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Karen T. Bates
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| Title: |
Business Unit Manager |
| Industry: |
Medical Transcription |
| Type of Organization: |
Medical Transcription Service Organization |
| Major Product/Service: |
Transcription of healthcare records |
| Expertise: |
Ms. Bates has over 30 years experience in healthcare documentation. She is responsible for the oversight of transcription services for several major U.S. healthcare providers. She also runs a cattle business in partnership with her husband. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
International |
| Affiliations: |
Fellow, Association for Healthcare Document Integrity; A.S.T.M., International |
| University/Degree: |
A.A., General Studies, New Mexico State University, 2004 |
| Born: |
September 12, 1946, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Cattle ranching, quarterhorse breeding and training, big game hunting |
| Spouse: |
James T. Bates, RMS |
| Married: |
February 14, 1998 |
| Children: |
Lorayne Day, Russell Fox |
| Work History: |
Ms. Bates has more than 30 years in the healthcare documentation industry, and has held various positions including Medical Transcriptionist, Editor, Production Manager, Educator and Pathology Practice Manager. |
| Honors & Awards: |
Twice Listed, Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges |
| Published Works: |
1 journal article |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Ms. Bates achieved the Certified Medical Transcriptionist credential in 1990. She was the President of the A.H.D.I. from 1998-2000 and 2002-2004, served as the National Director from 2000-2001 and was Secretary in 2001. |
