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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Transcribe Me, Inc., to provide transcription of medical records, reports, interviews, conversations, notes and letters for the Monterey County Health Department's Medical Therapy Unit, in the amount of $35,000, for the period retroactive from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Transcribe Me, Inc., to provide transcription of medical records, reports, interviews, conversations, notes and letters for the Monterey County Health Department's Medical Therapy Unit, in the amount of $35,000, for the period retroactive from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department (Department) operates the medical therapy unit that serves as the focal point for the coordination of all CCS physical and occupational therapy and medically related services for physically handicapped children eligible for CCS. The Medical Therapy Program operates 4-6 Medical Therapy Clinics each month at their sites in which pediatricians, orthopedists and physiatrists see patients with the therapy team. Each physician generates a medical report for each patient that is seen. In addition, there are periodic requests for physicians to generate letters or notes regarding therapy, durable medical equipment, or bracing/splinting needs for the client.
Transcribe Me Inc. provides the services for physicians to generate letters or notes using a speech to text platform. Transcribe Me, Inc. offers a technology that allows to upload audio and video from any smartphone or digital device and convert it into searchable and shareable text. Their services have been cost effective, efficient, and responsive. Because of their responsive and efficient services, the Monterey County Health De...
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