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Predictions for MQ after Indian E-mail - anon

Posted: Apr 01, 2011

Predictions, next 2 years for MQ:

1. Another re-structuring. Most CCMs will lose their jobs, to include middle management.

2. All old accounts will stay in U.S. unless directed by hospital to go to India (like what happened to my old accounts), but here is the catch: India management will push for them to go to India!

3. All easy work will go to India - no exceptions.

4. All new accounts will go directly to India and only special docs that the Indian people cannot possibly transcribe will stay in U.S.

5. The Americans mentioned in the new e-mail will be OUT in about 2 years! Including Peter and Michael.

6. All U.S. MTs will serve a 10-year jail sentence or strict fine for violating HIPPO! oh I mean HIPAA, or whatever that stupid law is, that does not exist in India!

(person typing this is not responsible for any misspelled words as it is late at night)

Anon

Agree with EVERYTHING, EXCEPT, - give it 6 mo to a year for goodbye.

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I had an account that went to India and it was so badly done and in 2-3 months, account came back to us MTs. Then editing was horrible and now it is strictly typed.

Lost another account to Medquist EPIC (whatever you call it) system where doctors do their own transcription and editing work with no MT involved.

I am currently in college in Health Information and was told transcription work will be done mostly by physicians doing their own typing, posting, pasting and editing through a computer system because of EMR/EHR. Basically use a computer tablet and punch in codes for PE, ROS, etc. Medquist has their own and there are 100 some companies out there using this technique.

Lastly, MEDQUIST has intentionally voluntarily delisted its common stock from NASDAQ.

THAT IS IT ALL! WE NOW OFFICIALLY WORK FOR INDIA!

I wanted all of us in the beginning to start a union 2-3 years ago so this would not happen.

Comment - Anonymous

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The comment about physicians doing all their own transcription work is someone's prediction or opinion, not based in fact. HIPAA has always charged a stiff fine or jail time for violations, that is nothing new, that's been in place since 1996. Forming a union would have done nothing to change that.

Epic - Former MQ MT

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Already in use at GSH, MVH and CMC in the Dayton, OH area and now being rolled out by the KHN system.

Epic - Anonymous

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It's a big country and fortunately extends far beyond Dayton, Ohio. I've seen Epic demos and have not been impressed. My only comment is what goes around, comes around.

physicians are not impressed. My dictating doctor and another - had a background conversation ...

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they do not like it, it adds too much time to their day.

Yep, but they better start getting used to it. - It is the new way, Obama wants it.

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Almost all of Providence in the Northwest is all done by EPIC. Of course, doctors do not like it just like us MTs not liking what is going on, but as Medquist always says, GET USED TO THE CHANGES.

Former MQMT - Freebie

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Hey I'm in Dayton, too, used to be at GSH, got outsourced.

In the past 5 years with MQ, lost 5 accounts - to EPIC.

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The EMR or EHR are wanting all medical records to be electronic by 2015 (government keeps uping the time line) and it is easier for doctors to just use the EPIC instead of sending work to India.

A new job field is being created just for EMR known as health informatics which will have thousands of jobs created with 5-7 different areas/fields of health informatics that will be surrounding the EPIC (or whatever name companies call their systems).

EPIC - MT

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I sure don't like these changes. I had hoped this profession would last for another 10-15 years.

It sems that doctors will have to do quite a bit of clerical, point and click, paste. What if the PE and ROS differ from the ready-made dictation available. What if the op note differs somewhat from the standard.

Also, wonder why the Indians would be buying transcription companies if this profession was expected to disappear soon, or by 2015.

Where can we find information about the new jobs created by the EPIC system? Would these consist of filling in transcription in the above circumstances where the point and click cannot be applied? Will these EPIC-related jobs be at-home jobs?

I wish there was more information available on the future of medical records/transcription.

Here ya go! - Health informatics

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Here is a link: http://www.learn4good.com/health/healthcare_informatics_careers.htm

You can also Google - health informatics - which will give you a list of all kind of careers in this field. It is so brand new and if you start now, you will get your foot in the door first.

Thank you! nm - MT

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Health informatics - Anonymous

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The programs I looked at require a Bachelor's or Master's degree. If you're young and have the time and money to attend college, go for it, it's a great field to get into.

Exactly how do you think a Union would have - Not a Union fan

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prevented this? What are they going to do, have us strike? With 1000's of offshore MTs in line for MT jobs, all MT companies/hospitals would be forced to go offshore. I will never support a Union.

Does not matter now anyways. India owns - us 100%.

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We all soon be out of jobs. If you want to keep your job, better be CMT certified and be the best you can and get paid crap. Personally, I REFUSE to work for India.

I cannot stand Unions, but if it would have saved India from buying us out, then I would be the first to sign up. Again, too late now. Union probably could have prevented CBAY from taking over.

I'll be retired in 2 yrs. - Thank goodness.

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nnnnn

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