty sure the average American does not know that their supposedly private health information is being sent over to India. How can this not be a HIPAA violation? I don't think most doctors realize either that their dictation is being done over there. I've been trying to think of ways to increase this awareness and create a BACKLASH!!! I'm sure this has been discussed before. I'm sure we have contacted our politicians. Just an idea.... what if we all banded together to contact one certain media outlet or one certain reporter at a media outlet at NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, etc. The power of the media is pretty strong these days. I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I'm just putting it out there. If anyone has a better idea, I'll certainly help or participate if I can. I'm no longer going to accept any on-line jobs. I'm working for my school cafeteria because it pays $9.50/h and that is a lot more than what I'm making being an MT after 30 years.
Here we go again - Running out of names
[ In Reply To ..]The companies in India are required to be HIPAA compliant if they contract with a US MTSO. The doctors realize where their dictation is going, the docs I work for chose to send it there to save money. I know for a fact that the vendor is HIPAA compliant, they actually have more stringent controls in place than a lot of US companies. Your entire chart does not get sent, by the way, just a voice file for transcription, a patient name, MRN and date of service. Everything is encrypted, outgoing and incoming. No news agency will run your story unless you can support it with facts. Do some research first, please.
Wow.... - Bummer
[ In Reply To ..]with negativity like this, we'll get nowhere. Any other suggestions?
The best revenge - WG
[ In Reply To ..]Is to not accept these jobs anymore.
"Bummer" as it may be - She is right
[ In Reply To ..]Here's a suggestion for you: Go beat another dead horse. This one is pulverized kibble.
I do not see where you get 'negativity' out of facts, Bummer. - She is correct. sm
[ In Reply To ..]and she is trying to help you.
My suggestion is to do some research first, and keep on top of it. What if you were out there lobbying and news personnel, congressmen, or anyone you approach about it, start throwing those same facts at you? Is that all you got? wow, you're negative...bummer.
It's not about sending out letters. At some point you're going to have to sell it, and you'll get nowhere putting people down if/when you can't address the facts of your own cause and what is going on out there.
Not saying don't or you can't...just suggesting you know what you're talking about in order to make a difference.
Your heart is in the right place, but your energy would be - better spent elsewhere. see msg
[ In Reply To ..]This has been going on for years now. People know and the doctors know; it's just not something they dwell on because most are busy enough dealing with the everyday issues of life.
If you're someone that does this job for a living everyday then of course you'll think about it and want to take some kind of action, but most people don't sit around and think about who's typing their medical records on a daily basis. They may hear about it and think it's a shame, but then that's pretty much the end of it.
Just being logical that's all.
Awareness - TiredMT
[ In Reply To ..]While I applaud your desire to educate others, I have to say that I've tried and, in all honesty, not many people were concerned. There is a truly paralyzing element of complacency in this country and I wish getting this out into the media would make a difference, I'm just not sure it would. I would, however, do all I can to participate with any suggestions. Much luck to you.
Give it a rest. - L&L
[ In Reply To ..]It will all be point and click with no dictation very soon. And I'm sure people really do not care that much about this. I'm sure they are much more worried about feeding their families with the cost of food going up.
Mainstream media is no good - it's all rigged - & blind to everything but money.
[ In Reply To ..]nm
think about it - that's the American way now. - justMe
[ In Reply To ..]Customer service, computer techs, etc., there's so much offshoring in the world now - all to save money - we're practically an all-in-one world. It's not just our sector which is a drop in a bucket when you back up and see the whole picture.
Too bad for us that we aren't still under - British rule. We"d be better off.
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I don't know about that, but we sure have evolved - into something not exactly proud of.
[ In Reply To ..]Seems the 'me' generation came of age and rule.
balderdash - nm
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L&L, I read TiredMT's post, says the same as you - about people do not care about this.
[ In Reply To ..]and knows by the experience of actually trying.
Why you told her to give it a rest does not make sense - unless you are addressing the original poster and tagged the wrong post.
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I keep putting these in the wrong place; the OP is - L&L
[ In Reply To ..]a waste of key boarding.
Agree with the above post, in a minute 90% will all be - done via technology and
[ In Reply To ..]Only a small portion by editors. I think that's why MTSOs are exploring other options such as building on their software, offering coding services and other types of transcription besides medical. Nobody wants to hear it and I agree it can be depressing, but its true.
As far as medical records being done overseas, I agree with L&L - people got bigger fish to fry just trying to live.
Raising awareness - via FB
[ In Reply To ..]I think most doctors do, but I know damn well most patients don't. The American Transcription Association has an article (media ready) on the subject -- Healthcare's Dirty Little Secret. I'd love to be a member again, but I digress. Here's the link.
Yes, here we go again - Perhaps you can do it yourself???
[ In Reply To ..]If you feel so strongly about this, why do you need to wait for others to join so they can figure it out and do the work for you?
Just contact the news media and see what they tell you: 1, that you need to do more research and, 2, that your beliefs about this are incorrect.
The truth is that you are less concerned about any HIPAA violation than you are about keeping your old job the same as it was so that you don't have to exert yourself learning anything new.
India is the least of MT's problems. They are going to be wiped out by front-end SR, too.
Raising awareness - Running out of names
[ In Reply To ..]Think about this: If you have a Facebook account, what they know about you is scary, and they sell your information to advertisers. Hacking and ID theft are pretty common. If you shop at Amazon.com, they know who you are and all of your personal preferences. Online banking and bill paying, e-mail newsletters, our lives are out there every time we go on line. Identify theft happens, but much of it takes place in the United States. Having someone in India do your transcription is probably the least of your worries if you are trying to keep your personal information safe.
On a - Side Note
[ In Reply To ..]and in regards to Facebook...I just learned last night that Facebook is "forcing" their members to download an app as Facebook Messenger, in order to message anybody included in your contacts on Facebook. You MUST download this app or you will not be able to message anyone on f/b any longer. Once downloaded onto whatever device you are using, f/b then has access to everything within your phone or computer, and I mean Everything! they even have access to your camera and video equipment and it has been stated that they can photograph you in your own home and use that for their advantages, whatever that may be. They have access to ALL of your other accounts, bank, purchases, everything. They have the ability to alter and edit any of your texts messages, emails, etc. Check it out on line if you do not believe me. There is a huge lawsuit beginning to form against f/b just because of this!!! I uninstalled the app last night when I found out about it, and there is a way around not being able to see your messages on f/b any longer, and you still can message someone and receive messages from others if you know how. This is a cautionary tale... everybody needs to know about what is taking place.
FB app - Running out of names
[ In Reply To ..]That information is false but I won't g into the details, just another rumor blown away out of proportion.
SN, fact or fiction, thanks for the info. I'll be digging - into that for answers. NM
[ In Reply To ..]nm
Facebook, Shmacebook. I live my life perfectly - L&L
[ In Reply To ..]w/o a FB account. What's happened to us?
You might want to read this info. about it - on Snopes.com: (sm)
[ In Reply To ..]http://www.snopes.com/computer/facebook/messenger.asp
The average American could not care less - NEXT
[ In Reply To ..]The industry is morphing. Screaming FOUL and thinking it's going to make a difference is a waste of breath.
Industries change. Some die. Some go overseas. It's the MT industry now. Not a lot can be done about it and when something could have been done was about 20 years ago. AAMT sold us out when TPTB realized there was a goldmine in India and started sending their attention there.
NEXT!
Agree. I'm an MT but OVER that, an average American - and I would not trade in
[ In Reply To ..]my physicians over offshoring, nor would I address it with them personally. I would, however, get copies of my records and keep and eye on them. What I'm saying is, as a patient who is aware, I don't care, so I believe you are right. Awareness is moot.
Just because we can't fix it doesn't make it right. - nm
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and which post said or even implied 'it' was right? - Point that one out for me please.
[ In Reply To ..]We all know it's not right - that it not the issue.
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