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URAC seeks comments on case management

Mike Miliard is Managing Editor at Healthcare IT News. Mike covers topics such as health information exchange, privacy and security, analytics and ICD-10. URAC, the nonprofit healthcare accreditation organization, is seeking public comment for revisions to its case management accreditation standards and performance measures. The organization is also exploring proposed optional standards for its new Enhanced Transitions of Care Designation. URAC has updated its case management accreditation standards to align [...]

 

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6 Empowering Benefits of Medical Transcription Outsourcing

Medical transcription business is on the rise and so medical practitioners need to decide whether they wish to conduct medical transcription in-house or outsource it to an offshore location. In this article; we look at the various benefits that can be derived from outsourcing medical transcription services to an offshore medical transcription provider. Medical transcription business has become quite popular. But doctors are so busy with their day-to-day schedule; it [...]

 

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7 GREAT WAYS TO PREPARE FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TEST

Medical transcription companies select medical transcriptionists after taking initial tests. In this article; we look at the different ways through which medical transcriptionists can prepare for the test. Medical transcription companies have different evaluation techniques for assessing the skills and knowledge of an MT during the hiring process. Medical transcription tests generally consist of grammar, vocabulary, and typing tests with selected voice files. They can be stressful if proper preparation [...]

 

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3 Indispensable Characteristics Prevalent in Good Medical Transcription Companies

Medical transcription services have become an integral part of the health care domain. With so many medical transcriptioncompanies already in the market, it becomes very difficult for the medical practitioners to identify the right company for their needs. There are three indispensable characteristics which need to be prevalent in good medical transcription companies: Dependability of the service provider: According to HIPAA guidelines; personal information of the patient should not be [...]

 

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5 Definite Reasons To Integrate Transcription With EMR System

Medical transcription business has reached a new milestone with the integration of eMR. In this article; we look at different reasons to integrate transcription services with eMR system. With the emergence of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; there was a big question mark over the medical transcription industry. But with the synchronization of both these processes medical practitioners have been able to save lot of time, increase productivity and get [...]

 

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8 DEFINITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED IN MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

Medical transcriptionists need to have certain key skill-sets to be successful in medical transcription domain. In this article; we look at distinct skill-sets required by medical transcriptionists in medical transcription business. Medical transcriptionbusiness is expanding on a daily basis. We are already seeing a lot of demand for specialized services of medical transcriptionists in the market. There are several skill sets required for a medical transcriptionist to be successful in [...]

 

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RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED BY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

Medical transcriptionists need to follow some codes of ethics forprotecting the privacy and confidentiality of the patient information. In thisarticle; we look at these codes of ethics and understand how they affect themedical transcriptionists. Medical transcription business is a highly demanding affair which deals withprotecting the personal information of patients in a highly secure manner. The codes of ethics have been designed insuch a manner that they are applicable to [...]

 

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Four Vital Features Favoring The Use of Fixed Cost Pricing Model For Medical Practitioners

Different pricing models are followed by different Medical Transcription companies. In this article, we look at the distinct features of fixed cost pricing model for transcriptions, which makes it indispensable for medical practitioners. Medical Transcription companies have different pricing models for transcription services according to the needs of the client. Some of the pricing models offered by Medical transcription companies include: Fixed Cost Model Time and Material Model Offshore Development [...]

 

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7 SCINTILLATING BENEFITS OF HIRING IN-HOUSE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

There are lots of medical transcription companies that opt for outsourcing medical transcriptionists instead of in-house medical transcriptionists. In this article, we look at various benefits derived by an organization, if they opt for in-house medical transcriptionists. Medical Transcriptionist is one of the most demanding jobs present in the market. With the help of Medical Transcription services, medical practitioners can lessen their burden of electronic documentation for all patient records. [...]

 

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How Much Are You Really Paying for Transcription Services?

The price that a HIM department ultimately pays for transcription services can vary greatly depending on the transcription firm’s billing method. In a 2007 study entitled, “A Standard Unit of Measure for Transcribed Reports,” an AHIMA/CDIA Task Force compared three common billing methods – AAMT, ASCII, and VBC. In this study, they compared the actual billing for the same medical procedure using each of these three line billing methods. The study found [...]

 

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Mediscribes a participant of Health Story organization stands by Health Story Members.

March 23, 2012 Louisville, Mediscribes, a leading provider of Medical Transcription Services and document management systems all across the globe, as members of Health Story Organization have vowed to stand by each and every Health Story Member. Health story is an alliance of healthcare associations, providers and vendors through which resources were pooled over a period of 3 years. Rapid development initiatives were taken for producing standards of data for [...]

 

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Seamless Implementation and Project Management

In Medical Transcription, accuracy and dedication must meet the global standards and they are the two key factors that can never be compromised upon at any given stage. The field has vast foothold all around the world and to come up with customized implementations that result in expertly managed, effective projects is quintessential. Over the years the field of Medical Transcription has evolved in a massive way and with revolutionary [...]

 

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Addressing Security for iPads, iPhones

A national network of cancer hospitals that has relied heavily on laptop computers for clinicians accessing electronic health records is phasing in iPads and iPhones, taking steps to mitigate the security risks involved. As it rolls out Apple mobile devices, Cancer Treatment Centers of America initially is limiting users to view-only access to clinical information, says Chad A. Eckes, CIO. At first, clinicians won’t be able to use the devices to place [...]

 

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TAT and Quality Guarantee or it's FREE

Companies providing medical transcription must follow highest quality standards in their data services and a shorter TAT as doctors take life changing decisions based on their inputs. In a highly competitive environment, companies that are slack in quality control and do not provide very accurate data in a short time are bound to lose customers. Medical transcription is an essential support service for the healthcare providers and provides important data [...]

 

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Outsourcing Transcription Helps Lawyers

Expert transcription services help legal professionals to delegate their documentation responsibilities and improve their efficiency profoundly. Outsourcing Transcription their chief documentation assignments let them to sort out and handle their paperwork in appropriate format, and reorganize their workflow. Outsourcing eases the staff of workload and lets transcription firms take care of it. Legal transcription entails preparing legal papers from archived files of various trials and hearings. Nearly all of the [...]