What’s Up With These On Line Services?
Medical transcription services are required to convert oral communication recordings into their written equivalents. Of course, this can be done without turning to the Internet, but you will find that online services are pretty much taking over the industry because of the ease with which they can accomplish the job, and the speed with which [...]
Read moreWhat is encryption and how does it make a file secure?
Encryption is a security measure to ensure that a file is locked from any unwanted viewers. It basically locks a file and prevents anyone from viewing the file until it has been decrypted. When you use encryption software to lock a file (like GearXport) a security code is generated. You will only be able to [...]
Read moreThe Advantages of Digital Dictation for Lawyers
The great advantage of digital dictation is that lawyers can still dictate into small, hand-held devices as they have been accustomed to for double-digit years. However, as compared to its analogue counterpart, digital dictation is far superior in many ways, for both the individuals dictating and those transcribing. Examples of these professional recorders are the [...]
Read moreIs having login and password access to my computer sufficient to meet HIPAA/HITECH guidelines?
Having a login and password is just a start to becoming HIPAA/HITECH ready. But a login and password only go so far. There are many ways to get past a simple login and password these days, and if anyone ever does hack into a computer containing PHI, then it’s all compromised. So HIPAA/HITECH guidelines don’t [...]
Read moreGearXport Tutorial & Walkthrough
Join Matt from TranscriptionGear.TV as he shows you one of the most advanced yet easy-to-use file moving/encryption utility. If you have any questions or concerns we can be reached at 888.834.2392 or www.TranscriptionGear.Com
Read moreHITECH: A Big Burden for Small BAs
By Cheryl McEvoy is an assistant editor with ADVANCE. They know what you’re thinking: HITECH? That’s for the big guys, not me. And that’s just how they’ll get you. New HIPAA security requirements for business associates (BAs) under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act are imposing for any medical transcription [...]
Read moreTracking the Trail: As HITECH takes hold, MTSOs must lay groundwork to keep PHI secure
Tracking the Trail As HITECH takes hold, MTSOs must lay groundwork to keep PHI secure. By Cheryl McEvoy, Assistant Editor with ADVANCE. For years, medical transcription service organizations (MTSOs) and independent contractors (ICs) have abided by HIPAA. But compliance was contract-based, not a direct regulatory obligation-leaving the ball in the covered entity’s court to decide [...]
Read moreWhat Does the HITECH Act Mean to You?
By Carolyn Hartley, Healthcare Authority & EHR ConsultantVisit www.hipaa.com Even though the US Senate is likely to pass the stimulus package in the next day or two, the House and Senate still have to come to an agreement on their funding differences. The HITECH Act is still holding its own with some possible additions to [...]
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