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.
NO startup fees
NO monthly minimums
NO additional charge for:
Rush reports
Weekend work
Quantity discount available
above 30,000 lines¹per month²
QA Staff Makes All the Difference
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!
IMT’s Quality Guarantee:
If you’re not satisfied with the quality of your first report, it’s free, up to $150* Send Me More Information *equates to approximately 30 transcribed pages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Having VR Issues?
The claimant did well following his baloneybelow-knee amputation …
Surgeries include a sing-a-longsingle lung transplant …
He had a pleasant dayinfluenza 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 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 is an experienced transcriptionist and skilled computer user who also supports and moderates for various online communities. Having this strong medical and technical background gives him the edge in workflow management, advanced MT training, and quality assurance support, all helping to ensure that your reports get done accurately and on time.
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.
Stephanie Range Workflow Manager
Stephanie has a diverse background in healthcare, working as a recreational therapist, as an office manager at a physical therapy clinic, and as a medical transcriptionist, as well as experience providing organization and oversight for her family as a mom and homeschool educator for her two kids.
MT Snapshots
Meet our amazing group of independent transcriptionists:
Esther O. from Washington
Transcription Experience: 26 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.”
Nicole H. from South Carolina
Transcription Experience: 23 years Other Experience: Personal injury paralegal Brief Bio: I enjoy medical transcription because each medical record for each patient is like learning a different story. It definitely keeps my job interesting and adds a lot of variety to my work. With five children and lots of pets, transcription has been the ideal job for keeping us close together as a family. In our spare time, we love to do volunteer work, camp, hike, and play with the “baby” of the family—our sweet Maltipoo Blake.
“IMT really impresses me as a company because of the meticulous requirements for grammar, formatting, and deadlines. It really shows a dedication to the field.”
Alison C. from Indiana
Transcription Experience: 22 years Education: AA in Office Administration with transcription subspecialty Brief Bio: I was a transcriptionist/medical scribe for 26 orthopedic surgeons, assisting doctors for up to 90 patients per day. I then moved on to work for an optometrist and also worked as an auditor/proofreader for a busy orthopedic office. I enjoy traveling around the country together with my husband and our 13-year-old son and spending time at our lake house on the weekends.
“Working at IMT has been an absolute joy! I love the flexibility of working from home as an independent contractor and the freedom it allows me to still be a mom. The level of professionalism, dedication, and accuracy at IMT is unmatched, and I am blessed to be a part of their team!”
Chris M. from Ohio
Transcription Experience: 23 years Education: Andrews School (2003) Favorite Specialties: Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Orthopedics Brief Bio: A lot of the work I've done in the past had been clinic work, but I did have the opportunity to do some workers' comp/IME reports, which were always very interesting to me. That is what drew me to IMT. I have been an MT from my home for 16+ years as I raised my three children as a single parent and now have the joy of helping to raise my grandson. Whenever possible, I like taking my dog for a walk in a nearby park and spending time with my grandson.
“What gets lost in the big MTSOs is a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. I love working with IMT where I'm treated as a person and not a machine.”
Julie E. from Illinois
Transcription Experience: 20 years Education: Western Governor's University (2017) Other Experience: Transcription supervisor; account manager Brief Bio: I have done IME work for 3+ years now, touching briefly on it before then. I also have supervisory experience as being an account manager for multiple clients and supervising 15+ transcriptionists at a time. This included the hiring of new transcriptionists and also doing all of their training and performing QA on all of their work until they were ready to be released on their own. I recently obtained my bachelor of science degree in health informatics, during which I learned much about HIPAA regulations and guidelines. I have a loving husband and two awesome “kids” ages 18 and 23. We are definitely animal lovers, and we have three dogs and a pet snake at the moment. We always have a variety of pets in our home to care for.
Jamie D. from North Carolina
Transcription Experience: 17 years Education: Medical Transcription Diploma and AA in Information Technology Other Experience: Real Estate Copywriter and Legal Transcription Brief Bio: I became a transcriptionist in 2006, starting out in an orthopedics office. For many years, I enjoyed working for a great company until they decided to close the business. In 2019, I serendipitously happened upon an ad for a position with IMT, applied, and here I am! When not working, you'll find me somewhere outside, either reading a book or exploring new places.
“Even though we are all working remotely in various parts of the country, IMT feels like a tight-knit team who are always there to help one another with compassion and understanding.”
Brynn N. from Montana
Transcription Experience: 14 years Education: University of Montana (2008); Career Step Medical Transcription & Editing (2010) Brief Bio: I have been transcribing for 10+ years for various specialties, of which my favorites include orthopedics and psychiatry. In my free time, I enjoy gardening and building our homestead/farm.
“All of the staff and editors at IMT are always prompt to answer any question, big or small. They have created the most user-friendly templates I have used and make accessing report information a breeze.”
Michelle R. from Georgia
Transcription Experience: 24 years Education: Louisiana State University (BA in secondary education) Favorite Specialty: Orthopedics Brief Bio: Transcription is a second career for me, but I have 20+ years of experience under my belt. I can do pretty much any specialty, but I'm especially proficient at orthopedics. I am the most uncoordinated person you'll ever meet so don't play sports, but I LOVE watching sports, any sport, live or on TV, but especially college football and baseball.
“I am enjoying perfecting a new skill set and love the challenging and interesting work I do with IMT! I have never worked for a company who cares about their finished product as much as they do.”
Courtney M. from Illinois
Transcription Experience: 19 years Education: University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign (minor in community health) Brief Bio: I discovered the transcription field by pure dumb luck while pursuing a second college degree, and I’ve never looked back. When I’m not playing chauffeur to two very active teenagers, you can find me at my desk with my “office assistants” close by.
“IMT has been my transcription home for many, many years. I love the high standards we are held to. We are constantly learning and improving and are valued as transcriptionists. There’s no better place to be!”
Marcia E. from Ohio
Transcription Experience: 26 years Education: Associate of Applied Science – Research & Laboratory Science; Bachelor of Science – Biology Other Experience: Laboratory Research Technician – Department of Anatomy; Neurosurgery Scheduling Coordinator Brief Bio: My work over the years as a medical-legal transcriptionist funded my college education, and I have maintained that service throughout my career. It now funds my passion for active international travel. The list includes kayaking the Sea of Cortez, hiking in Panama and Costa Rica, Nordic skiing in the Alps, and biking the islands of Spain. Fortunately, I am able to frequently pursue those activities locally as well.
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.read more
IMT is the standard for forensic reports. Their fast friendly service provides accurate reports that rarely need... editing. They will save you time.read more
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!read more
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.read more
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.read more
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 theread more
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.
