Dictation, Transcription & Practice Management: Medweb Introduces a New Web-Based Dictation, Transcription and Practice Management System.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Medweb, a leader in distributed Telemedicine, PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. , and Teleradiology, has added to its already robust, integrated RIS RIS rabies inhibiting substance. , PACS, and department workflow product by including fully integrated Dictation and Transcription Management. This new tool makes it easier for Medical Providers to upload voice reports and manage the conversion of these files to text-based reports. The new tool also has enormous statistical and file tracking system capabilities and can be used in Radiology Departments, Hospitals, Offices and Imaging Centers to manage transcriptionist time as well as the automated distribution of reports via fax, email, printer, etc. Product Features Medweb's Dictation, Transcription and Practice Management System(TM) is a web-based HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, compliant application targeted to radiology practices and their specific needs. The system is a fully functional, seamless dictation and transcription system. A dictation microphone can be used to directly upload sound files to the server from a user's PC/Browser. From there, the files are transferred to our Transcription Management software. In addition, numerous web-based reports can be generated to provide the user with extensive information: radiologists' productivity, turnaround time (1) In batch processing, the time it takes to receive finished reports after submission of documents or files for processing. In an online environment, turnaround time is the same as response time. for both radiologists and transcriptionists, average voice file aging, and tracking of individual dictations throughout the dictation/transcription process. It is also possible to easily reassign dictations between transcriptionists. Dictations are displayed as .wav files The native digital audio format in Windows. Using the .WAV file extension, 8- or 16-bit samples can be taken at rates of 11,025 Hz, 22,050 Hz and 44,100 Hz. The highest quality (16-bit at 44,100 Hz) is the sampling rate of an audio CD and uses 88KB of storage per second. , individually labeled with the patient name and medical record number. For hospital and urgent care-based referrals, the .wav files are immediately available for playback offering preliminary reporting to the clinician clinician /cli·ni·cian/ (kli-nish´in) an expert clinical physician and teacher. cli·ni·cian n. or emergency room. Dictations can be directly uploaded using the Medweb Image Viewer See viewer. Plugin(TM) along with a number of compatible .wav producing devices: Philips SpeechMike(TM), or digital handheld recorders from Olympus, Panasonic, or Sony. It is also possible to do dictation over the phone via an 800 number dial-in complete with keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. control of the dictation system. Medweb's Dictation, Transcription and Practice Management System(TM) also include several accounting functions such as creating and sending invoices, automatic payments (to transcriptionists, editors, and other personnel), and accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying tracking. The system also maintains a complete database of referring physicians, including fax numbers for integration with an autofax function. About Medweb Medweb has been providing distributed telemedicine solutions since 1992 and holds the patent for web-based medical image viewing. Its clinical information solutions are built upon public standards such as DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. , HL7 and Internet technologies. Medweb's robust portfolio of reliable and secure products is designed to dramatically improve the delivery of high-quality healthcare, reduce provider costs, and increase profitability for medical care organizations. Reliability, security and affordability are just a few of the reasons Medweb(R) is fast becoming the industry standard for Distributed Teleradiology Networks and PACS. With a global installation base of over 400 servers and thousands of physicians, Medweb(R) has single-handedly created the largest Global Encrypted PACS and Teleradiology Network in the world today. For more information about Medweb and its products, visit www.medweb.com or call 415.541.9980. Medweb, is a registered trademark, and, All-in-One is a trademark of Nexsys Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. |
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