On-line MTs are researching and networking through e-mail, newsletters, state boards, forums and web sites without any formal organization.

- AAMT, The American Association for Medical Transcription, https://www.aamt.org/, was founded in 1978. AAMT, P.O. Box 576187, Modesto, CA 95357-6187; 800, 982-2182. Fax: 209, 551-9317. Members receive the bimonthly Journal of the Association for American Medical Transcription; access to AAMT's professional staff; discounts on products and services; educational conferences; the names of local AAMT Chapter Presidents; an examination to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist; and opportunities to serve in local and national leadership.

- MTIA, Medical Transcription Industry Alliance, for MT Services: https://www.mtia.com/, Molly Malone, 800-543-MTIA, Conference in April, Interview 11/98.

- American Health Information Management Association, https://www.ahima.org/ 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611, 312, 787-3672, AHIMA

- MTDaily.org,
https://www.MTDaily.org, a charitable organization for the medical transcription community.

- MTInda.org,
https://MTInda.org, the networking center for Indian MTs & MTSOs

- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, HIMSS, https://www.himss.org/about/allaboutus.html, 230 East Ohio, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611-3269, 312/664-HIMS, Fax 312/664-6143, HIMSS