Q: Why use West Michigan Transcription Services?
WMTS has reliable and compatible services that save you money and increase confidentiality. We also have many drop-off and pick-up options so that we can work with you to prepare your transcription exactly as you need it done. There is always an experienced typist available to take care of your dictation.
Q: How does WMTS save you money?
It decreases your payroll by eliminating in-house transcriptionists and as a result you have no additional health insurance, paid vacations, or retirement contributions. It also frees up your staff’s time for other tasks and uses less office space.
Q: What does it cost?
WMTS prices are based on your needs. Please contact us for a customized quote.
Cost comparisons: The standard rates billed vary from company to company, charging either per line, per character or per word. We charge per word, which provides the best value.
Calculations below represent the same amount of text from a random document prepared by our company.
Per Line Per Character (standard 65) Per Word (13 average per line)
1157 37403 divided by 65 = 575.4 7051 divided by 13 = 542.4
x 12 cents per line x 12 cents per line x 12 cents per line
$13.89 $6.90 $6.50
Q: How does WMTS increase confidentiality?
Our experience has found that records are more confidential out of the office. We take the need for confidentiality very seriously. All transcriptionists sign legally binding confidentiality agreements.
Q: Why CryptoHeaven?
Digital sound files are delivered by the encrypted secure data channel procedure CryptoHeaven. This delivery system is reliable and HIPAA compliant.
Q: What are your options for drop-off/pick-up?
We have many options, such as electronic sending and communication. We have many options for sending the finished files. See our customized transcription for more information.
Q: What is your turn around time?
Typically, turn around is within 24 hours of receipt of the file (tape), however, shorter files can be turned around as needed. We customize to your needs.
Q: What types of transcription do you do?
WMTS has experience with all medical specialties. We also have experience with physical therapy reports, Social Security Disability reports, insurance depositions, and group conversation transcripts.
Q: Do you do EMR (Electronic Medical Records)?
Yes, WMTS has EMR clients. We can work with you and your license to input data directly into your system via remote desktop and VPN capabilities.