Topical Articles

GENERAL
Philips Digital Pocket Memo 9600 heralds a new era in productivity
To say that the Digital Pocket Memo 9600 is an important new tool for business professionals is an understatement. Even to state that the new 9600 represents the next generation of digital dictation technology is underplaying its importance way too much. Until now, dictation has been a largely under-utilised tool because for it to be used in an office environment, a dictation system and a secretary are required, and only the legal system has ever been organised enough to effectively employ dictation as an industry-wide productivity tool. Read article

HEALTHCARE
Managing Physician Compliance
Many HIM supervisors and managers may not realize they have the resources to streamline the transcription process and minimize human errors at their disposal. And, little do they realize that a number of simple techniques and new technologies are available to increase physician compliance and decrease turnaround times (TATs). Read article

 

 

 

To Integrate or Not to Integrate: That Is the Question!
After visiting with the vendors at the RSNA in November, it is clear that this year's buzzword is "integration." To reference a common quip in the industry, "The good news is that you are integrated; the bad news is that you are integrated." Read article

LEGAL
While you were sleeping
Lawyers can now have their dictation transcribed while they sleep – by outsourcing to typists overseas. Kellie Harpley looks at the market… Read article

Digital Dictation Ain't Voice Recognition
A few years ago, voice recognition was all the rage. Large crowds gathered around demonstrations of sales people reading text into a microphone and having the almost perfect transcription appearing on the screen. But this technology never took off… Read article

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police Department Arrests Paper-Based Reports
Police Departments and Government agencies are using digital dictation to cut down on reporting time and management. Digital dictation systems and digital dictation software increase efficiency and workflow using non-proprietary office equipment and digital voice recorders. Read article