Category Archives: Medical Transcription
MTSOs Offer Less Expensive, More Discrete Solution Than In House Scribes
A recent article in JAMA details the rapid growth of the medical Scribe market, projected to hit 20,000 Scribes by the end of 2014. Despite the reported advantages of on-site Scribes, a number of disadvantages and concerns have been presented in this and other recent articles, and … Continue reading
Security Breaches of American Medical Records by Offshore Companies are a walk in the park, but what are the consequences?
On August 18, 2014, Community Health System Inc. (CHS), filed a report with the SEC releasing details on the second largest HIPAA breach ever reported (1). Additionally, it is the largest attack recorded since 2009, when the HHS began tracking … Continue reading
HIPAA Breaches in US and Offshore! Medical Errors from Offshore Transcription!
For those of you that work in the healthcare field and for others that simply visit your physician and are given that wonderfully lengthy “confidentiality” paperwork, you are aware of the importance of HIPAA and what healthcare confidentiality means. None of us want our information … Continue reading
MDs that use Transcription with their EMR are much Happier…
Although it was originally believed by some that the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) was going to eliminate the need for medical transcription services, many healthcare organizations are finding that medical transcription not only improves the use of EMRs, … Continue reading
Choosing a Transcription Company…what to look for.
So, you have decided to partner with a transcription company to perform your documentation. Great! Now, how do you choose the best transcription company for your needs? Good question. There are several things you should consider when choosing which transcription … Continue reading
AccuStat Transcription 