The Medical Transcription industry, recently rechristened as the Clinical Documentation industry, is gearing up to counter the challenges posed by technology and outsourcing. In order to reinvent itself, the industry has resolved to move beyond conventional medical transcription services to encompass every touch point in the clinical documentation continuum, according to the newly-formed Clinical Documentation [...]
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admin on March 10th, 2011
The Clinical Documentation Industry Association, or the CDIA, has announced the launch of a new industry trade association dedicated to ensuring the accuracy, consistency and security of clinical documentation contained within all patient health records.
Formerly the Medical Transcription Industry Association, MTIA, the new group aims to expand its reach beyond medical transcription, editing, voice, and speech recognition to encompass every touch point in the clinical documentation continuum. The new name, CDIA, reflects this broader mission and scope. The announcement was made by Noel Bambrough, CDIA Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Documentation Services Group, Inc., at a private press briefing and reception at the HIMSS11 Annual Conference and Exhibition.
The new name is an important change of direction for the industry. The term Medical Transcription, is defined as “the process transcribing, or converting voice-recorded reports as dictated by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals, into text format”.
While many of the larger transcription companies have already moved well beyond that core functionality this is a highly fragmented industry that has already undergone tremendous change. The vast majority of the businesses doing Medical Transcription are small firms, that have been faced with the duel threat of technological change and outsourcing. Those that have survived this far will need to adapt even further if they expect to thrive in the coming years. This newly renamed trade association can and should be a resource for those companies.
“Our association clearly recognized the need for an industry resource dedicated exclusively to the clinical documentation process: from report creation via dictation, speech or medical scribes, to the use of these same reports for coding and billing,” mentions Bambrough. There are many companies and new technologies in place to capture, format, secure, transfer, and store clinical documentation, but no industry association with this focus. CDIA aims to fill this void.
“Complete and accurate clinical documentation is mission critical for healthcare providers,” adds Peter Masanotti, a founding partner of CDIA. “From RAC take-backs to public scorecards and pay-for-performance initiatives, the pressure for physicians to document more clearly, consistently, and completely has never been greater,” confirms Dr. Nick van Terheyden, CDIA Board Member. Information captured without quality assurance measures or best practice processes inevitably results in errors that are perpetuated throughout the rest of the healthcare delivery system. CDIA works with other associations and standards-setting groups to establish best practice processes and guidelines for quality clinical documentation.
Under its new name, the association will continue to promote the value of clinical narrative in capturing information-rich health stories that can be tagged and re-purposed to meet criteria for use and distribution in the EHR. Technology and service companies involved in the clinical documentation process are invited to attend the reception or learn more at: www.cdiaweb.org.
Source : http://emrdailynews.com/2011/02/22/cdia-new-trade-group-for-clinical-documentation-solution-providers-launched-at-himss11/
admin on February 21st, 2011
Today, Medical Transcription Services have been growing rapidly. Medical transcription is much-admired services in outsourcing industries. Many business and medical sectors reduce their workload and cost by using medical transcription services.
Mostly, medical transcription services help to transform medical dictation as text. Medical transcription services for health facilities help and facilitate the work of health professionals by saving their time and efforts to transcribe files reports for reference or any other need. This service is very important in the medical field as a medical diagnosis it involves constant monitoring of the health of a patient’s medical records, test reports, reports and diagnostic processes, etc. Modern healthcare facilities prefer to outsource the transcription work to HIPAA compliant companies to maintain their accuracy.
There are many different types of medical service available in market and it can be presented by many different types of organizations. All these well established firms producing digital and cost effective medical transcription services with the help professionals, and this professional can build a more efficient and productive services to their clients. They also work hard to establish health records safe and secure.
For providing medical transcription services, experienced and professional team have depth knowledge of this industries and technology. More over they have skill to analysis for provide flexible medical transcription solution. Using state-of-the-art tools and techniques, medical transcribers save and deliver medical documents securely. They maintain perfection of all forms of patient information efficiency and excellent.
There are plenty of advantages of Medical transcription:
- Better turn around time
- Quick and easy to transcribe
- Saving pricing
- Actual work efficiency
- Flexibility for using
- Easy to use with unlimited scalability
- Maintain very high accuracy
- Privacy of recorded data
Right now, Outsourcing Transcription Services in light for flexible and digital medical transcription services. We at outsourcing transcription services provide flexible and error free medical transcription services for healthcare sectors and many other business firms who needs cost effective services.
If you are interested in finding a standard medical transcription company, Outsourcing Transcription Services make right choice.
Source : http://www.articlesbase.com/customer-service-articles/medical-transcription-services-why-outsourcing-is-preferred-3946489.html
admin on February 3rd, 2011
Whether you are a hospital entity, a doctor or a patient that needs medical transcription services, the internet is a viable means for outsourcing such a service.
What is medical transcription?
Medical transcription is a process that involves conversion of voice or audio reports into written texts for better documentation and reporting purposes. This kind of medical services is indeed very necessary in any hospital unit, and as such, most hospitals do employ individuals that cater to the task of medical transcription. However, the modern time calls for better innovation in the medical field, and as such even brought some changes on how medical transcription works. This time, hospital or doctors outsource their medical transcription services.
The Benefits of Outsourcing
Because of the surge of demand for better documentation of medical records, hospitals are now veering towards outsourcing their medical transcription services only to meet the demands. It is in this nature that outsourcing medical transcription services has warranted benefits for hospital entities:
- Cost-efficient. Medical transcription companies can offer lower overhead cost in terms of the services the hospital would require. The hospital does not have to employ a specific personnel to tackle the medical transcription duties, and instead outsource this task to a medical transcription company. You only get to pay the company once you require their services, which is indeed a cost-effective way.
- Expertise. Instead having to hire then train personnel to do the medical transcription, calling on a company that offers such a service is better in terms of expert transcription of these medical records. You can be assured that expert staff of a company that only offers the best in the industry processes the medical transcription of important medical documents accordingly.
- Faster Transcription. Tapping the resources of a medical transcription company can give you result in faster turnaround, according to your need and specification.
Source : http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/outsourcing-your-medical-transcription-services-4032816.html
admin on January 28th, 2011
Medical transcription is documentation of medical records. Medical transcription experts are called medical transcripts or transcribers. Partially sub-contracting the business to an outside agency is referred to as a service provider and is called outsourcing. Transcribers listen to dictations of health care professionals can be in digital or analog format, which are then converted to text format. These files generally have patient’s medical history, consultation medical test reports, operation as well as post-operation reports, etc.
Medical transcription outsourcing has been in vogue because of the reasons listed below:
By outsourcing the organization saves a lot on in-house hiring as well as training cost. While hiring in-house, you also have to consider the cost to bear upon sick leaves, health insurance, etc. which are bear by the medical transcription service provider. The cost in developing countries is around 40-60% lesser when you hire medical transcription services from a developed nation. Outsourcing medical transcription services will cut down the cost on infrastructure.
You get proficient work force to work on your projects and therefore get high quality product. If you go for outsourcing, the management need not divert their focus on medical transcription work and concentrate on your core business functions.
In the developing nations you easily get trained resources. Therefore, developed nations prefer outsourcing medical transcription services. These medical transcription experts are not only intelligent but also have language competency, and are techno savvy. Outsourcing cuts down the cost of frequently changing technology.
One major benefit of medical transcription outsourcing is the difference in the time zone. This difference gives more time to finish time within defined time line to prepare the final quality product.
Business houses opt for outsourcing because of multiple benefits associated with medical transcription outsourcing.
Source : http://www.lonad.com/2011/01/17/medical-transcription-outsourcing-is-heavily-in-demand/
admin on January 12th, 2011
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. There are two facets two HIPAA and one of these affects Medical Transcription Services . The purview of HIPAA includes electronic health care transactions. According to the rules and regulations put in place by this Act, all providers of such health care transactions should maintain the national standards that have been designated for the same.
All clients using medical transcription services must achieve HIPAA compliance. This also helps ensure the privacy and security of the health data. HIPAA regulations work under pre-determined timelines, and a client needs to achieve the compliance within that time frame. Therefore, it’s important that one selects medical transcription services that are HIPAA compliant.
Good medical transcription services have a HIPAA privacy officer on their roles, who not only manages but also facilitates the HIPAA needs of the client, as well as, the organization in general. It is to be understood that all HIPAA regulations are subject to change and the fact is that these regulations have not been finalized. Therefore it’s important that a company offering medical transcription services is fully responsive towards any and every regulation of HIPAA.
Source : http://www.lonad.com/2010/12/05/medical-transcription-services-and-hipaa-compliance/
admin on January 6th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2011
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Ted Dave
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January 5, 2011 – Integrated Systems Management Inc announced today that OmniMD™ EHR, Version 11.0 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on January 4, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable (eligible provider) certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
According to Divan Dave, CEO, of OmniMD™ “This certification is another step in our commitment to provide providers with intuitive, easy-to-use, affordable technologies that help them improve patient care, reduce their costs and qualify for government incentives”.
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology.
“CCHIT is pleased to be testing and certifying products so that companies are now able to offer these products to providers who wish to purchase and implement certified EHR technology and achieve meaningful use in time for the 2011-2012 incentives,” said Karen M. Bell, M.D., M.S.S., Chair, CCHIT.
OmniMD™ EHR, Version 11.0 certification number is CC-1112-484340-1. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
The clinical quality measures to which OmniMD™ has been certified include:
NQF 0421 – Adult Weight Screening & Follow-Up
NQF 0013 – Hypertension: Blood Pressure Measurement
NQF 0028 – Tobacco Use Assessment and Cessation
NQF 0041 – Influenza Immunization
NQF 0024 – Weight Assessment and Counseling
NQF 0038 – Childhood Immunization Status
NQF 0034 – Colorectal Cancer Screening
NQF 0043 – Pneumonia Vaccination Status
NQF 0067 – CAD: Oral Antiplatelet Therapy
NQF 0084 – Heart Failure: Warfarin Therapy
OmniMD™ EHR Version 11.0 is also certified in CCHIT’s separate and independently developed certification program. OmniMD™ Version 11.0 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011, Ambulatory EHR. Integrated Systems Management Inc. has certified its EHR technology in both programs to provide greater assurance to its customers.
About Integrated Systems Management, Inc
Founded in 2000, OmniMD™ integrated Electronic Health Records and Practice Management (PMS) products and services, offers unparalleled reliability, ease-of-use, efficiency and customizability. OmniMD™ Ambulatory EHR has also earned a designation as a pre-market CCHIT 2011 Certification with the highest 5 Star Usability Rating ensuring OmniMD™ commitment to have a comprehensive, secure, scalable, intuitive and interoperable EHR system. OmniMD™ Ambulatory EHR Version 11.0 is CCHIT 2011 Pre-Market Certified, web-enabled and support devices ranging from Tablet PCs to Smart phones. OmniMD™ offers a comprehensive set of services such as Health Transcriptions, Document Management, Patient Portal, Patient Reminder and Eligibility Verification as part of an integrated solution under one roof helping practices to effectively addressing their financial, administrative, clinical, and regulatory needs. OmniMD™ Ambulatory EHR Version 11.0 is built as a true Software as a Service solution. It can be deployed as an Enterprise or a Subscription based Service as per the practice requirements. OmniMD™ is designed to exceed the present and future needs of the healthcare industry. OmniMD™ is robust, scalable, interoperable, secure, intuitive and customizable with rapid deployment model. OmniMD™ EHR has also achieved Surescripts® Gold Solution Provider status, which allows for interoperability with the nation’s community pharmacies – improving the safety, efficiency and quality of the prescribing process. Gold Solution Provider status is granted to vendors whose software products have surpassed Surescripts’ baseline product certification, by demonstrating a higher level of commitment to e-prescribing, enhanced security, excellent customer support and service. OmniMD™ is a division of Integrated Systems Management, Inc. – ISM Inc. – (www.ismnet.com) a leader in Software Development and Information Technology Consulting since 1989.
About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust, interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying electronic health record technology since 2006 and is approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB). More information on CCHIT, CCHIT Certified® products and ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record technology is available at http://cchit.org.
About ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to the test procedures published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
“CCHIT®” and “CCHIT Certified®” are registered trademarks of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology.
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admin on December 27th, 2010
Oklahoma, US — At present, there are several medical transcription companies active in providing professional Medical Transcription Services in all medical specialties. If you are a healthcare professional who requires immunology transcription service, then you might want to consider seeking the assistance of an established medical transcription company with solid experience in the field.
Recent technological advancements help immunology transcription service providers to offer outstanding service that would meet the rising needs of the healthcare industry. Utilizing advanced technology, the team of medical transcriptionists transcribes medical reports including history, progress notes, consultation reports, SOAP notes, referrals, laboratory summaries, follow-up notes, and more.
Advantages Offered by Immunology Transcription Services
Healthcare professionals and physicians can use digital dictation machines or toll free numbers for dictation. These voice recorded files are sent to the service providers and expert transcibers change it into text format. After transcribing the files, they are sent to professional proofreaders, editors and quality analysts for quality checking. Customers enjoy the following advantages:
• Accuracy rates 99%
• Customized turnaround time
• FTP and browser based file transfer
• HIPAA compliance
• 24/7/365 technical support
• Document flow management software
Web Based Transcription Service – Allows Online Editing and Reviews
Most of the service providers offer web based transcription service which is of course advantageous to their clients. One of the major advantages of web-based transcription service is that it allows the client to edit and review files even after submission. Most of the service providers offer long term and short term immunology transcription service depending on the needs of clients. It is very important to check whether a transcription company is HIPAA compliant.
Source : http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/title/Immunology_Transcription_Service-1
admin on December 13th, 2010
In order to fulfill the medical transcription requirements of medical professionals, a wide range of medical transcription companies in the United States offer comprehensive, reliable Medical Transcription Services at cost-effective rates. The services are available to all medical facilities and practices such as group practitioners, outpatient clinics, acute care facilities, long term care facilities, multi-specialty hospitals, rehab clinics, individual physicians, and nursing homes.
For providing quality and cost-effective transcription services, there is a team of experienced professionals including transcribers, editors, proofreaders and quality analysts having in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and related matters. With the help of state-of-the-art tools and techniques, the transcribers record your dictations and deliver your documents securely and directly to your desktop. You can receive the transcribed documents by FTP or e mail. They transcribe all forms of medical records with outstanding efficiency and accuracy.
Medical transcription services include:
- Transcription of patient history
- Physical examination report transcription
- Transcription of consultation notes, diagnostic notes
- Progress notes and operative notes transcription
- Transcription of follow-up procedures
- Transcription of discharge summaries
All the above services are offered to various specialties such as gastroenterology, cardiology, geriatrics, psychiatry, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedics and internal medicine.
Advantages of Medical Transcription Service at Cost-effective Rates
- Provides accuracy level of 99%
- Lessens the workload of healthcare staff
- Enhances office efficiency and productivity
- HIPAA compliant service
- 24 x 7 customer support
- Frees up resources to work on core activities
- Savings in costs – up to 40% to 60%
- Increased profitability and cash flow
- Data security and confidentiality
- 3 levels of quality assurance
- Secured file transfer facility – FTP, e-mail or browser-based
- Flexible dictation options – toll free dial-in dictation, dictation via computers and digital recorders
- Quick turnaround time
To get maximum benefit out of outsourcing medical transcription work, healthcare professionals should hire transcription service providers who offer reliable Medical Transcription Services at cost-effective rates.
Source : http://www.webnewswire.com/node/630779
admin on November 17th, 2010
Medical Transcription Services for healthcare facilities have helped to ease the workload of healthcare professionals by sparing them the need to transcribe and file immense number of reports for reference. Radiology transcription companies provide these convenient services at a very competitive price while delivering quality results. Accurate and error-free radiology transcription service has made it possible to systematically document and file all related reports, notes and summaries.
HIPAA Compliance Increases Reliability of the Services
The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has laid down certain guidelines that the transcription service companies have to adhere to. This ensures superior quality of service and accountability to a large extent. Modern healthcare facilities prefer to outsource the transcription work to these HIPAA compliant companies for greater accuracy. Some added benefits of HIPAA compliant radiology transcription services are-
- Quick turnaround time of 12-24 hours
- Round the clock technical support for clients
- Expert transcriptionists with radiology knowledge
- Proofreaders and editors scrutinize the documents for error-free submission
- Medical professionals are given flexibility of dictation options
- FTP or File Transfer Protocol ensures delivery of the transcribed files through encrypted sites for maximum security
- Ready retrieval system of all records
Professionally Managed Radiology Transcription Services
The professionals hired by the transcription companies comprise transcriptionists well-versed in medical terminology, proofreaders, editors and quality analysts for superior quality of work. They use advanced state-of-the-art tools and technology for better quality of work. The radiology reports are subjected to multiple checks for more accuracy. Some of the services include-
- Transcription of SOAP notes on a daily basis
- Transcription of summaries and follow-up notes
- Medical history of patient with evaluation reports
- Transcription of all kinds of radiology reports including CT, MRI, bone density and X-rays.
Accurate and error-free radiology transcription service providers help in easing the workload of the medical professionals and prevent any kind of backlog due to the quick turnaround time ensured.
Source : http://www.webnewswire.com/node/621225
