The medical transcription service industry has been around for quite some time. There were lots of misconceptions about the work when it began, and with time and the emergence of advanced technology and AI, the significance of transcription services is not better understood, and still people have a lack of understanding about its importance.

• Concerns regarding security.

In general, it is thought that there is a risk of a security breach and that private information could be compromised because various people handle patient information in order to finish the documentation process. In reality, medical transcription companies use encryption technology and are HIPAA compliant. As a result, the likelihood of a security breach is nil.

• It's just "typing work."

Though the main work does involve typing out what is dictated by the doctors, the nature of the work doesn't stop with that. The transcriptionists have to edit any dictational errors or flag them, create EMRs or EHRs from the dictated notes, discern what is significant from the dictated notes, and omit any overlaps of conversations.

• Transcriptionists don't require much training.

Transcriptionists must not only be able to type but also be well-versed in medical terminology, abbreviations, and specialty-specific terminology. Dictations are not simply transcribed; they are edited for clarity and accuracy, with any errors corrected or highlighted.

• Industry will switch from humans to technology-based documentation.

Numerous technological advancements, such as voice recognition software and AI-based transcriptions that produce documents instantly in real time, have become well-known in the industry. It should be understood that technology has increased speed but not accuracy. Human services are still required to ensure the documents are error-free. Technology cannot outperform humans in terms of omitting clinically irrelevant information. As a result, humans are still required to create an accurate document.