MedGarde Launches New Web Site & Company Logo
MedGarde to Deploy New Document Management System
MedGarde Aids in Worldwide Tsunami Relief Effort
MedGarde Unveils New Document Delivery Platform
MedGarde Relocates its Corporate Headquarters
MedGarde Introduces ChoiceSuite
MedGarde Celebrates National Medical Transcriptionist Week
MedGarde Addresses HIPAA
MedGarde Introduces The MedGarde Compendium
MedGarde Launches New Web Site & Company Logo
Chantilly, Virginia (September 5, 2007) MedGarde goes-live with it’s new web site today which can be viewed at www.medgarde.com. The new site has been redesigned from the ground up to be more user friendly to its core audience of existing and future clients and transcriptionists. The redesign marks MedGarde’s first step in commemorating its 20th year in business, which will be celebrated in 2008.
At www.medgarde.com visitors will notice a new logo and color theme. The layout is simple yet visually appealing. Visitors will find an array of well-organized information ranging from the company’s services and technological capabilities to its key differentiators, which make MedGarde’s business model unique. Likewise, transcriptionists seeking work can apply and test for the company using it’s automated system.
Existing clients will enjoy being able to track their audio files and transcribed reports using MedGarde’s web-integrated file management systems. Clients can electronically sign, download, print and fax documents all by visiting www.medgarde.com. The new system is very similar to the conveniences found with online banking.
For more information, visit www.medgarde.com.
MedGarde Corporation, a Virginia based firm, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription industry. The company improves the delivery of healthcare by providing customized health information management solutions ranging from dictation and transcription to distribution and retention. MedGarde’s market share includes hospitals, clinics and private practices.
MedGarde Corporation
4501 Singer Court, Suite 210
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
703.817.1999
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde to Deploy New Document Management System
Chantilly, Virginia (June 1, 2006) Following extensive preparation, MedGarde is announcing the rollout of its new document management technology - MediScribe. The company will be discontinuing its LiFECYCLE and ChoiceSuite product lines in favor of a new system designed to deliver similar yet streamlined and significantly improved capabilities. MedGarde will begin a phased transition to the new system beginning June 2006. The transition is scheduled to be complete by September 2006. Following the implementation of MediScribe, dictators and their support staff will have immediate access to enhanced features including:
- Electronic Signature
- Remote Printing
- Web Based Document Inquiry
- Automated Faxing
- HL7 Integrations
The new technology will work seamlessly with MedGarde’s dictation system to deliver the aforementioned improvements. Clients can elect to use any combination of the new features; however, the new technology will not impose any changes on the end-user. A recent poll conducted by MedGarde’s executive staff revealed that the overwhelming majority of MedGarde’s clients are eager to make use of the enhanced system.
Beyond MedGarde’s client base, MediScribe will deliver a unified transcription platform to MedGarde’s network of at-home medical transcriptionists. Many tasks which have been manually performed can now be automated. This means more time spent on transcription and less time consumed by repetitive administrative tasks. In addition, the new technology will improve communications with MedGarde’s nationwide workforce via a proprietary instant messaging system. Cynthia Kisamore, a MedGarde transcriptionist based in North Carolina, had this to say about the upgrade, “The new platform sounds like it is going to have some wonderful features. I can't wait to use it!” Ultimately, MedGarde’s upgrade will lead to a streamlined transcription process that improves overall document quality and consistency.
Clients seeking more information regarding the rollout of MediScribe are encouraged to visit www.medgarde.com or to contact their account representative.
About MedGarde Corporation
MedGarde Corporation, a Chantilly, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription and dictation industries. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the mission-critical medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
4501 Singer Court, Suite 210
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
703.817.1999
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Aids in Worldwide Tsunami Relief Effort
Chantilly, Virginia (January 6, 2005) Following the tsunami and earthquake tragedies in Southeast Asia and Eastern Africa, MedGarde is making a financial contribution to the American Red Cross to send monetary relief to the region. In the wake of the disaster, MedGarde Corporation has announced a gift giving program where the company will match whatever contribution its employees/transcriptionists would like to make. The MedGarde workforce is comprised of individuals throughout the United States. They are participating in the gift giving program where MedGarde will match, dollar for dollar, 100% of their individual contribution. MedGarde has already made a substantial initial donation and will continue to make further donations as determined by its workforce. Via the American Red Cross International Response Fund, the end result of these monetary gifts is immediate relief to those most in need. As of Tuesday, January 5, 2005, the American Red Cross has pledged $92 million, making it the number one charity thus far in the worldwide relief effort.
MedGarde encourages everyone who is capable to help the victims by contacting the American Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW or by visiting www.redcross.org.
MedGarde Corporation, a Chantilly, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription and dictation industries. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the mission-critical medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
4501 Singer Court, Suite 210
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
703.817.1999
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Unveils New Document Delivery Platform
Chantilly, Virginia (December 31, 2004) After months of beta testing, MedGarde today announced the launch of MedGarde Online, the company's new document delivery platform. MedGarde Online is simple, secure, and extremely powerful. The company's President reports, “If you can visit a web site, you can use MedGarde Online.” The application is hosted at the preeminent Internet centers in the world, the San Francisco / Silicon Valley area where approximately 30% of World's Internet traffic either originates or terminates. For maximum uptime and redundancy the application's data centers are co-located in San Francisco, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and Annapolis, MD.
MedGarde Online can interface with any FTP client yet, by itself, MedGarde Online is powerful, fast, and extremely user-friendly. The Windows Explorer-like interface coupled with its speed and functionality make it easily deployable within any organization within a matter of minutes. Due to its simple design, MedGarde Online makes it more convenient than ever for MedGarde's client base to transfer, access and manage their electronic medical records internally on their intranets and extranets, and with their business partners online.
In addition, MedGarde Online includes important security features to address HIPAA concerns relating to medical information made accessible via the Internet. MedGarde Online encrypts passwords and it uses 128 bit encryption as found in the government and banking sectors. In the coming months, MedGarde plans to transition its client base to the new delivery platform to streamline the document distribution process.
For additional information on MedGarde Online features, please contact MedGarde customer service or e-mail service@medgarde.com .
MedGarde Corporation, a Chantilly, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription and dictation industries. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the mission-critical medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
4501 Singer Court, Suite 210
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
703.817.1999
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Relocates its Corporate Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia (September 09, 2003) MedGarde Corporation publicizes today the upcoming move of its corporate headquarters to a new building at 4501 Singer Court in Chantilly, VA. The company will neighbor such companies as DynCorp, Freddie Mac, and Mobil which are also located in Fairfax County. MedGarde is moving to the new location from 5035 Backlick Road, Annandale, VA where it had been located since 2000. MedGarde maintains additional facilities in Alexandria, Virginia.
With months of planning, construction and validation finalized, MedGarde Corporation announces that its customer service center, primary data center, and corporate business operations will soon be serving customers at new facilities in Northern Virginia effective September 15, 2003. A company spokesperson said, “The relocation team is doing an excellent job in planning to ensure that there will be nearly no interruption in service to customers and to make certain that telephones and computer networks will be up and running as quickly as possible.”
The new location has been designed specifically for MedGarde Corporation's needs, with future growth in mind. "In planning the new facility," according to the spokesperson, "It is our focus to not only continue to provide unsurpassed customer service and technical support, but to add the capacity for customer training and create an environment that supports service needs both now and for years to come."
MedGarde has outgrown its previous offices at 5035 Backlick Road and needs to add capacity for new employees and customer support activities. "Our goal is to build an environment that permits us to refine state-of-the-art products and services for our clients while maintaining a culture committed to total customer satisfaction," the spokesperson relates.
The new mailing address is: SouthGate Center I, 4501 Singer Court, Suite 210, Chantilly, VA 20151. The customer service number to MedGarde effective September 15, 2003 will be 703-817-1999, and the fax number will be 703-817-1998. E-mail addresses remain unchanged.
MedGarde Corporation, a Chantilly, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription and dictation industries. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the mission-critical medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large. The company’s market share includes private practices, alternative care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, universities, intensive care units, hospital systems, and entire healthcare networks. The MedGarde workforce is comprised of a nationwide network of professional medical language specialists to include certified medical transcriptionists, transcription instructors, sales and support staff. 2003 marks the 15th anniversary of the company.
MedGarde Corporation
5035 Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
703.354.5624
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Introduces ChoiceSuite
Annandale, Virginia (November 20, 2002) MedGarde Corporation announced today the release of its suite of dictation and transcription management solutions - MedGarde ChoiceSuite. The ChoiceSuite is a package consisting of seven health information management solutions designed to be used individually or in combination to streamline the dictation and transcription process for MedGarde clients. Each component of the suite aims to fulfill a specific purpose in the document lifecycle which is both highly scalable and cost effective.
DictateChoice is a customizable dictation capture solution supporting both hand-held and telephone based dictation methods. TimeChoice is unique customizable turnaround system which meets even the most rigorous turnaround schedules. DeliveryChoice is a courier service now available in select cities for return of completed transcripts in hardcopy form. PrintChoice is a feature-rich remote printing service which is projected to be a popular compliment to e-mail. The PaperChoice component is a stationery creation service which can be used in combination with either hardcopy or electronic distribution of transcripts. CopyChoice is a digital telephotocopying service. Finally, HireChoice is a staffing program designed to ease the transition from in-house to outsourced transcription for healthcare organizations.
For additional information on ChoiceSuite services, features, and pricing, please contact MedGarde.
MedGarde Corporation, an Annandale, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription and dictation industries. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the mission-critical medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
5035 Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
703.354.5624
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Celebrates National Medical Transcriptionist Week
Annandale, VA (May 18, 2002) MedGarde is excited to announce the arrival of National Medical Transcriptionist Week. The company will be celebrating this week May 19 through May 25 by individually recognizing the efforts of each of its transcriptionists and inviting its clients to take note of this special occasion. Every year this week is reserved to celebrate the talents of medical transcriptionists and it serves as a forum to remind everyone of the vital role that medical transcriptionists play in the delivery of healthcare.
This year, the professional association of the medical transcription industry, AAMT (American Association for Medical Transcription), will be featured on a television show airing during National Medical Transcriptionist Week. Alexander Haig’s World Business Review, Special Medical Edition will feature AAMT to viewers nationwide. This show is typically seen on PBS, Long Term Care Network, and Health and Science Television Network. Please check your local listings or contact MedGarde for more information.
President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed National Medical Transcriptionist Week into observance on May 21, 1985. You can join MedGarde in celebrating this week by reading the proclamation recognizing medical transcriptionists below.
PROCLAMATION 5345 -- NATIONAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST WEEK, MAY 21, 1985
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Record-keeping is a vital function in our society, and one of the most important records for every American is the medical record. That record, including reports prepared and edited by a medical transcriptionist from physician dictation, is the permanent history of a patient's medical care.
A century ago, physicians knew many of their patients from birth, knew all their ailments, and provided all their medical care. Today, with medical specialization and greater mobility among people, many skilled physicians may treat the average American during a lifetime. Using transcribed medical reports, each physician can easily and quickly review a patient's medical history even if the physician has never seen that patient before. Because of the work done by trained medical transcriptionists, patients can be assured that the history of their medical care is portrayed accurately and legibly. Medical transcriptionists have therefore become a vital link between the physician and the patient.
It is appropriate for our Nation to recognize the contributions of medical transcriptionists. We should encourage hospitals, allied health education programs, and community colleges to provide appropriate courses of instruction recognizing the high standards that must be met by medical transcriptionists and the vital function they perform.
In recognition of the need for medical transcriptionists in today's society, the Congress, by Public Law 98 - 609, has designated the week beginning May 20, 1985, as "National Medical Transcriptionist Week" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of May 20 through May 26, 1985, as National Medical Transcriptionist Week, and I urge all Americans to participate in appropriate ceremonies in observance of this event.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth.
RONALD REAGAN
[FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER, 10:50 A.M., MAY 22, 1985]
MedGarde Corporation, an Annandale, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription industry. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
5035 Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
703.354.5624
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Addresses HIPAA
Annandale, VA (May 13, 2002) With the impending HIPAA regulations just a little less than a year away, MedGarde Corporation is working diligently to make certain that its systems and business procedures will be HIPAA compliant to meet the April 14, 2003 deadline. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, was born out of increasing concern regarding the integrity of patient privacy and confidentiality. Its relevance has become quite evident in recent years with the ease of access to medical records made possible by the Internet. On April 14, 2003, the HIPAA regulations will require all who have access to medical records (including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and their business associates like MedGarde) to comply with the privacy and confidentiality standards set forth by the federal government.
Although MedGarde has always taken strong precautionary measures to protect privileged information, the company is now investing even more significantly to achieve HIPAA compliance. MedGarde has dedicated an in-house initiative known as Team HIPAA to address the statutes in an effort to deploy MedGarde’s compliance strategy in a timeframe which meets the federal standards. Team HIPAA is also consulting with outside agencies to keep abreast of the latest changes as they occur. Simultaneously, educational activities are being conducted internally so that MedGarde’s staff stays abreast of the regulations.
MedGarde will be working closely with its client base over the next several months to implement the privacy and confidentiality standards set forth by this legislation. Between now and the deadline, MedGarde will assist its clients in achieving compliance by keeping them updated with mailings, feature articles in their newsletter - The MedGarde Compendium, and through press releases.
For more resources on HIPAA, please visit www.MedGarde.com. You may also visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ for additional information. Printed copies of the final ruling may be purchased from the Government Printing Office at 202-512-1800.
MedGarde Corporation, an Annandale, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription industry. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
5035 Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
703.354.5624
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
MedGarde Introduces The MedGarde Compendium
Annandale, VA (April 1, 2002) MedGarde Corporation is proud to announce the release of the first issue of the company’s newsletter, The MedGarde Compendium. The newsletter was born out of the need to keep its customer base better informed of the variety of medical transcription services offered by the company. Additionally, the newsletter will serve as a forum to communicate the latest industry trends as relevant to MedGarde’s customers.
The newsletter is well organized in an easy to read, informative, and attractive format. The articles are relevant, and discuss areas of interest to MedGarde’s clients like remote printing, rush services, and referral discounts. Of interest, to the medical community as a whole, are the articles addressing data security, dictation technology, and the industry’s professional association – AAMT. The newsletter also directs its readers to a wealth of Internet information, and employee profiles add a personal touch.
A company spokesperson said, “We are pleased to be able to offer this value-added component to our services. It is always our goal to keep our clients as well informed as possible. With the introduction of our newsletter, our clients will now be able to make even more informed decisions regarding their dictation and transcription needs.”
The MedGarde Compendium is scheduled to be published biannually to circulate spring/summer and fall/winter issues. All MedGarde customers will receive a complimentary issue with each printing. The company is considering making the newsletter available to non-customers for a fee. Details regarding subscriptions have not been disclosed to date.
MedGarde Corporation, an Annandale, Virginia based company, is a leading supplier of voice-to-text solutions within the medical transcription industry. MedGarde strives to be a frontrunner in technological innovation while delivering personalized service and addressing the medicolegal documentation needs of the medical community at large.
MedGarde Corporation
5035 Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
703.354.5624
www.MedGarde.com
Media Relations: media@MedGarde.com
