Don’t Get Scammed – Making Sense of Your Transcription Bill

Transcription bill rates can vary greatly based on what Ditto Transcripts company you choose. And there is a great variety among transcription companies in how they charge customers. So how do transcription companies calculate their pricing, and what should a business look for when comparing transcription prices? Different billing methods There are several different ways … Continued

The 2 Main Ways To Transcribe Voice Memos

When someone can’t write something down or wants to dictate voice memos quickly, they can use hand held digital voice recorders or smart phone apps to record their ideas or important information. These speech recordings can be converted into text format using audio transcription services. Thoughts, reminders, or personal notes can be recorded using the … Continued

What Does Transcribe Mean?

If you’re confused about what the term “transcribe” means, we’ll go through it.  We will also go through the different types of transcriptions, and how much transcription services cost in this article. To transcribe is the process of creating a written copy, particularly a typewritten copy, of dictated material, notes taken during a lecture, or … Continued

Transcription Formats: File Types Explained

Knowing which format to choose can be daunting when looking for a professional transcription service. There are quite a few different transcription formats available, and knowing which is right for you can be challenging. Some formats are more suited for legal transcription, medical transcription, or law enforcement transcription, while others are better for general transcription. … Continued

The Essential Guide To Medical Billing And Coding From Home

With the ever-changing healthcare industry, billing and coding are essential for keeping up with patient care and insurance paperwork. Many people who want to start medical coding or advance in their careers don’t have the time or money to attend traditional brick-and-mortar schools. That’s where online medical billing and coding training comes in. You can … Continued

Document to Document Transcription and Conversion Services

Do you have a document (handwritten, PDF, fax, or otherwise) that needs to be typed out? Most transcription requests come from clients with an audio or video recording who want it transcribed into text, we also do document to document transcription services as well. Think of anything to everything from WWII love letters to journal … Continued

Out of Work? Tips for Transcription Job Seekers

As our company’s former hiring manager, I’ve sifted through thousands of resumes and completed countless phone interviews. Hiring for a remote or work-at-home independent contractor position is challenging in that it is harder to get a “read” on a candidate and their working style. Plus there are typically a lot more responses to a job … Continued

Verbatim transcription vs non verbatim transcription – What’s the difference?

Clients and potential clients often inquire about the differences between verbatim transcription vs non verbatim transcription. They want to know what exactly those differences are and which kind of transcription they will need for their projects. Potential clients often ask: “Are verbatim transcriptions necessary for our needs?” And “What is the difference in cost between … Continued

What is legal transcription?

Legal transcription is the process of typing any type of legal proceeding from the spoken word (including audio files) into a written text document that’s been carefully formatted so you can easily find the information you need. Lawyers and everyone who works alongside them typically have a lot on their plates, no matter what industry … Continued

What is Medical Transcription?

Medical transcription is when a medical report is typed from a dictated audio file recorded by a physician, or other healthcare provider into text. Medical reports can be transcribed into a Word document or directly into an EHR or EMR.  Doctors, nurse practitioners, surgeons, and other healthcare providers have important, stressful jobs. They’re on their … Continued

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