The use of speech-recognition programs in medical transcription has dramatically changed the industry. Ashok Bagdy of Tampa, Florida, notes that medical transcriptionists must focus more attention on the editing process. Today's programs are very advanced, but they are not perfect. They require humans to go back and edit out grammar mistakes and misheard words. In sum, only about 80 to 90 percent of a report might be correct after using voice-recognition software to transcribe it. Ashok Bagdy recommends several different programs to automate the medical transcription process. Programs like iChart, eScription, and M*Modal are high on his list of favorites. These platforms provide flexibility for the physicians dictating and editing their notes while striving to reduce quality assurance costs and accommodating all types of recording devices with accuracy, including smartphones. These platforms are favorites among busy physicians who like to use their smartphones to take oral notes.
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An experienced medical transcription business professional, Ashok Bagdy currently serves as the Vice President of Outsourcing Services for Cameo Corporate Services Limited. Having previously worked for Copytalk, Ashok Bagdy ensured that the company’s medical transcription work was HIPAA compliant. Since its implementation in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has protected an individual’s health information through a set of requirements that dictate how the information can be used and disclosed. Designed to change as needed and as technology shifts the industry landscape, HIPAA has been expanded several times, notably through HITECH, which put additional protections on electronic information. Established as a component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) also increased the penalties for violations, up to $1.5 million for repeated or uncorrected issues caused by willful neglect. The act also extended strict data breach notification requirements nationwide. For example, any breach involving more than 500 patients requires that the provider notify the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to patient notification for a breach of any size. Finally, HITECH enforces the same requirements for any business associate of a health care facility that has access to protected health information. Smile Foundation is a 10-year-old organization that works to improve the lives of children living in India. Famous Bollywood actors such as Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Ranveer Singh have been spotted volunteering their time at its charity events. Ashok Bagdy, an active member of the Indian community in Tampa, Florida, also enjoys working with this group. Smile Foundation focuses on youth education as a way to empower communities. Children who come from underprivileged backgrounds learn about health issues, literacy, and proper social behavior. Ashok Bagdy's generosity also supports the Smile on Wheels buses that provide medical care to Indian communities. Every month, about 1 million people receive quality medical service from the doctors who work on the bus. This system of medical delivery recently won the Modern Medicare Excellence Award from General Electric. Smile on Wheels depends on support from donations and volunteers to help residents of impoverished Indian villages. |
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