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?s for doc FINALLY changing from tape to digital - funsize

Posted: Jun 09, 2012

what steps will i need to take in order to be HIPPA compliant, as far as receiving voice files & sending transcribed files to/from doctor ~ any info on this would be greatly appreciated! thanks!

What I use - MT

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I use encrypted e-mail. I'm sure there are other e-mail encryption services out there, but I use Send It Secure and am happy with it.

I know there are ways to encrypt the e-mail yourself and you could also use an FTP I suppose, but I don't know how to do those things, so I just use Send It Secure and pay the monthly fee. It's quick and easy.

Encrypted E-mail - LF

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PDF Postman is very inexpensive encryption software. You can purchase it for a one time charge. No monthly charges. Works great and is easy for both you and your clients to use.

FTP and a possible upgrade on your sound card - just me

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Depending on the quality of recorder used.

which FTP do you prefer? - funsize

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any FTP better than the other? ease/HIPPA compliant?

Just check out Metroscript, Scribe.com, and MyDocsOnline - mt13

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Pay as you go, all set up with phone and digital recorder set ups, no need to upgrade much of anything unless your equipment is ancient. These are all HIPAA compliant platforms and designed to be used by MTs. Here are their links. I think FTP sites are way too cumbersome, and clients like the ease of use in retrieving their transcribed work from either of these three platforms. Go to their websites and check out the features. It's all set up to be easy for first-time users.

1) metroscript.com

2) scribe.com (has a free option to start out with)

3)mydocsonline.com (no phone-in)

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