Radiology Dictation Software
Without the Cloud
On-device AI. No ePHI ever transmitted. No BAA required. Works offline in restricted hospital networks. Radiology vocabulary included. Mac + Windows.
Cloud dictation and radiology reports
don't mix
Every radiology report contains ePHI. Cloud dictation transmits it by design. That's a compliance problem you shouldn't have to manage.
The problem with cloud dictation
- Patient audio uploaded to vendor servers during transcription
- ePHI created outside the clinical environment
- BAA required from every dictation vendor
- Third-party data retention liability
- Fails in restricted hospital networks without internet access
- Enterprise licensing slows individual radiologist adoption
VoicePrivate — on-device processing
- All audio processed locally on your device — zero outbound requests
- ePHI is never created outside the clinical environment
- No BAA required — no third-party data handling
- Works offline in restricted hospital environments
- No IT procurement or enterprise contract required
- Download and use the same day
This is structural product behavior, not a compliance certification. The audio physically does not leave your device. You can verify it during a transcription session using any network monitor — you will see zero outbound traffic. Cloud dictation tools cannot make that claim.
How VoicePrivate handles
radiology reports
No integration required. No IT involvement. Dictate into any system that accepts text.
Dictate
Open the study in your PACS viewer. Press your hotkey. Dictate your findings and impression the way you normally would. VoicePrivate captures the audio locally — it never leaves your device.
Transcribe
The Whisper AI model runs entirely on your device. No internet request is made. Transcription completes in seconds. Audio is not stored — it is processed and discarded locally.
Copy
VoicePrivate types the transcribed text into whatever application is active. Paste into your RIS, PACS report interface, Epic, or any text field. No PACS integration required.
Audio never leaves your device — not during transcription, not during storage.
Built for the
radiology reading room
Radiology vocabulary
Imaging modalities (CT, MRI, PET, fluoroscopy, ultrasound), anatomical structures, contrast agents, measurement language, and impression formatting. Accurate out of the box.
Offline-first
No internet connection required. Works in air-gapped hospital networks, restricted reading room environments, and teleradiology setups with limited external access.
No BAA required
Audio is never transmitted to any server. No third-party data handling means no Business Associate Agreement is structurally necessary. Verify it yourself with a network monitor.
Mac + Windows
Full support on both platforms. Mac (including M-series chips) and Windows 10+. Same on-device model, same privacy guarantees, same radiology vocabulary on either OS.
PACS-agnostic
Plain text output types into any application. Works with PACS viewers, web-based RIS, Epic, and any report interface that accepts keyboard input. No integration required.
Custom dictionary
Extend coverage with subspecialty terms, institutional formats, referring physician names, or any abbreviations your reading group uses consistently.
How VoicePrivate
compares
Most radiologists are on PowerScribe or Dragon Medical One and evaluating whether the cost and complexity are still justified.
| Feature | VoicePrivate Healthcare | PowerScribe 360 | Dragon Medical One | Cloud AI tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-device processing | ✓ Yes | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud |
| ePHI transmitted | ✓ Never | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes |
| BAA required | ✓ No | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes |
| Works offline | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Mac support | ✓ Full (M-series) | Limited | ✗ No | Varies |
| Windows support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Varies |
| Radiology vocabulary | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | Varies |
| Works without IT procurement | ✓ Download and use | ✗ Enterprise contract | ✗ Enterprise contract | ✗ Enterprise contract |
| Annual cost per seat | $297/yr | $1,200–2,000+/yr | $600–900+/yr | Varies |
Cloud dependency and BAA status based on vendor-published documentation. Verify before making procurement decisions.
Designed for every
radiology workflow
Hospital and academic radiologists
Dictate structured reports directly into your RIS or PACS interface. No integration. No IT approval. Works inside the hospital network without internet access.
Teleradiologists
Read studies across multiple health systems without worrying about which vendor has a BAA in place. The dictation stays local regardless of what network you're on.
Private practice radiologists
Replace enterprise dictation systems without an enterprise contract. $297/yr covers everything. No per-seat negotiation, no procurement cycle, no BAA paperwork.
Radiology group administrators
Reduce per-seat PowerScribe or Dragon Medical costs across your group. Each radiologist manages their own license. No group contract required.
Common questions about
radiology dictation software
Do I need a BAA to use VoicePrivate?
No. VoicePrivate processes all audio locally on your device. Patient data is never transmitted to any server, so no Business Associate Agreement is structurally necessary. This is not a certification — it is how the product works architecturally. You can verify it yourself with a network monitor running during transcription.
Does it work with my PACS system?
Yes. VoicePrivate outputs plain text and uses system-level keyboard input to type into whatever application is in focus. It works with any PACS viewer, web-based RIS, Epic, and any report interface that accepts keyboard input. No PACS-specific integration or plugin is required.
Does it understand radiology terminology?
Yes. The healthcare dictionary includes radiology-specific vocabulary: CT, MRI, PET, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, anatomical structures, contrast agents, measurement terms, T2-weighted, FLAIR, diffusion-weighted imaging, and impression language. For subspecialty or institutional terms not covered, you can add them through the custom dictionary.
Can it work offline in a restricted hospital network?
Yes. VoicePrivate requires no internet connection to transcribe. The speech model runs entirely on your device. It works normally in restricted environments where external network access is blocked or limited, including secure reading rooms and air-gapped hospital networks.
How does it compare to PowerScribe or Dragon Medical One?
PowerScribe 360 and Dragon Medical One both process audio in the cloud and require Business Associate Agreements. VoicePrivate processes audio entirely on-device, requires no BAA, works offline, and is available without an enterprise contract. VoicePrivate Healthcare costs $297/yr per seat versus $1,200–2,000+/yr for PowerScribe and $600–900+/yr for Dragon Medical One.
Does it work on Windows as well as Mac?
Yes. VoicePrivate Healthcare Edition is available for both Mac (including M-series) and Windows 10+. Both versions process audio locally with the same on-device model. Download the version for your platform from the trial page.
More from
VoicePrivate Healthcare
Mac-optimized radiology dictation
Deep-dive Mac-specific page for radiologists, including M-series performance details.
VoicePrivate Healthcare Edition
Full feature set, 30+ specialties, and edition overview.
Privacy architecture
Technical explanation of on-device processing and why no BAA is required.
Pricing
Healthcare Edition from $34.99/mo or $297/yr. No enterprise contract required.