Tag Archives: Medical Transcriptionist

Transformation of Medical Transcription Openings

Medical transcription – a task which every healthcare institution is burdened with, and is therefore outsourced en masse, is probably heading in another direction, that of increasing automation. It would probably come as a revelation that the years from 2007 … Continue reading

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Why Is a Medical Transcriptionist in High Demand?

If a youngster with basic college education would ask around for a career that would offer consistent growth, the answer would be medical transcriptionist (MT). Starting as an MT trainee, the candidate could move on to the positions of transcriptionist, … Continue reading

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Medical Abbreviations that a Transcriptionist Should Know

Most often, physicians use abbreviations when they are dictating as it saves time. Knowledge about medical abbreviations is therefore quite critical in the medical transcription process. Only medical transcriptionists who are well-versed in these abbreviations can produce a quality report … Continue reading

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How to Improve Typing Speed – A Much Needed Skill for a Medical Transcriptionist

Excellent typing speed is a much-needed skill for a medical transcriptionist, along with a number of other skills such as accuracy, grammar and in-depth knowledge of medical terminology. The aim should be to have reasonably good speed with few typing … Continue reading

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EHR Deficiencies in HIMSS Survey and the Need for Medical Transcriptionists

Most providers are transitioning to EHR technology owing to the EHR incentive program, and they must be sure of their clinical documentation integrity. A 2014 survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) found severe deficiencies with EHR … Continue reading

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Electronic Documentation and the Role of Medical Transcriptionists

Though paper-based clinical documentation is transitioning to electronic clinical documentation, a human interface is still relevant to make the technology work optimally and that human interface already exists in the form of skilled healthcare documentation specialists as per the Association … Continue reading

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Changing Role of Medical Transcriptionists with EHR Implementation

The pressure for EHR (Electronic Health Record) adoption is increasing, thanks to the incentives assured and warnings of reimbursement cuts. Though electronic clinical documentation is said to reduce the relevance and significance of medical transcription, the truth is that EHR … Continue reading

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Asthma Associated with Decrease in Bone Mineral Density, Says South Korean Researchers

According to a study conducted by a group of researchers in Seoul, South Korea, there appears to be an association between asthma and BMD (Bone Mineral Density) decrease. This study was published in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, … Continue reading

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Pharmacists in Emergency Rooms Reduce Medication Errors

Medication errors can happen in all clinical settings. However, the busy environment and fast-paced care offered in the emergency room (ER) in hospitals enhance the probability of errors. No matter how trained and experienced the emergency room physicians may be, … Continue reading

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National Medical Transcriptionist Week – Many Reasons to Celebrate

May is National Medical Transcriptionist month in the US! The nation celebrates its 29th Medical Transcriptionist Week 2014 starting from 18th – 24th May, 2014. This special event is celebrated by the medical transcription as well as the medical billing … Continue reading

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