Time has come for to realize that US financial crisis can affectMedical transcription industry too and will gradually effect transcriptionist wallet. As transcriptionist get paid by MT companies, and MT companies get paid by physicians, and physician get money from insurance companies or from the patients themselves.
The majority of patients don’t have insurance, then it depends upon how much cash do they have?
If the income were suddenly reduced or eliminated, are they prepared? I’ll tell you one thing; Washington does not have a “bailout plan” for you personally.
That’s definitely not going to happen. So there will be no “government lottery.” As hard as it might be for you to believe, there are people who aren’t worried at all right now, why? Because they have no debt! If they lost their income, they won’t lose their home, they won’t lose their cars, and many of them have enough cash to live on for quite a while. Okay, debt free and worriless living is a different topic.
So, what do you think? Kindly cast you vote on the poll……..
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Medical Transcription And Economic Crisis
Will US crisis affect Medical Transcription?
THE financial meltdown in the United States and general slowdown in the world economy will impact negatively on the call center industry.
We should start preparing for the worst, as American companies that invested in call centers in the India might pull out their investments in the industry.
Where as the medical transcription industry is stable, those accounts servicing the financial or banking sector of the US may be in jeopardy. Medical transcription is one of the services outsourced by US firms.
THE financial meltdown in the United States and general slowdown in the world economy will impact negatively on the call center industry.
We should start preparing for the worst, as American companies that invested in call centers in the India might pull out their investments in the industry.
Where as the medical transcription industry is stable, those accounts servicing the financial or banking sector of the US may be in jeopardy. Medical transcription is one of the services outsourced by US firms.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Medical Transcription as a career
A role of medical transcriptionist is basically to covert voice files to word documents.
The voice files are recorded/dictated by doctors or medical professionals. The transcribed word document is sent back to physician so that it can be printed or stored in computer as a softcopy.
Major business in medical transcription industry is sourced from United State of America.
To build your career in MT no "formal" educational ids required. There are some traditional schools impart trainings, certificate or diploma programs, Some Medical transcription companies do provide on job training too. The training improves the medical terminology knowledge, improves the ability to listen and type simultaneously. Such programs help the MTs to use playback controls like foot pedal.
A trusted certification is CMT (certified medical transcriptionist) and RMT (Registered Medical Transcriptionist) is given by AAMT (American Association for Medical Transcription). RMT is entry level medical transcription certification where as CMT is for advance level of transcription. Both of credentials are obtain after pass medical transcription test.
The basic skills required are good knowledge of English language, medical terminology, good typing speed, and stamina to work on stretch, good grasping power.
The medical transcription industry has good growth potential and the salary in this field varies from 0 to 60 thousand rupees per month based on your experience and quality.
The voice files are recorded/dictated by doctors or medical professionals. The transcribed word document is sent back to physician so that it can be printed or stored in computer as a softcopy.
Major business in medical transcription industry is sourced from United State of America.
To build your career in MT no "formal" educational ids required. There are some traditional schools impart trainings, certificate or diploma programs, Some Medical transcription companies do provide on job training too. The training improves the medical terminology knowledge, improves the ability to listen and type simultaneously. Such programs help the MTs to use playback controls like foot pedal.
A trusted certification is CMT (certified medical transcriptionist) and RMT (Registered Medical Transcriptionist) is given by AAMT (American Association for Medical Transcription). RMT is entry level medical transcription certification where as CMT is for advance level of transcription. Both of credentials are obtain after pass medical transcription test.
The basic skills required are good knowledge of English language, medical terminology, good typing speed, and stamina to work on stretch, good grasping power.
The medical transcription industry has good growth potential and the salary in this field varies from 0 to 60 thousand rupees per month based on your experience and quality.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Operative Report
A surgeon or an assistant generally dictates the operative reports.
The OP report describes an operation or a surgical procedure for the purpose of correcting and diagnosing medical abnormality or disease. the core of the operative report is about the description of the surgical procedure performed. Another important section of the report is preoperative and postoperative diagnoses performed. Apart from these 2 section other information that are transcribed are physician name, date of procedure performed, indication and surgical findings.
Appropriate filing of medical records is an essential requirement for every physician. Operative note transcription is vital to surgeons. Generating an appropriate and well-timed dictation after an operative procedure is crucial for offering fine medical care to the patient.
The OP report describes an operation or a surgical procedure for the purpose of correcting and diagnosing medical abnormality or disease. the core of the operative report is about the description of the surgical procedure performed. Another important section of the report is preoperative and postoperative diagnoses performed. Apart from these 2 section other information that are transcribed are physician name, date of procedure performed, indication and surgical findings.
Appropriate filing of medical records is an essential requirement for every physician. Operative note transcription is vital to surgeons. Generating an appropriate and well-timed dictation after an operative procedure is crucial for offering fine medical care to the patient.
Friday, October 5, 2007
10 qualities to make good salary
A medical transcriptionist should be good at knowledge, skill and ability. To make good money or salary you should be have following 10 qualities.
1. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, disease processes, sign and symptoms, medication, and laboratory values. Knowledge of specialty (or specialties) as appropriate.
2. Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
3. Proven skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, style and editing,
4. Ability to use designated professional reference materials.
5. Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipments like foot pedal.
6. Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
7. Ability to concentrate.
8. Excellent learning skills
9. Excellent eye, hand and auditory coordination.
10. Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concept (e.g. confidentiality)
1. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, disease processes, sign and symptoms, medication, and laboratory values. Knowledge of specialty (or specialties) as appropriate.
2. Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
3. Proven skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, style and editing,
4. Ability to use designated professional reference materials.
5. Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipments like foot pedal.
6. Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
7. Ability to concentrate.
8. Excellent learning skills
9. Excellent eye, hand and auditory coordination.
10. Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concept (e.g. confidentiality)
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
HL7 transcription
HL7 transcription is nothing but a transcription service that adheres to the rules of Health Level 7, an independent organization that sets international healthcare standards.
Rekha Transcription provides precision-bound, cost-effective HL-7 transcription assistance to several renowned hospitals, clinics and healthcare units. We also assist in providing medical transcription services to several other medical specialties.
Rekha Transcription has a peerless track record in offering excellent HL-7 transcription services to our customers. The group at Rekha Transcription consists of experienced medical transcriptionists who deliver specific and accurate HL-7 transcription services that you require at a really quick turnaround times and also at an incredibly low cost - just 40% of the local US rates.
Rekha Transcription provides precision-bound, cost-effective HL-7 transcription assistance to several renowned hospitals, clinics and healthcare units. We also assist in providing medical transcription services to several other medical specialties.
Rekha Transcription has a peerless track record in offering excellent HL-7 transcription services to our customers. The group at Rekha Transcription consists of experienced medical transcriptionists who deliver specific and accurate HL-7 transcription services that you require at a really quick turnaround times and also at an incredibly low cost - just 40% of the local US rates.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
How to be a Home Transcriptionist?
Medical transcription is a very popular option for working at home. Landing that first job after training can be tough, but it’s legitimate work once you get going.
But that’s the challenge. Getting things going.
The first thing you need to understand about medical transcription is that you need training at the very least, and quite possibly some experience, before you can find that transcription job from home. Most employers will not train you on the job. Due to the sensitive nature of this field, they need people who are prepared to work and dedicated to their jobs.
Before you sign up with any online medical transcription school, you need to research them. You want to ensure that you have a good shot at actually landing a job afterward. Choose a poor quality school and you are less likely to land any job at all.
Depending on your needs you might consider an online program or visit your community college for courses. You want a high quality is what helps you land that first job. Take the wrong type of training and no one will want to hire you until you have experience.
I personally recommend the online training. For one is more like how to work at home. Training in a school is, well, training in a school. You are not learning as much about self-discipline.
Online training also has the advantage that the best schools are well-known major companies medical transcription. This improves your chances of getting a job and firms know the quality of students in these schools in turn.
Watch out for companies that claim to give you training with no experience that will lead to a job. There is one company in particular which changes names regularly, which emphasizes its “Christian” character, yet is nothing more than a scam. They require students to purchase software, and then you never get good enough to get paid. The name change can make them hard to identify, but the routine stays more or less the same.
When it comes time to look for actual work, many employers will consider you to be an independent contractor rather than an employee. This is an important difference both at tax time and in how you get your equipment. You may be expected to provide your own, although some companies may send it to you.
But that’s the challenge. Getting things going.
The first thing you need to understand about medical transcription is that you need training at the very least, and quite possibly some experience, before you can find that transcription job from home. Most employers will not train you on the job. Due to the sensitive nature of this field, they need people who are prepared to work and dedicated to their jobs.
Before you sign up with any online medical transcription school, you need to research them. You want to ensure that you have a good shot at actually landing a job afterward. Choose a poor quality school and you are less likely to land any job at all.
Depending on your needs you might consider an online program or visit your community college for courses. You want a high quality is what helps you land that first job. Take the wrong type of training and no one will want to hire you until you have experience.
I personally recommend the online training. For one is more like how to work at home. Training in a school is, well, training in a school. You are not learning as much about self-discipline.
Online training also has the advantage that the best schools are well-known major companies medical transcription. This improves your chances of getting a job and firms know the quality of students in these schools in turn.
Watch out for companies that claim to give you training with no experience that will lead to a job. There is one company in particular which changes names regularly, which emphasizes its “Christian” character, yet is nothing more than a scam. They require students to purchase software, and then you never get good enough to get paid. The name change can make them hard to identify, but the routine stays more or less the same.
When it comes time to look for actual work, many employers will consider you to be an independent contractor rather than an employee. This is an important difference both at tax time and in how you get your equipment. You may be expected to provide your own, although some companies may send it to you.
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