subject: Medical Transcription Services: Hire A Transcription Company With Stability [print this page] Selecting the right medical transcription company is an important decision for all medical practices. No medical practice is the same or has the same needs, and a quality transcription company will take the time to understand your practice needs. While there are many things to consider when choosing a medical transcription service, this article will discuss a very important concern: the stability of your transcription provider. Whether you are a small or large practice, this information will be beneficial to you.
The more you know about medical transcription and what you need from a transcription partner, the easier it will be for you to choose the right company that best fits your requirements now and will grow with you in the future. Hiring the right medical transcription company can help you reduce your operating costs, improve productivity and increase provider satisfaction and help you transition to an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
A quality medical transcription services provider with a proven track record of success will take the time to understand your medical practice and work with you to assess your unique needs. And as you plan a long-term strategy for your practice, you may or may not be considering a transition to Electronic Health Records, or EHR. You'll need to make sure that you're working a with a medical transcription provider that can seamlessly integrate with your future EHR/EMR system.
Medical Transcription Services: Stability
It is extremely important to consider the reputation of your medical transcription services provider and their success in the industry. Transcription companies who have the ability to thrive in a struggling economy will be able to grow with you in the future.
When selecting a financially secure medical transcription company with proven quality you will need to consider many things including, is the company growing? How have they grown their business? Do their services integrate with your EHR?
Other questions to determine if you're working with an established company include:
- How long has the company been in business? Well-known companies can provide you with years of experience in streamlining your workflow to recruiting the best medical transcriptionists.
- Does the company provide references? Quality companies will always provide you with as many as you require. Ask for referrals of practices in your specialty or in your physician size range to get the most accurate report on the company.
- Does the company follow Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) standards? This Association along with the Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) offer guidelines for medical transcription companies that are designed to help improve the quality of clinical documentation.
- What is their process for transcription services? Reputable companies will take you through their documentation process procedures so you can have confidence your files will be returned in a timely and HIPAA secure manner.
- What does their website say? You can tell immediately the type of company you are working with based on how they describe their company. Also pay careful attention and see if you can spot and typos. Many of our clients have researched medical transcription companies only to find numerous spelling errors on their website and marketing collateral.
Choosing a medical transcription provider who demonstrates growth in the industry and financial stability will be an asset to your medical practice in the long run. As technology advances and security requirements change, you'll need a provider you can count on - not one who might go out of business next week.
Being knowledgeable about what you need from a medical transcription service provider while considering companies will give you considerable advantages in time, cost, quality of care, legal issues and efficient billing. Only by knowing what you need and what is being offered will you be able to select a company that will help you today and grow with you tomorrow.
