DICTATION SYSTEM SHOPPERS

Don’t make your next dictation purchase a standalone system.

You can now have a totally integrated system (from dictation through transcription, document management and electronic record storage) for about the same price as the cost of managing transcription and buying separate systems.  TAeDictate eliminates the proprietary nature intrinsic to conventional dictation systems of the past by utilizing the most current wave file technology and standard hardware.  Arrendale provides the following features with the TAeSeries® platform:

1.        Dictation system integration as part of the TAeSeries® product suite.  TAeDictate works seamlessly with TAeTranscribe for transcription and QA, TAeSign for physician electronic signature and TAeDistribute to deliver print and fax copies automatically.
2.        A single local telephone line (Internet connection) in place of previously required dual lines (One for dictation system listen and another for transcription system connection) for at-home transcriptionists.  When your at-home transcriptionists live across state or local calling lines, substantial savings are achieved with a single local Internet connection versus dual long distance lines.
3.        Open systems architecture including:

A.      Dialogic® voice cards, which are recognized as the best in the industry for providing a robust dictation environment
B.       Windows® NT/2000 Operating system
C.       Standard PC server
D.      Simplified maintenance.  With open systems, service can be performed by your facility’s IT staff.  There is no longer the need to wait for an on-site visit by a dictation company technician.

4.        Fewer ports and no costly upgrades.  With TAeDictate, ports are only required for the connection of dictators, not transcriptionists.  Transcriptionists receive voice files via Internet or in-house network. With eDictate, individual ports cost less than the competition’s and you will need fewer of them.
5.        The ability for a supervisor (or physician or QA staff) to listen to a dictation without being connected to the dictation server.  The dictation voice file is saved with the completed transcription and available for playback at their desktop using Windows® Media Player, unlike standalone dictation systems which use costly listening devices.
6.        Ability to mimic current dictation prompting which eliminates the need for physician training on a new system.  No need to change existing physician habits.
7.        Price, Price, Price!  Distinct price advantages are provided with the integrated dictation and transcription of TAeDictate and TAeTranscribe for both initial software purchase and ongoing support.
8.        Continuity of ownership compared to uncertainty of traditional dictation vendors:

·         AAI, serving healthcare with unchanged ownership since 1989
·         MedQuist Purchase of DVI, April 2001.
·         Platinum Equity Purchase of Lanier Healthcare, November 2000
·        Lernout and Hauspie (L&H) Purchase of Dictaphone, May 2000

August 2001 TA® News