FreedomPACS Blog
Practical articles on PACS, DICOM, radiology workflow, and HIPAA-compliant medical image sharing — written for clinic owners, IT, and radiologists.
- Fundamentals··8 min read
What is a PACS system? A radiology practice owner’s guide
What a PACS system is, how it works, and what radiology practice owners should look for — from cloud vs on-premises and image sharing to scalability, cost, and support.
Read article → - Buyer Guide··9 min read
Cloud PACS vs On-Premises PACS: how to decide in 2026
How to choose between cloud PACS and on-premises PACS in 2026 — cost, access, control, IT burden, scalability, security, disaster recovery, and performance compared.
Read article → - Buyer Guide··11 min read
DICOM Viewer Requirements: a buyer’s checklist
A practical checklist for choosing a DICOM viewer — compatibility, speed, diagnostic tools, web access, PACS integration, sharing, security, support, and cost.
Read article → - Compliance··10 min read
HIPAA-compliant medical image sharing: what your patient portal must do
What a patient portal must do for HIPAA-conscious medical image sharing — controlled access, image protection, easy patient access, uploads, and PACS integration.
Read article → - Workflow··10 min read
Modernizing imaging workflow at a small radiology practice (without breaking the bank)
How a small radiology practice can modernize imaging workflow without overspending — easier image access, fewer CDs, happier referrers, and gradual, scalable upgrades.
Read article → - Buyer Guide··8 min read
Free online DICOM viewers: what to know before you rely on one
What free online DICOM viewers can and can’t do — privacy, upload limits, diagnostic tools, and when a browser-based viewer is enough for your practice.
Read article → - Workflow··10 min read
Migrating from on-premises PACS to cloud PACS: a step-by-step guide
A practical migration plan from on-premises PACS to cloud PACS — data migration, downtime, DICOM routing, validation, and how to avoid disrupting reading workflow.
Read article → - Compliance··8 min read
How to share an MRI or CT scan securely
The practical, HIPAA-conscious ways to share an MRI or CT scan beyond CDs — using secure links and a patient portal, for patients, referrers, and specialists.
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