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Going digital - I run a small transcription business - Marj

Posted: May 16, 2012

Hi, I need some advice. I run a small transcription business (me, myself and I) and my doctors are still using casettes (I know, they are die-hards). I am trying to switch over to digital and need some advice as to the best equipment to use. I only have about five doctors so I don't want' to go into too much expense. Can anyone give me any ideas for inexpensive call in systems and digital transcribers? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Marj

Try Metroscript or Scribe Healthcare platforms when starting out - mwmt

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NOTE: Below is pasted post I submitted on board last year. (Hope it's not too jumbled to understand.) Check their website for current pricing. No software to buy and no set up fees. All pay as you go.

I also use Scribe Healthcare (scribe.com) that is a superb platform, they have a free version to start with, then you can go from there. No software to buy and no set up fees. All pay as you go.

This would get you started the easiest way with phone in dictation as well as with docs using digital recorders.

Also, there are lots of old posts if you do a "search" for Metroscript or TASP, as well as something like "starting business," "own service," etc.

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Posted: Jun 8th, 2011 - 8:30 am In Reply to: Setting up clinic account - henderlor

If you're just starting out in the world of digital recordings and such, Metroscript is a great place to start. Metroscript is an online TASP that allows you to sign up for free, it's $14.95 per month (then above that costs are added on). They charge $.34 per mg to upload digital files. The doctor can plug in his recorder and send you the dictation through Metroscript. They also offer phone dictation at $.12 per minute. Save yourself the trouble of encrypting emails, etc.

Upload completed transcription back into Metroscript so the doctor's office can download and print at their end. This is 100% HIPAA compliant and affords document tracking as well.

Check them out at www.metroscript.com. I have used this service for many clients for at least 6 years. Superb support and guidance. Email me if you want more info. (I am no way connected to this company other than offering an endorsement as a free-lance MT and very happy user.) Good Luck to you!

Going digital - just me

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I use a DigiTel dictation system, which has 4 components, DigiTel call-in dictation, FTP Magic, Report Genie, and DigiAlert. I use an external sound card from Creative Labs-SoundBlaster with Media Toolbox 6 for audio enhancement. You can purchase a 2-port system and upgrade from there. I had Olympus digital recorders with an adapter from Martel Electronics to use as my first call-in system, but the sound was horrible. Hope that helps. Good luck!

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