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Itâs no small task to run a transcription department when there are a lack of qualified transcriptionists, economic downturns, and an emphasis on improved documentation. At the University of Washington Medical Center, a 450-bed facility in Seattle, we manage 120 hours of incoming dictation per day. With more than 350,000 clinic visits per year and 1,500 inpatient discharges per month, dictation volumes have steadily increased by an average of 15 percent each year since 1996. In this article, weâll discuss our strategies for keeping quality high and costs under control.