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Get real – trust the experts

Your office would not run without a lot of expert staff. You look for the best and most qualified in all the various fields that make up a good medical clinic. You want to employ people who are specialists in their area of expertise so that the whole is bigger than the sum of the parts.

This is not only true of the physicians, nurses and support staff, but also for your medical transcription service. Here at Sunrise Transcription, we pride ourselves on being experts that you can trust with this important aspect of your undertaking. Here are just a few of the things that make our service stand out above the rest.

Real People. All our transcription work is undertaken by highly skilled transcribers, rather than relying on voice recognition software, or general writers with no knowledge of medical terminology.

Real Access. You can dictate using a portable digital recorder, over the phone to our dedicated toll-free number, or using an app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. If you prefer to use ERM software for your dictation, we can handle that too, with full integration possible with all the main EMR/EHR application. So whatever works for you, works for us too!

Real Fast. We offer 24/7 coverage, meaning you can send us the dictation when it suits you to send it. Regarding turnaround time, we can get your transcribed information back to you within 12 to 24 hours, so you’ll never have to wait too long.

Real Value. With no set-up fees or monthly minimums, and no hidden charges, we offer the best value. We don’t even insist on a contract because we’re confident that when you try our service, you’ll want to come back.

It’s time to get real with your medical transcription service, so contact us today to learn how we can help your medical clinic run more smoothly.

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Medical Dictation: Laws Anyone Working as a Medical Transcriptionist Should Know

Medical transcription involves more than just accurately transcribing records. Workers must also be familiar with a few basic laws concerning medical dictation if your practice is to avoid heavy fines and legal sanctions. Here are a few of the most important laws any medical transcriptionist should be familiar with.

HIPPA Privacy and Security Rule

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to ensure the privacy and safety of patient information. Medical offices must adhere to the Privacy Rule and Security Rule.

The Privacy Rule:

  • Limits how and when certain medical information may be disclosed
  • Allows patients to obtain a copy of their own medical records or to examine them upon request

The Security Rule:

  • Limits how and when certain medical information may be disclosed
  • Allows patients to obtain a copy of their own medical records or to examine them upon request

The Privacy Rule and Security Rule can be found at 45 CFR Part 160 and 45 CFR 164 Parts A and C.

HITECH Changes to HIPAA Law

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinic Health, or HITECH Act, makes sweeping changes to HIPAA. These changes increase penalties for violations, and even mandates investigations by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a number of instances.

They also place new responsibilities on independent contractors that provide outsourced functions such as medical transcription. Known as “business associates”, these contractors are now equally as liable as physicians for the breach of private information.

When looking for a transcription service, it’s important to choose one that is familiar with all these very important laws. Here at Sunrise Transcription, our associates are very familiar with these laws, which is why we invite you to contact us to find out more.