Tag Archives: Medical Transcriptionists

Funny Bloopers from Medical Transcriptionists [Infographics]

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 … Continue reading

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Most Common Medical Transcription Myths [Infographics]

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 … Continue reading

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Medical Transcriptionists and Medical Scribes Can Help Reduce Physician Stress and Burnout

Recent studies indicate that physician burnout rates are rising. According to Medscape’s 2015 Physician LifeStyle Report, burnout rates are the highest for those specializing in critical care, urology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, OB/GYN, and neurology. Provider … Continue reading

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How to Properly Document Medical Decision Making (MDM)

Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation is as significant as the other two components of documentation (History and Exam) in assigning an evaluation and management (E/M) service level. The end result of MDM is complexity level or severity of presenting complaint. MDM … Continue reading

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National Medical Transcriptionist Week, May 17-23

This year, National Medical Transcriptionist Week will be celebrated from May 17 to 23. Sponsored by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), this event mainly aims at recognizing and celebrating the contributions of healthcare documentation specialists (HDSs). The spotlight … Continue reading

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The Critical Role of Accuracy in Medical Transcription

Medical transcription results in easily accessible, legible, shareable clinical documentation which promotes patient treatment and care. A lot of factors underlie the efficiency of comprehensive report documentation such as good typing speed, superior listening skills and in-depth knowledge of medical … Continue reading

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How the Combined Efforts of MTs and MTSO Can Assure Quality Documentation

Healthcare reform and advancements in health IT have transformed clinical practices and processes. With electronic health records, it has become even more critical to ensure high quality reporting and healthcare documentation to enhance care, assure patient safety and take care … Continue reading

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