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MedQuist was able to provide significant transcription cost reductions while providing a solution that fully integrates with Mercy's EHR technology. Article states this and came out today.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/medquist-deepens-role-in-sisters-of-mercys-ehr-deployment-strategy-expanding-cost-saving-clinical-documentation-services-and-technology-2011-07-21?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Not only do we give our hard earned money to the board of directors, but also some MQ staff members and entire team who basically work elbow to elbow with MQ staff. Probably making 60-90,000 a year with bonuses.
Getting out of MT as this company just seems to laugh at us MTs. Makes me sick. I just talked to someone whose husband is in court reporting. He just retired after 19 years working as a court reporter. He uses shortcuts like we do when we type known as macros or "Ctrll E". This husband is making substantial amount of money and even though he is retired, he works part time JUST FOR FUN and takes a disc and types/edits at home. He also works for a branch based out of Georgia even though he lives in California. Makes me sick that he was able to get retirement from his company after 19 years. What the heck have I done to my life??? Back to school I go.