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Amit Chatterjee, SM
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Sep 21, 2002 Digest #088
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www.mtindia.org .....IN THIS DIGEST..... =============NEW=============== -=Future of MT=- ~Claire Rocha Melo
"people are afraid to step into this field again with fear of the
company closing down" -=Payments from US=- ~Joe Johnson
"paid one cheque but it got returned" ===========CONTINUING============ -=Advertisements, promotions, jobs, dual employment and everything
else :)=- ~Stella Olson
"JUST PLAIN INFORMATION" -=HIPAA =- ~Mustafa Bhatti
"I have encountered requests where the client did not want the work
to go offshore." ~Global Transcripts
"what does she know about MT and HIPPA, or as usual has she heard
it from someone" =============NEW=============== From: clairerocha melo <clairerocha@y...>
Subject: Future of MT Dear Amit, Thank you for your MT newsletter every month. I like to update
myself of this line which I had once taken up. I should say that I was a Medical Transcriptionist for some time.
I underwent a so to be six months training in 2000 which was
extended to almost 9 months. After the training was over we were
promised a stipend of 3,500 for the first 3 months and then would
be confirmed thereafter. But the boss was not able to pay us the required amount. This then
lead us 120 employees to fight back and thereafter to quit our jobs
hence remaining unemployed because there was no other MT company in
Goa. Our company was one of the 2 companies which opened in full
swing in Goa and then had to shut down throwing many unemployed. There are many self motivated and skilled MT's out here. Many have
tried to get into home transcription but that too turned out to be
a failure. On the other hand, not only in Goa but I heard that across the
state, many companies have closed down due to lack of funds to pay
the employees. With the Voice Recognition Software coming up will Medical
Transcription last for long? I would like to know the benefits in
acquiring such a job and the career prospective in this current
situation. One is left totally confused in life when such situations occur.
Where is one's future? I know this line is really rewarding but not
rewarding to the Goans who are unable to work in other places as
MT's. Many people are afraid to step into this field again with fear of
the company closing down or unable to pay the salaries. I know this letter won't be of help to you, but I would be glad if
you could advice me on this career and if possible be of assistance
in providing a helping hand in home transcription. Awaiting your reply at the earliest. Thanking you Claire Rocha Melo [MODERATOR COMMENT]
Dear Claire, This has been talked of so many times, so I would try to be brief
and candid. Whatever be the reason the company closed down, I have reservations
about the quality of training you received. I might be wrong, but
if your basic training was not upto the mark - your are still at
first base. There are ENOUGH job opportunities all over India in MT. Goa might
have one someday, but if you want to encash on the time and effort
already invested in - it would be advisable to temporarily migrate
to cities where MT units are thriving. Home transcription is not an option at the entry level in India - I
doubt if it is viable even in the US today for newbies. Depending
on your basic skills it will take you 1-2 years working in a
standard company to come upto an acceptable level of accuracy. If your skills are going to stay at entry level i.e. about 90% by
about 2005, I strongly suspect software will be a strong
competitor!:) Just another clarification - speech recognition and
voice recognition are different things altogether. VR is not a
technology used in MT - MTSOs use that acronym to mean voluntary
retirement! I hope this helps. Probably senior members on this list might be
able to give you better career guidance, and more specific to your
case. But believe me, there are good companies in both Maharashtra
and Gujrat who are doing well. Amit C.
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++++ new post - different topic ++++ From: Joseph Johnson <jjfi@h...>
Subject: Help!!!!! Dear Dr. Chatterjee, Hi! I am Joseph Johnson and I am an MT having six years of
experience in this particular field. I would like to take few
suggestions from you. Recently I have been working for an American Company. I have
worked for them for 3 months and they owe me around 3000 dollers
and they have not paid up till now. They had paid one cheque but
it got returned. I have all the backup of the work I did for them,
their correspondence mails, and a returned cheque. Is there any
law through which I can sue them. Can I do something to get my money back. Please guide me. (I am enclosing their mail as reference)
Thanks Joe {From: Andrea Caporale (Scribes NW) <andreac@s...>
To: Joe Johnson - MT jjfi@h...
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 3:19 AM
Subject: Line Pay Rate Joe: I am in the processing of updating everyones contract as advised by
my attorney for the new year. We are incorporating the business
this month so he has made a suggestion to send out new contracts
reflecting this new change to the business. Just a bit of
information on some changes taking place here with us. I am setting you up on a per line rate of 0.7 cents per 65
character line. You can add this to your MPCount. At this time, I am just letting you know that we are updating
everyones contracts for this year and I will get you the updated
version so you can sign it and mail this to me. My attorney has
not finished the details of this new contract yet, but I will send
it to you as soon as I get it. Just wanted to give you what I am setting up as your per line rate
of pay. Could you also send me your address so I will have this on record
when mailing out your pay check each month? Thanks,
Andrea} [MODERATOR COMMENT]
You can definitely sue - but do add up your costs. Collection
agencies will typically charge at least 30% of the monies owed.
Since your amount is small, going through small claims court would
be a better option and less costly proposition. What was the reason
given for the check being returned by the bank? Also are they
communicating by mail/phone now? Is the address below correct - I
got it from their website: Scribes Northwest
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Toll-Free Voicemail/Fax#: 1-888-522-6507
info@s... <info@s...> Also, this entity does not appear to be incorporated yet - that
could make it more difficult for them to declare the company
bankrupt and walk away! I would welcome list members suggestions.
This is an issue we must joint and aggressively address. Amit C. Comment?
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===========CONTINUING============ From: Stella Olson <solson4444@e...>
Subject: News Just keep sending news like you always have. I have found that
your newsletter is most interesting and keeps individuals informed.
That's what news is all about; INFORMATION. Sounds to me like someone spewing "Sour Grapes" and that's
unfortunate. I have never found your news to be hawking any
particular service or company. JUST PLAIN INFORMATION. Thank you for keeping me updated. Stella Olson, CMT, FAMT Comment?
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++++ new post - different topic ++++ From: Mustafa Bhatti <tranzkriptor@h...>
Subject: HIPAA Hi all! I read your request regarding information on HIPAA, this is the
link where you can find it. http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/ I have also been trying to find out what are the issues regarding
offshore transcription, which vary from complete restriction on
offshore transcription to more security. In my personal opinion the
later is more valid. However, I have encountered requests where the
client did not want the work to go offshore. The reason for this
however, was not clear as to whether it is because of HIPAA or
other issues like quality. Regards, Mustafa Bhatti
BDM
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++++ new post - same topic ++++ From: Global Transcripts <globaltranscripts@y...>
Subject: Meera Sankriti about HIPPA Hello MTIDers! I read a line said by Meera Sankriti about HIPPA, I
would like to ask her what does she know about MT and
HIPPA, or as usual has she heard it from someone, is
she still trying to learn about it or is she still in
the same business of looting companies in the name of
training and getting them work. Mr Amit if you are in any way associated with this
lady I would like to warn you seriously that this lady
is a crook, be-aware of her. I would also like to warn
all the readers of MTIndia about her, we have burnt
our fingers for the sum of rupees three lacs with this
lady, and if you have any doubts about this you can
contact me and I can prove it out to you. We have also
filed a legal case against her. I think MT India is for helping MT companies and for
giving the companies the current info in the market
and save them from frauds, so please let your readers
know about this. Regards, Vishal Gupta
Global Transcripts [MODERATOR COMMENT] Vishal - I don't see how you can draw an "association" between
MTIndia and anyone participating on this list. List members are
independent entities by themselves, and posting, or being a member
doesn't create an association beyond just that. In a similar vein, I am not associated with you, and posting your
message does not imply that we are validating the correctness or
otherwise, of your statement. This is an open forum - and individuals are responsible for their
actions - on or off this list. Amit C.
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