Philips Announces New DPM -8000 Digital Dictation Device

Philips today announced the release of the LFH-8000 Digital Dictation recorder.

The newest recorder from Philips is at the cutting edge of voice recording technology, boasting breakthrough 3D microphone technology to deliver the best audio reproduction regardless of setting.  The recorder can be set to dictation mode, using an extremely high quality directional microphone, perfectly suited to speech recognition integration, or to conference, using omni-directional (360 degree) recording.

The full color screen has the highest resolution of any available dictation machine, and has the unique ability to switch views to "classic mode" which perfectly mirrors analog tape recorders that many users still love for their simplicity.  If you have been reluctant to make the switch from micro-cassette, hesitate no more!

The durable brushed stainless steel finish is sure to be the envy of the courtroom or hospital, while the asymmetrical design is ergonomically close to perfection.

The Philips DPM 8000 includes a docking cradle, rechargeable battery and the latest version of the Philips SpeechExec Pro software for dictation workflow management.

As always, American Dictation provides free remote installation and lifetime technical service to all of our customers.  Call us today at 1-866-408-1383 for free advise, or additional information.

More medical office reducing patient wait times with speech recognition software

Those who work in the medical industry know what it means to be crunched for time. Patient intake, record-keeping and data management are all time-consuming processes. However, if they’re not performed with care or due attention, these tasks they can significantly undermine the center's functionality and even endanger the well being of a practice’s patients.

Fortunately, many practices and clinics are riding the wave of the future by implementing the latest speech recognition technology. Using the right tools will benefit both medical professionals and patients alike.

Of the technology systems available on the market for use the medical industry, Nuance Dragon Medical Practice Edition is one of the top choices for healthcare professionals who wish to have instantaneous access to complete clinical records at a fraction of the cost of manual transcription. Additionally, it's compatible with both Microsoft Office programs as well as Windows-based Electronic Medical Records applications.

The product, which is intended for use in practices with 24 physicians or fewer, allows hospitals to reliably streamline their patient administration systems, electronic patient record systems and patient letters systems, as well as interface information systems.

As we get used to voice technology by using some of the consumer based applications out there, such as Apple's Siri, the adoption rate and acceptance of professional speech recognition products will continue to increase, states Paul Ross, of American Dictation Corp.

For more information, visit the American Dictation informational page on Dragon Medical today.

Five professionals that should use digital dictation technology

New and innovative technologies are constantly affecting and evolving the workforce. Digital dictation software has vastly improved the productivity and efficacy of many professionals in the workplace today.

Doctors. Healthcare specialists who evaluate patients can conveniently talk into a digital voice recorder to record data that can then be transcribed using wither Dragon Medical Practice Edition, or a digital transcription kit.. The file can then be added to the patient's electronic medical record in a timely manner without altering the providers existing workflow.  A popular healthcare option is the Olympus TS-7000 kit, which provides every component for one practitioner and one typist all at an affordable cost.

Lawyers. Attorneys who are in the process of prosecuting or defending clients spend countless time looking through past records as they dictate. With a digital dictation device, these professionals can conveniently record their thoughts and research, making it easier for future referencing.  Lawyers tend toward the Philips TS-9600 as it has a convenient "insert feature" to insert additional information into the middle of an existing voice file without overwriting what was previously recorded.

Real estate agents. Brokers who do home walkthroughs can talk into their portable voice recorders and explain the current condition of the house including its features and any other specifications. They can then transfer the audio data onto their computer or have the voice files transcribed into text for permanent record keeping.

Reporters. Investigative reporters can increase their productivity by transcribing audio data they've collected from the field.  Accuracy is paramount in reporting, and often some of the reporters thoughts or emotions can be lost in just a short amount of time.

Contractors. Part of a building contractor's responsibility is to survey structures to ensure they are sound. Instead of writing in a pad, they can use a voice recorder instead, and the data can conveniently transcribed on a computer.  Project managers can record what is needed on individual job sites, creating a record of labor , machinery or material requests to ensure the job goes smoothly.

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Digital dictation can improve patient safety

Safety and accuracy are at their most critical in medical environments. For this reason and many more, hospitals are continually seeking ways to reduce patient information errors and maintain airtight record-keeping. Digital dictation technology has proved especially useful to medical professionals, who are streamlining their intake procedures and reducing error rates by transitioning to paperless methods.

The Canberra Hospital in Australia was one such establishment to see improved results thanks to their digital information systems, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

"One of the issues in hospital[s] is errors - either in understanding some of the data or in prescribing or giving the wrong medication," Health Minister Katy Gallagher told the news source. "It's [about] collecting all that clinical data, making sure our systems are as safe as they can be but also providing that information very quickly to all of the staff that work here."

Medical digital dictation solutions, such as those available from American Dictation, provide comprehensive online HIPAA compliant file transfer and management systems to help hospitals and clinics stay at the forefront of the industry.

Advanced digital dictation for law enforcement can stand up to court standards

Law enforcement professionals have a large burden of proof to contend with on a day to day basis. The rigors of crime scene investigation, due process and testimony allow no room for error.

For this reason and many more, police officers must have only the best tools and technology at their disposal. From the screening kits they use to uncover evidence to the data collection devices that retain all their valuable information, one's case is only as strong as the tools he relies on to keep it intact.

Professional digital dictation solutions have revolutionized the way that law enforcement functions, thanks to high-fidelity recording capabilities and reliable technology that meets courtroom standards.

Digital dictation software from AmericanDictation.com comes with professional solutions that offer the option to forgo in-recorder editing capabilities and therefore protect one's recordings against any possibility of tampering or alteration.

Additionally, high-fidelity recording solutions help bridge the gap that poor audio quality creates between true testimony and the recorded version. Digital dictation provides a reliable standard for record-keeping throughout the law enforcement industry.

Memo to Lawyers - You can't type!

Why is it that many young lawyers are of the opinion that their time is better spent pounding on a keyboard, editing and (usually unsuccessfully) formatting documents?

Is it overconfidence, or the fact that this new generation of grads has grown up fully engulfed with technology? 

We have these conversations with attorneys daily, who assume that dictation and transcription are "old school".  What they do not understand at first, is that everybody has certain specialties, talents and workloads that, when delegated properly, can greatly increase productivity, and therefore income.

Legal secretaries are trained and paid to prepare documents, research cases, gather documents and oversee all front end duties of a firm.  Most that we encounter are very, very good at their jobs.

Lawyers, on the other hand are the rain makers.  They need to communicate with clients, offer counsel,  litigate cases, prepare for and attend depositions, etc.  In other words, generate billable hours to keep the firm financially viable.

Even if the attorney could prepare documents as well as their legal secretary (not that I have ever witnessed such a case), why would they?  Is typing a document a good use of an attorney's time and effort?

The answer, as it often does, can be found by looking into the past.  We can all speak faster than we can type, therefore, there is no more productive use of technology available than dictation and/or speech recognition.

Chris Fletcher, in his recent op-ed piece for the Wall Street Journal noted "The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the economy will provide 21,880 new jobs for lawyers annually between 2010 and 2020; law schools since 2010, however, have produced more than 44,000 graduates each year."

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Digital dictation and the insurance industry

While many are already aware of the applications of digital dictation technology in the medical, legal and law enforcement industry, insurance companies can also benefit from implementing the technology.

Among the many employees that work for insurance companies are the claims agents. The claims agent is responsible for going out in the field and assessing whether an insurance claim is legitimate. In order to do this, he must investigate each potential claim via physical inspection (in the case of a home or car insurance claim) or a string of interviews (in the case of life insurance or medical insurance).

To ensure that all data is recorded accurately, many agents choose to use digital recording devices  such as the Olympus DS-7000, to document these interviews as well as their own dictations pertaining to each claim. Not only does this allow the agent to immediately review the data, but it also helps to make insurance records available for future reference - many records are called upon years after the claims have been settled. Additionally, digital recorders can be used in the office for training purposes and as a tool for recording potential employee interviews.

In the insurance industry, digital recorders have an important role to fill. Without them, insurance agents and customers would have to rely on potentially inaccurate data to conduct business, which can lead to an incredible amount of financial loss.

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Leading eye-care hospital employs digital dictation technology

The medical industry has advanced by leaps and bounds with the recent advent of upgraded digital dictation technology, and one of the world's leading eye-care hospitals was the latest facility to employ the software.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to invest in a digital dictation solution for 250 of its users.

"We decided to implement digital dictation this year as a means to help further enhance the efficiency at which the Trust operates," said Antoinette Flynn, Assistant General Manager Capacity, Access & Theatres SDU. "We had to question if our current analogue tape system could deliver our Trust requirements in the long term. With the project still in its very early stages, we hope [the software] will be able to work with us in developing a much more seamless and streamlined way of working for our clinicians and secretaries."
Through software such as that being implemented at Moorfields, more medical settings are experiencing a much more efficient turnaround between clinicians, secretaries and patients.

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Dragon software helps special education students turn in their assignments

Speech recognition technology has freed the hands of all kinds of people, but this innovation has been especially helpful where disabled persons are concerned. One special education classroom is making use of Nuance Dragon software to allow students to turn in their assignments.

Philip Walter, a special education teacher at Clark Central High School in Athens, Georgia, began using Dragon speech recognition technology to enable students who have lost the ability to write, MindShift reports.

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Professional is an ideal solution for consumers and professionals who wish to document their ideas in a more streamlined manner. Now with a rate of 15 percent fewer errors, Dragon NaturallySpeaking interprets one's speech and instantly converts it into text. The software also comes with intuitive commands to make it easier than ever to navigate its features.

To learn more about how speech recognition software can help those with all varieties of needs, visit AmericanDictation.com.

Speech Recognition Streamlines Vermont Hospital's Workflow.

As antiquated processes are made more efficient and precise through cutting-edge techniques, costly operations that were once necessary become a thing of the past. Consequently, many of the outdated and inefficient tasks undertaken by in-house employees are being replaced by intuitive software and automation.

This appears to be what's happened at Fletcher Allen Health Care, a non-profit academic medical center in Burlington, Vermont. According to an article by HealthcareITnews.com, "new speech-recognition software, which transcribes recorded dictation, such that it only requires editing, was introduced in the fall of 2009. With this new software, the transcription department can produce more lines of dictation in less time with fewer people."

In recent years, digital transcription and dictation technologies have come a long way. As speech recognition algorithms become more accurate, businesses outside of the healthcare industry - such as law firms, news agencies and private corporations - are also taking advantage of the myriad benefits offered by computerized dictation and transcription.

Regardless of the industry in which it is utilized, the potential for improved speed and quality paired with the financial savings generated by a reduced workforce make speech recognition and digital dictation technology a highly desirable business tool.