Earlier it was believed that with the introduction of EHR, medical transcription services will become redundant. But the fact is that with the use of EHR system, physicians are now forced to spend more time on their computers capturing patients’ medical details rather than focusing on patient
It is important that medical transcriptions maintain an accuracy rate of 99% which is indeed possible with good audio. However, sometimes medical transcriptionists make errors while transcribing physician’s dictations. If you want to reduce or eliminate errors, ensure that medical transcription outsourcing is done to a reliable and experienced
The language of medicine is filled with many abbreviated references to diseases and medical slang. A medical transcriptionist will have to handle diverse medical specialties, and emergency room transcription is among the toughest. Compared to other types of medical transcription, ER documentation is quite challenging. This infographic shows
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) includes specifications that ensure the confidentiality and privacy of protected health information (PHI). It protects patient privacy and guarantee coverage of individuals with pre-existing conditions. Medical providers as well as organizations dealing with PHI such as
Medical transcriptionists play a significant role in healthcare documentation. The process of medical transcription begins once the patient consults a physician and seeks advice and treatment for the health problem. Yet there are many myths and misconceptions regarding medical transcription. To realize the true value of these