MedQuist Inc. is a leading provider of medical transcription software technology and services, enabling health systems, hospitals and group medical practices to manage clinical documentation workflow from voice capture through coding.  The company offers comprehensive software solutions including digital voice capture, speech recognition, electronic signature, medical coding systems and services, and mobile dictation devices.  Established in 1970 as Transcriptions Ltd, the company was among the first to develop a computer-based medical transcription package that replaced tape and cassette recorders with digital recording equipment. MedQuist purchased Transcriptions Ltd. in May 1994, and grew over the next few years through sales and acquisitions of smaller transcription service organizations.  The acquisitions of Lanier Healthcare, Speech Machines and Digital Voice Inc. brought together complementary technologies that enabled MedQuist to develop solutions-based offerings for the healthcare industry.