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Article About Nuance Feb 19, 2011I don't work for Nuance or the other 3 MTSOs listed, but I found this article clear and with devastating details about the exact cost of what happens to the local economy when employers opt to switch to the offshoring companies:
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/University-of-Utah-Hospital-sending-local-jobs/ApYQbQl0d0OqwCx2vzmjlQ.cspx
or search "University of Utah Hospital sending local jobs overseas"
"Hundreds of people just like Rachelle are losing their jobs at medical tra ...
Interesting Article About Nuance Mar 22, 2012I was reading an email about current trends in the industry and it talked about Nuance's acquisition of Transcend and how Nuance had acquired 43 companies since being in business, gaining some of those acquisitions by bullying competitors with lawsuits and then buying them out. Then I stumbled across this article on Bloomberg Businessweek. It's a little dated (May 2011) but quite interesting, especially the quote from the Dave Grannan, CEO of Vlingo: "Competing with Nuance is like havi ...
Article About Nuance And MModal Jul 29, 2014Take a look at the load of crap they're selling these hospitals! ...
Nuance Selling Out - Check Out This Article Sep 26, 2014http://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahcohen/2014/08/29/nuance-faces-challenges-whether-selling-in-whole-or-in-parts/ And being that ...
Interesting Article, Nuance/M*Modal 20% Of Tx Business. Sm May 22, 2012Although this article dates back to March, I found it interesting. Had no idea that Nuance and MQ (M*Modal) only had 20% of the transcription business when this was written in March, 2012.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/408141-can-transcend-services-write-its-own-ticket ...
I Don't Know If This Has Been Mentioned Before But Dec 20, 2013Every December, MT Stars would have snowflakes falling down the screen and they kind of cheered me up. Is there a reason we don't have them again this year? ...
New Computers Mentioned Below Oct 21, 2011Are these laptops? ...
Are Those Of Us To Who It Was Mentioned To Go Live With DQS 7 Jun 06, 2012today still supposed to start using it? I haven't received any official email from the CCM stating to start using it today. ...
HTTPS And FTP Are Mentioned In A Job Ad. Can Some One Tell Me What They Are Please? Nm Feb 26, 2014Xx ...
Wow - What A Scam - No Company Mentioned Mar 09, 2010I recceived a letter the other day as an advertisement stating "Work from the comfort of your home! Typist needed. 1,000's of immediate openings available. No experience necessary. Flexible hours, FT or PT, competitive pay. Must be ablet to type 85 words or more per minute. Must be detailed oriented, accurate, and have good listening skills. Typing test will be administered. Most positions require that applicant reside in the US. I ...
If You Are Researching An MTSO That Has Never Been Mentioned (sm) Aug 21, 2010on this board and BBB has no listing for them where can you go to do a research of them other than paying for a background search? I tried the "Yellow Pages" but it doesn't yield much information. Would appreciate any info. ...
There Was An Account Mentioned Leaving WMX A While Ago, SM May 22, 2011Curious -- did that account leave yet? Any word on how they are spreading work around the MTs?
I was wondering if this is one of my backups or not. ...
Ugh!!! Recent Company That Has Been Mentioned On Here Oct 17, 2012There have been recent posts on here regarding a company who wants you to have a certain version of software installed before you can work for this company. I had several discussions with said MTSO, who stated that he would pay for it and take it out in increments from my paycheck. Unlike other MTSOs, who may send via the internet and snail mail, they send paperwork via snail mail. I called earlier in the week to see if it had been recieved "no, and we will call you ...
Surprised No One Has Mentioned MT Week Yet. Nm May 20, 2014ff ...
Are Names Mentioned On MT Test To Get A Job For Real? Dec 07, 2010I took a test the other day to apply for an MT job and the doctor loud and clear gave the patient's name. The dictation was a consult. When the doctor mentioned the name of the hospital, I heard a beep, but when then the patient's name was stated I heard it.
I hope those are fake dictations that we test on. If that was real information, I do not want to go there for help.
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Donald Trump Mentioned In His Speech Apr 27, 2011outsourcing of jobs to India!!! Maybe he actually gets it.... How can our economy improve when our jobs are going overseas??????? ...
No One Has Mentioned The FIESA Elephant In The Room. Dec 03, 2014They have put out the word that they are hiring more auditors. That is probably to ensure more mistakes are caught, thereby lowering our pay even more and turning us against one another.
I don't understand FIESA's role in this. Anyone?? ...
Precyse Lawsuits? Someone Mentioned "wait Nov 28, 2012until the lawsuits hit." What lawsuits? I'd love to get in on one of them..... ...
Out Of The Mouths Of Babes! Last Night I Mentioned The Coding Education Offer To My Husband, Sm Mar 11, 2014and my teenage son, who has witnessed many meltdowns that I have had working for MM, was in earshot and simply said, Mom, wouldn't that be like marrying an abusive boyfriend? His analogy was right on if you ask me! I have been sending out resumes, actively looking for another job and when I saw this I thought that it sounds great and is a very generous offer but in the end you will still be working for Mmodal who expects everything and gives nothing in return. I am her ...
This Article Just Says It All. Oct 09, 2012 ...
Whole WSJ Article Mar 08, 2014A medical services company owned by a J.P. Morgan Chase JPM +0.85% & Co. private-equity arm is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in the next two weeks as it struggles under a hefty debt load and declining sales, people familiar with the matter said.M*Modal is in discussions with its creditors on a prearranged restructuring plan that would streamline its trip through bankruptcy court, these people said. The bankruptcy negotiations come about 18 months after One Equity Partners took ...
MedicalScribes - An Article About Them Sep 07, 2010This is an interesting article about using medical scribes to do transcription. It is a way for doctors to create electronic medical records and not have to enter information into computers themselves.
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/06/health/la-he-medical-scribes-20100906 ...
Interesting Article On VBC... Jun 14, 2011http://health-information.advanceweb.com/Article/VBC-Compensation-for-MTs.aspx
Read the comments too. The second one is on point! ...
Article About MT Credentialing Apr 09, 2011I just brought in my mail and there was the March 28 issue of "For the Record", a magazine that was part of my AHDI membership benefits. I don't know why they're still sending it to me because my AHDI membership ran out, but I the cover story of this issue is "The MT Credentialing Debate: What do Medical Transcriptionists Gain by Adding RMT or CMT to Their Resumes?"
I haven't started reading it yet, but it should be interesting! ...
Recent Article About MQ Aug 01, 2011http://ahdilounge.blogspot.com/2011/08/medquists-new-ceo-re-branding-on.html
They seem pretty happy about having 28 sites in India and want to keep offshoring more of their work. I really wonder how many Americans, if properly educated about the whole thing, would really want their medical history sent overseas. I know clinics/hospitals don't care. They are using MQ and other services that offshore because they want to save a buck on services. Yeah I know, s ...
Interesting Article... Aug 07, 2011This just basically proves that it still takes a human to do what a computer can't do...
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A Link To An Article Mar 14, 2012http://mttoolsonline.com/2011/01/25/medical-transcription-a-salary-perspective-over-11-years/
Article about MTs salaries compared to other jobs in the HIM department. If you don't want to click on the link, google the following: Medical Transcription A Salary Perspective over 11 years. ...
Good Article: ST Vs. SR Jun 16, 2012MTs Need to Get Off Inaccurate Pay Scale
http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/050712p29.shtml#.T7hYiI60y30.facebook ...
Another Interesting Article...sm Jul 12, 2012found this interesting and encouraging... ...
Medigrafix Article Aug 22, 2012http://www.wowt.com/factfinders/headlines/Medical-Workers-Not-Being-Paid-166705406.html?mobile=yes ...