FTP
-File Transfer Protocol
-A program which uses TCP/IP protocol to allow the transfer of files from one computer to another using the internet.

HIPAA
-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
-A federal regulation that protects the privacy of a patient's health care information.

Medical Transcription
-A process whereby one transcribes medical records dictated. It involves the use of some digital system or voice file, earphones, footpedal, and a word processing program.

Medical Transcriptionist
-A person who transcribes the medical records dictated.

PHI
-Protected Health Information
-Any information that can identify an individual with a particular health condition.

TASP
-Transcription Application Service Provider

Turn Around Time (TAT)
-The expected time a transcribed report is sent to a client.

WHY OUTSOURCE TO US?
-Significant cost savings.
-Faster turn around time as we take advantage of the global time zones.
-Robust and advanced telecom, data and infrastructure access.
-An abundant workforce pool.
-HIPAA compliant technology