IME Panel Companies

The IME Business Is What We Know Best

Put Our Expertise to Work for You Being a member of the claims community yourself, you already know that forensic medical reports are part of a highly specialized field of work. At IMT, we know that too. Independent medical examinations, record reviews, addendum reports, peer reviews, and multispecialty panel exams are part of our day-to-day vocabulary. Our team has decades of combined experience, and we know these documents inside and out. If you can't say the same about your current transcription provider, here are some reasons why you should consider making a change:
		We are the sole transcription and formatting source for multiple panel companies, and we also transcribe IMEs directly for numerous forensic psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, chiropractors, and other specialists. Our MTs have training and experience to back up their work, being skilled at medical, legal, and insurance terminology, and they know how to handle the lengthy, complicated dictations that make up an IME. We fully understand the importance and value of these reports, that their contents impact the lives of everyday people, and that they must be of the highest possible caliber to stand up in a court of law. We have both the staff and the know-how to take on either your occasional overflow dictation or your entire transcription workload, and our veteran US-based team will be available when you need them.

Why Reports from IMT Are Better:
Dates are written out to ensure accuracy.	Abbreviations are expanded for improved clarity.	Reviewer's comments are made to stand out from surrounding text.
Reports are carefully formatted for maximum readability and ease of locating information.	Records are organized chronologically, even if you didn't have time to dictate them that way.	Dictate as much or as little as you'd like at one time, and review and edit your report in progress at any point.
Possible discrepancies or oversights and any questions from the MT will be clearly flagged so you can examine and resolve them before sending out your report.	Information from available cover letter(s) will be incorporated into the report, including reviewer questions buried in the text that may have been overlooked.	Reports will always be completed according to your preferences, maintaining the highest level of professionalism, promptness, and completeness.

Most transcription companies hand-check only a small random sampling of their reports, just to identify any major issues their MTs may be having.
At IMT, every report is processed by our quality assurance team to ensure that even minor problems don't begin to creep into your important documents.
Our thorough review process adds value, allowing us to identify errors and carefully screen each report we transcribe for completeness, clarity, and quality.

In medical transcription, you get what you pay for, so only pay for the very best!

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Michael Hatzakis, MDPhysiatrist • Bellevue, WA

Reports are consistently returned quickly; the reports are completed with exceptional accuracy, and their firm is always dependable.

Russell Vandenbelt, MDPsychiatrist • Bellevue, WA

My reports vary in length from 10 pages to over 50 pages. On the occasion of needing a report transcribed on a short time frame, they have always helped me beat deadlines.

Jennifer James, MDNorthwest Physical Medicine • Seattle, WA

Thank you! Always phenomenal work product with unbelievable turnaround!

Elizabeth Ziegler, PhDClinical Neuropsychologist • Spokane, WA

I highly recommend IMT, especially if you do forensic work, where attention to detail is paramount.

Jennifer James, MDNorthwest Physical Medicine • Seattle, WA

Thank you so very much for always coming through for me!

Mona BetzlerNorthwest Medical Experts • Seattle, WA

The team's professionalism and consistent care for delivery of a polished product reflects the integrity of the consultant's work and is exactly what separates them from others in the transcription industry.

Diana Kraemer, MDNeurosurgeon • Seattle, WA

High-quality transcription. Proofreading built in. Weekend rush job? Time and date sorting? Formatting or re-formatting? Multiple jobs at once, all in a rush? No problem.

Michael Hatzakis, MDPhysiatrist • Bellevue, WA

Always responsive for special requests and exceedingly organized with my preferred formatting.

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Diana Kraemer, MDNeurosurgeon • Seattle, WA

High-quality transcription. Proofreading built in. Weekend rush job? Time and date sorting? Formatting or re-formatting? Multiple jobs at once, all in a rush? No problem.

Diana Kraemer, MDNeurosurgeon • Seattle, WA

I have worked with many panels and transcription companies over the past decade. IMT is the best.

Michael Hatzakis, MDPhysiatrist • Bellevue, WA

Always responsive for special requests and exceedingly organized with my preferred formatting.

Russell Vandenbelt, MDPsychiatrist • Bellevue, WA

Their work is efficient, high quality and always fairly priced. I rarely have transcription errors I need to correct.

Mona BetzlerNorthwest Medical Experts • Seattle, WA

The team's professionalism and consistent care for delivery of a polished product reflects the integrity of the consultant's work and is exactly what separates them from others in the transcription industry.

Jennifer James, MDNorthwest Physical Medicine • Seattle, WA

Thank you! Always phenomenal work product with unbelievable turnaround!

Elizabeth Ziegler, PhDClinical Neuropsychologist • Spokane, WA

IMT is undoubtedly the best transcription service I have used! They are extremely reliable, punctual, and detail oriented.

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If you're researching transcription services, you've probably noticed most of them bragging about their 24-hour turnaround time (TAT) on every report, which is perfect for daily office notes and general correspondence. From experience, however, we know that when it comes to lengthy IME dictations, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for TAT. Rather, turnaround can better be determined based on the specific needs of a particular report. Maintaining some flexibility with turnaround times allows us to:

… prioritize reports according to due date and anticipated length so that you get the highest-caliber documents when you need them.
… take advantage of the quality and consistency benefits of a single MT working on your report from start to finish.
… perform rush jobs and weekend work at no additional charge.

In the end, if your transcription service has promised a 24-hour turnaround on your 100-page IME, you'd better check it carefully, because they probably didn't!

The claimant did well following his baloney below-knee amputation …

Surgeries include a sing-a-long single lung transplant …

He had a pleasant day influenza A last year …

Voice recognition errors are no laughing matter in a courtroom. You've probably seen them before, but how embarrassing would it be if such a mistake turned up in one of your forensic examinations?

At IMT, our transcriptionists are live human beings who are committed to quality, attentive to even minor details, and genuinely enthusiastic for the work we do. Left in our hands, your IME documents can bolster both your credibility and your professional image. Left to chance or to the whims of a computer program, however, the effect may be quite the opposite!

Gerri Newman
President

Gerri graduated from Montana State University in 1981, working 13 years for the US Forest Service before starting a secretarial firm in 1994 that rapidly shifted its focus to medical transcription. Gerri's meticulous attention to detail comes to the fore in her customer service, organizational abilities, and farsightedness in identifying and handling potential problems.

Matthew Leonard
Operations Manager

Matthew is an experienced transcriptionist and skilled computer operator who also supports and moderates for various online communities. Having this strong medical and technical background gives Matthew an undeniable edge in workflow management, advanced MT training, and quality assurance support, all helping to ensure that your reports get done accurately and on time.

Stephanie Range
Workflow Manager

Stephanie has a diverse background in healthcare and in the medico-legal system, having worked as a recreational therapist, as an office manager at a physical therapy clinic, and as a medico-legal transcriptionist, as well as experience providing organization and oversight for her family as a mom and homeschool educator for her two kids.

Kathee Rose
QA Specialist

Kathee is a seasoned MT who graduated with honors from the Career Step medical transcription program. Her many years of industry experience are vital to the support and communication that drive our quality assurance process. Kathee's sharp eye and strong grammar skills keep our MTs at the top of their game so your reports are the best that they can be.

Marcia Eck
Record Summary QA

Marcia's many years as a medico-legal transcriptionist have funded her college education, including degrees in Research and Laboratory Science as well as Biology. Her sharp eye for grammar and punctuation, as well as her extensive experience with insurance companies, attorneys, and the Workers' Compensation system, make Marcia an invaluable part of our Record Summary team.

Meet our amazing group of independent transcriptionists:

Esther O. from Washington

Transcription Experience: 27 years
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Other Experience: Registered nurse
Brief Bio: Aloha kākou — Hello everyone. I am originally from the island of O‘ahu but now live in Washington state. In my spare time, I like to try new cuisines and, weather permitting, to explore the outdoors or different places with family and friends. Prior to transcribing medical reports, I specialized in many areas in my nursing career (nearly a decade): med-surg, postpartum (hospital setting), and float nurse in various departments. My favorite department to work in was postpartum.

“Working with IMT, one can find lōkahi — unity expressed with harmony.”

Michael Battaglia, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Bellevue, WA

Daniel Brzusek, DO
Physiatrist
Bellevue, WA

Sean Ghidella, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Lakewood, WA

Jennifer James, MD
Physiatrist
Seattle, WA

Barbara Jessen, MD
Neurologist
Burien, WA

Diana Kraemer, MD
Neurosurgeon
Seattle, WA

Russell Vandenbelt, MD
Psychiatrist
Bellevue, WA

Elizabeth Ziegler, PhD
Neuropsychologist
Spokane, WA

Michael Battaglia, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Bellevue, WA

Daniel Brzusek, DO
Physiatrist
Bellevue, WA

Sean Ghidella, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Lakewood, WA

Jennifer James, MD
Physiatrist
Seattle, WA

Barbara Jessen, MD
Neurologist
Burien, WA

Diana Kraemer, MD
Neurosurgeon
Seattle, WA

Russell Vandenbelt, MD
Psychiatrist
Bellevue, WA

Elizabeth Ziegler, PhD
Neuropsychologist
Spokane, WA

Independent Medical Transcription, Inc.

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Michael Hatzakis

21:59 28 Jul 21

I have been a physician expert for 15 years. I have used IMT for a large part of that time and have worked with Gerri Newman throughout. I have also used multiple other transcription services over those years and none come even close to IMT's quality of work, their incredible attention to detail, the cleanness of their report product and great customer service interface.IMT is truly the "Intel Inside" of my forensic business. My business runs more smoothly and I provide far higher quality products having them under the covers of my operation. They do exceptionally well for rush requests, special requests and really anything I need when it comes to creating quality report products. I cannot say enough about my experience with them. Michael.

Sean Ghidella

14:37 22 Jun 20

IMT is the standard for forensic reports. Their fast friendly service provides accurate reports that rarely need editing. They will save you time.

Resolute Michaels

20:01 05 Oct 19

A cut above the rest! Extra care and attention to detail makes all the difference.

Steve Overman

14:58 01 Aug 19

Timely and reliable service that has been wonderful even though I use them very part-time! It is SO much better than than my former efforts at voice activated dictation. Their proof reading is such a bonus!

Eric Petrie

22:59 26 Jul 19

IMT is the best medical transcription service I have worked over my nearly 15 years of doing independent medical examinations. I can't remember the last time their staff made a transcription error. Turnaround is also amazingly fast on a routine basis and President Gerri Newman is always accessible and willing to go the extra mile to handle special situations.

Rick Rivera

02:23 20 Jul 19

I have used IMT for years. I have never had a problem. I am extremely happy with the service I have received. I would recommend IMT services to any and all.

Dan Brzusek

16:47 09 Jul 19

Very responsive particular needs of the customer. I have decided to all of my business to this service. I previously had contracted with 3 other transcription services.This is the most professional transcription service of ever experiencing a 42 years physiatry practice so glad to have the

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Whether you represent a major IME panel company, a personal injury law firm, or an insurance company; whether you are a physician or specialist who has been called upon to testify as an expert witness; or whether you are a dedicated and experienced MT looking to apply your knowledge to an exciting field that touches the lives of everyday people, you're in the right place!

Just let us know how we can grow together and build a stronger future while helping you accomplish your professional goals and meeting the unique needs and challenges of the medical claims community.

	NO startup fees
	NO monthly minimums
	NO additional charge for: Rush reports Weekend work
	Quantity discount available above 30,000 lines^¹ per month^²


IME Transcription Three pages or three hundred pages, we can handle the most complex IME, peer review, record review, and addendum reports you can dictate.		RR Summaries Too many pages to review? Too much irrelevant information in the records? Let us do the grunt work so you can focus your attention on what really matters.
Report Formatting Got a messy transcript that needs a little TLC? We can help bring your report up to the exacting standards needed to be taken seriously in a court of law.		Templates & Macros Do you handle a lot of the same report types or dictate the same text over and over? Save time by having a custom template and quick macro text on hand.
	General Transcription Medical, legal, insurance, business, law enforcement … if you can dictate it, we can transcribe it, and to the same precise standards as all of our other reports!

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