A Green Endeavor...

SpectraMedi goes Green by introducing an Excel export option...


Green Endeavor contributes to the environment conservation by reducing the paper wastage.


What makes it a Green endeavor?

We are living in a globalized world which has a number of environmental problems like deforestation, global warming, air pollution, ozone layer depletion, water pollution, rain forest destruction, destruction of wild life habitat, climate change etc. Emission of carbon gas and deforestation has led to the ozone layer depletion and subsequent climate changes. A variety of environmental problems now affect our entire world. As globalization and climate change continues and the earths natural processes transform local problems into international issues, there is a need to tackle these issues. If we ignore such grave issues, it may lead to dangerous consequences.

In such a situation, we implement a technological feature which decreases the paper wastage up to a limit and contribute a small part to the environment conservation initiatives.


SpectraMedi´s new Excel export option comprises plenty of features which makes the whole medical transcription process perfect and exquisite. We call it a Green Endeavor. It is a printer friendly Excel export option which help the health care providers to make minimum usage of white paper. As the name suggests, it makes the whole process simple and easy. It includes a document export facility which is entirely a printer friendly one which makes it easy for physicians to export the documents to an excel sheet and print it directly. This facility not only helps the physicians, but, it helps to get a clean excel sheet without making much paper wastage from unnecessary elements passing on to the print outs like interface details and other webpage information.

Our Green Endeavor not only contributes to the health care industry, but also to the whole environment conservation. Physicians can make printouts of patient documents whenever the need comes and everything gets done within a single click. Our Green Endeavor really reduces the wastage of white paper and thus, it helps to create an awareness about various environment conservation programs. We always strive to implement environment-friendly technological features in our workflow method.

SpectraMedi

SpectraMedi has been providing Medical Transcription services to a range of reputed health care providers. Supported by a team of qualified and expert Medical Transcriptionists, the company has reached a topmost position in the health care industry. Apart from providing HIPAA-compliant Medical Transcription services, it also deals with Medical Transcription software. An efficient and well-tuned work-flow management system has been an aid in rendering prompt quality services to its clients. SpectraMedi dispenses Medical Transcription Services to various eminent clients across the world. This includes a number of hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. Commitment, dedication, and superior services have been the guiding factors of the company. For further details of transcription services provided by SpectraMedi, please log on to : http://www.spectramedi.com

Exclusive Export feature in Medical Transcription Software

Everyone is looking for something new. Medical Transcription Services are never far behind in upgrading their technology to make improvements. Using new and dynamic interfaces have proved to be an added aid. Integration of current technology to the transcription process will facilitate faster  generation of  reports as well as bring in higher standards of quality. Therefore, it is imperative to hire the services of able and efficient companies to make sure that the work is completed along superior levels of quality.

Doctors sometimes require data at a click of a button, without wasting any time searching for documents. Some web based interfaces have an attractive feature where a patient´s file can be retrieved by just performing a quick search using various criteria. Searches can be conducted based on different parameters such as last name, first name, date of service, age, patient ID, Practitioner ID, etc. The page displayed will show all the necessary details and additionally, the patient report is available as a preview.

Attributes of the “Export” feature:

The “Export” feature can be used to directly convert the given data into a printer-friendly CSV format. The doctors can find and identify their list of patients whose reports need to be dictated. They can also  avail a printed copy of the list for reference in case of the need to perform phone-in dictations from a remote area with no Internet access. Additionally, lists can be grouped according to the practitioner´s name and ID for easy identification. Patient lists, practitioner ID, date, chart numbers, and other details can be acquired and coverted to a printer-friendly format.

In short, the unparalleled attributes can be listed as :

•  Wide range of parameters to perform a search
•  Online acquisition of patient demographics
•  Exporting data to CSV format
•  Availability of printer-friendly version of the file
•  Patient data grouping based on practitioner ID
•  Selective exporting based on practitioners’ name
•  Useful for internal tracking of data

It is of great importance to be able to have access to a Medical Transcription Service which has technology that does not require too much time and effort to handle. With the availability of  easy-to-use features, some interfaces, become an obvious choice among many users. All practitioners are provided a unique ID and login password to access the interface and complete their work  from anywhere, at any time.

About SpectraMedi:
US based Medical Transcription company, SpectraMedi, was founded in 1999. With its Head Office in New York, the company has been providing its Medical Transcription Services to an impressive roster of clients over the past 10 years. Adaptation of technology along with Medical Transcription has been a boon in setting the quality of services and transcriptions soaring. SpectraMedi is known for providing Medical Transcription Services in various branches of medicine. Catering to the needs of various clients around the country has defined SpectraMedi as a one-stop-shop for all transcription purposes. For further details on services provided, visit : http://www.spectramedi.com

Co Signing in Medical Transcription

Co Signing is an online feature that simplifies patient document processing which becomes beneficial in the medical transcription sector. This technological feature helps the health care experts to easily handle the patient documents.

The Medical Transcription service sector is witnessing a cut throat competition all over the world. Improper patient documents may lead to atrocious results in the health care industry. The accuracy of medical transcription is of vital importance. Otherwise, there will be increasing risks for patients and it may lead to serious problems which may damage the reputation of the health care provider.

How Co Signing ensures credibility

Co Signing helps health care experts to verify and approve the patient documents online using the workflow interface. This online feature includes an option which helps health care experts to cross- check the patient documents and approve them by reducing the hurdles involved in the whole process. Process of document verification and approval can be done online which becomes an exclusive feature in the workflow method. It helps the physicians to save their time and effort by allowing their assistants to do the work and send the final document for their approval. Thus, it helps them to ease their laborious work involved in the medical transcription process and maintain accurate patient documents.

It help physicians to make authentic patient records. Medical transcriptionists send the transcript document copies to the concerned health care provider. Then, the document will be analyzed by physicians´ assistants and they will sign those documents. After that, those documents will be again verified by the physicians to confirm the accuracy and finally they also sign them. This Co Signing system ensures the quality and credibility of patient records. By double checking the same patient document, the risk factor in the reports can be reduced considerably.

It also help the physicians to save their precious time and energy involved in analyzing and editing the whole document. Using the Co Signing facility, physicians’ assistants can analyze and verify the documents and they can even edit the blanks in the patient documents. Thus, it reduces the time involved in the verification of documents by the physicians.

Benefits of Co Signing

Ensures accuracy
Editing options
Saves time
Easy accessibility

SpectraMedi

SpectraMedi has been providing Medical Transcription services to a range of reputed health care providers. Supported by a team of qualified and expert Medical Transcriptionists, the company has reached a topmost position in the health care industry. Apart from providing HIPAA-compliant Medical Transcription services, it also deals with Medical Transcription software. An efficient and well-tuned work-flow management system has been an aid in rendering prompt quality services to its clients. SpectraMedi dispenses Medical Transcription Services to various eminent clients across the world. This includes a number of hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. Commitment, dedication, and superior services have been the guiding factors of the company. For further details of transcription services provided by SpectraMedi, please log on to : http://www.spectramedi.com

WHY EHR OVER EMR ?

EMR

In an era when time ticks faster than ever, speed and information at the touch of a button is a necessity. The current mode of health-information storage is an EMR [Electronic Medical Record] which is a computerized data repository created in an organization that delivers health care, such as a hospital or clinic. EMR allows storage, retrieval and manipulation of records. Of the one-quarter office-based physicians in the United States who use EMR, only less than 10% have a complete EMR system that includes all 4 basic functions; ie, computerized orders for prescriptions, computerized orders for tests, reporting of test results, and physician notes. 


EHR and all about it

The dawn of a new-era is here. With the advent of  EHR [Electronic Health Record], the accuracy of transcribed reports are going to reach new levels. EHR has an advantage over EMR, as in being an aggregate of electronic records of health-information accumulated over time; the information being able to be transferred and accessed within the health care organization. These records would provide all the relevant medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images and billing status information of an individual or population, which would in turn enhance patient - treatment and care. Not to mention avoiding the hassle of safe-keeping papers and reports, ensuring easy storage and retrieval of health records at any given time. An added advantage is that, information can be shared and updated among attending practitioners and health organizations with ease.  EHR is bound to become one of the means of taking medical transcription services to new heights.

Legal Safety

Data safety of these health records are protected by the data protection legislation. Based on laws and ethics, an EHR is generated and maintained only by the creator and custodian of the record, such as a health care practice or facility. The physical medical records remain as the property of the medical provider and cannot be tampered with in anyway. However, according to HIPAA [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act], the patient owns the information and content of the records, and is legally allowed to view the originals and obtain copies of the same.

How soon ?

It has been officially declared that all doctors and other health care practitioners have to use CCHIT [Certification Commission for Health Information Technology] certified  EHR by the year 2011. Those who do not comply will be penalized and those who switch at the earliest will be recognized with incentives, etc. The latest statistics regarding the adoption and use of Electronic Health Records are based on the government-sponsored survey report published by the New England Journal of Medicine. It reports that only 9% of medical practices with less than 3 physicians have switched to EHR. On the other hand, practices with 50 or more physicians have shown a 50% EHR-usage. Medical Transcription Companies will be able to provide fuller, more detailed and organized longitudinal reports of patients, which can remain as long-term documents that can be produced and referred to whenever the need arises.

SpectraMedi and you

SpectraMedi is a US based Medical Transcription Company, founded in 1999. A decade into the business has resulted in acquiring over 400 trusted clients. We cater to the needs of various health care organizations and professionals, by providing efficient medical transcription services. The emergence of EHR has brought with it the opportunity of delivering medically transcribed reports at a faster rate  and almost 100% error-free reports, that can be accessed with ease.  SpectraMedi plans on supplying the means of generating CCHIT-certified Electronic Health Records [EHR] to health professionals, hospitals and clinics through its medical transcription sector in the near future. This is certain to ensure a steady workflow and a quicker achievement of targets owing to the easier and superiorly organized arrangement and storage of data. Our team of medical transcriptionists will efficiently transcribe and upload the data in a short span of time. The future of medical transcription services is going to be electronically brighter and better.For further details on Spectramedi Medical Transcription Services, visit:  http://www.spectramedi.com

EASYMOVE 6.1 – Transcribed Reports At Less Than A Click Away

Thomas Jefferson once quoted, “Where a new invention promises to be useful, it ought to be tried”. There is never any rest or limit to the varied product improvements which have been many a man´s brainchild. As the name suggests, EasyMove Version 6.1 is one of the latest updated input module of the core work flow management module EasyFlow, provided by SpectraMedi, a US based medical transcription company since 1999, which aids medical practitioners to dictate, upload and send voice files with the least amount of manual effort.
EASYMOVE 6.1 :
EasyMove 6.1 is a PC-based application that can be easily installed on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP in just a few minutes. This application is a boost to medical transcription services by securely transferring voice files from hand-held dictation devices and other dictation systems of practitioners, to the PC and directly into the work flow management system. It is an input module that saves voice files based on job type, date, or other parameters. The files are authenticated by a  “general.exe” configuration, and is client-specific. The user files are named with three-letter initials of the client,when there are multiple users in a given hospital or clinic, and a direct path is mapped, for ease of  uploading and duly saving the voice files.

In contrast to the older version of EasyMove, EasyMove 6.1 has a new feature. Once the program is activated, it negates navigation of data upload. The software automatically locates and retrieves the input data from the recording device, which is saved in specific folders, the path being mapped to the directory. In addition, the software checks and duly  transfers relevant voice files at specified intervals; thereby keeping up a punctual inflow of work to the  core module. In doing so, the transcription service is able to avail the voice files, and ensure prompt return of transcribed material. This will prove advantageous to the client, in this case a practitioner, as he/she will not have to repeatedly check and send the files after every input into the PC. The type of voice file to be retrieved from the folder and sent can be determined by specifying the audio file extensions and hence the software will not pick up any file without the set, specific file extension;such as “.wav”, for example. Apart from file-type, file-size settings can also be enabled to filter unwanted files and zero-byte files by adjusting the “Excluded file-type settings”.There is also provision for setting the period for maintaining the backup of the dictation files.

Another feature to be highlighted about this software are the detailed log files and reports available for reference. It is user-friendly and helpful for locating and checking job status, activity status, tracking numbers,etc.

The safety of data transfer is ensured by multi-layered security and file encryption. This allows safe transfer of details  from the client to the medical transcription service and vice versa.

With EasyMove 6.1, the medical transcription services have risen to a higher level of efficiency, which will benefit the practitioner, in dispensing faster diagnosis and treatment. It is most important that the transcribed reports are available to the clients at the earliest. Software such as EasyMove 6.1 are an undeniably necessary tool in rendering a speedy push in the positive direction. Integration of the latest software has shown a considerable increase in  productivity and ultimately, client-satisfaction. Thus, a rise in the need for quick reports and results instills a drive to make available newer and better services to achieve adequate end-results.

SPECTRAMEDI :

SpectraMedi is a well-established US-based medical transcription company which provides impeccable HIPAA- compliant medical transcription services to various hospitals and clinics, with an impressive list of long-term clients. Among its other services are ASP solutions for medical transcription and other IT enabled services. SpectraMedi has carried out its services for over a decade by a team of dedicated and committed medical transcriptionists, medical analysts and qualified IT professionals.To know more details about the services provided by SpectraMedi, visit :  http://www.spectramedi.com

Speech Recognition Technology and Medical Transcription Services

Speech is now not confined solely to the human race, or even living beings on a broader perspective. It has extended to the World of Technology; specifically Computers and Software. Speech  Recognition Technology [SRT], little known until recent times, is an area that has been constantly growing over the years. SRT has opened new windows of panoramic dimensions to human kind.
Speech Recognition Technology – Defined:
A technology wherein a machine or program identifies spoken words and phrases and converts them to readable format. In more simpler terms, voice/speech is converted to text format.
The Beginning:

Speech Recognition Technology, as we know it today, did not just bloom overnight. It is the work of over 30 years. The very first implementation of Speech Recognition was designed and displayed by IBM during the 1964 New York World´s Fair. It was called the IBM Shoebox; and typically sized too. This device only recognized spoken digits from 0 to 9. Over the years, Software companies have delved upon the benefits and the profits that can be reaped from developing SRT, and they have come a long way since. Now many noted companies have come up with different versions of this technology, offering various features.

While Speech Recognition has progressed vastly, the downside is that it has been a long and laborious road this far. It calls for training and updating of Software to work flawlessly; and it is currently far from perfect. There is so much more to go before it can be said that SRT is without any imperfections.
Speech Recognition Technology – In Health Care and Medical Transcription:
An area where this technology has caught on to a great extent is the Medical Transcription Industry.  Speech Recognition is of two types : Front End and Back End.

•  Front End : As the doctor dictates into the machine, the words are automatically generated and  displayed. This text can be edited directly, the report finalized, and signed by the doctor immediately. But there are few Front end users due to time constraints faced by doctors and practitioners.

•  Back End : Also called Delayed or Deferred Speech Recognition. The written draft is generated by the Software and sent to the Medical Transcriptionists for editing and proof reading. This is more convenient for doctors as it requires less time spent reading the proofs.

•  EMR : Speech Recognition can be applied in Electronic Medical Record systems of hospitals, clinics, etc.  Searches, queries, and even filling up of forms can be made simpler and faster with voice rather than using the keyboard.

Advantages :

Speech Recognition Technology can be advantageous to both Medical Transcriptionists as well as doctors in a number of  ways.

A few advantages are :

•  There is not much typing involved as the first draft is generated by the software
•  Requires only editing of the machine-generated text
•  Faster turnaround of reports
•  Saves time in completion of reports
•  Stat reports can be completed and returned quicker than by using the conventional method of typing

Drawbacks :

Being a technology that has not entirely been perfected, SRT has a few drawbacks.

•  It cannot fully distinguish words spoken with heavy accents
•  Homophones (words which sound the same but may have different spellings and meanings) can  cause spelling errors
•  Incorrect grammar is bound to occur in the generated texts
•  Punctuation rules are not likely to be followed at all times
•  Multiple speakers cannot be clearly differentiated
•  Background noise and disturbances may cause misspellings

Question of the Hour:

A niggling thought in the minds of many Medical Transcriptionists is whether Speech Recognition Technology poses a threat to their livelihood. This is a baseless fear, keeping in mind the drawbacks of SRT. No report will be complete until a human eye has scanned it. Machine-generated documents can only be 60%-70% error-free. It demands well-trained and professional Medical Transcriptionists to read through and edit the reports. A mistake, even a tiny one, can result in unpleasant situations for many. And one cannot rely on mere machines to do the job 100% without errors.

In conclusion, Speech Recognition Technology is certainly one of a kind. While it has not yet reached the peak of perfection, it is still quite an aid to the healthcare industry, specifically Medical Transcription. And there is certainly no danger of software or machines or even technology entirely taking over man´s work; technology is just merely helping out!

About SpectraMedi:

SpectraMedi is a US based company providing Medical Transcription Services throughout the country.  Located in New York, they have been servicing over 400 clients for a more than a decade.  SpectraMedi is known for its integration of the latest technology within its transcription processes, thereby yielding top-notch results: quality transcriptions at short turn around times. Spectramedi is poised and set to merge Speech Recognition Technology into its Medical Transcription process. All the efforts of the company in generating quality documents are bound to culminate in satisfactory results, both for clients and staff. SpectraMedi’s dedication to its work has earned it a valuable set of clients, thus proving that the company is a leader in Medical Transcription Services.  Supported by a strong team of skilled and expert Medical Transcription Professionals coupled with IT Professionals, SpectraMedi has established itself as a premier Medical Transcription Service provider.

For details on SpectraMedi and Medical Transcription Services, visit: http://www.spectramedi.com

Medical Transcription Services and Quality Patient Care

Striving for a healthier life is the ongoing walk in most countries. The focus has been shifted to boosting the healthcare sector and in providing every citizen the access to timely medical aid. Expansion of healthcare is a tremendous step and an enormous commitment. To regularize all processes and to keep it going is a task that will remain incomplete without the combined effort from all departments.

With  improvisation and larger accessibility to healthcare facilities, patient turnout increases. Providing medical attention and subsequent follow-up treatments to the community is by no means an easy task and is profoundly time consuming. In addition to this, each patient´s files and records have to be maintained with precision. As a result, most healthcare units, clinics, hospitals, etc ., depend on medical transcription service companies to transcribe and maintain records.

It is of prime importance that the transcribed reports be dispatched to the concerned physicians at the shortest possible time. This calls for short turn around times. Healthcare corporations look for STAT reports with good quality. Good quality documents are highly accurate and free of error for the most part. These requirements can be fulfilled only by engaging good medical transcription services. Transcription service companies are many, but customers need medical transcription services that give satisfaction on a continued basis. Some US based medical transcription service providers offer transcription services that are tailor-made to suit the necessities of each customer.

The advantage of employing the services of good medical transcription companies are:

·         Accurate reports

·         Short turn around time

·         HIPAA compliant services

·         Quick data transfer

·         Quality medical transcription services

Technology solutions have advanced so much so that most processes involved in medical transcription is automated, and thus takes little time to complete. The procedures right from dictation capture, voice file upload and transfer, records management, reports retrieval, etc are taken care of, all in one package. Some outstanding features of  transcription products are :

·         Online editing of documents

·         Single click function - approve, sign, and save documents

·         Automatic voice file transfer

·         Automatic retrieval of transcribed files

·         EMR for electronic data management

The implementation of the latest in technology aids in reducing the turn around time. In effect, customers receive their work on schedule, with no delay. Moreover, there is no compromise on quality, as these transcription services follow HIPAA regulations.

About SpectraMedi :

                       SpectraMedi is a US based medical transcription service company. Having more than a decade of running-time in the industry, it offers the very best of services. With an impressive long-standing client base, the company is trusted to provide quality services and transcriptions in a short time. Prompt,easy, and cost-effective services are the key attributes of this medical transcription service company. SpectraMedi also works round-the-clock to complete the transcription requirements of its clients. With highly developed technology solutions in place, SpectraMedi offers the shortest turn around time, like no others. Stringent Quality Control procedures also ensure that transcription documents are accurate and 99% error-free. For further details on SpectraMedi Medical Transcription Services, log on to the website : http://www.spectramedi.com