FileCloud Supports DICOM

FileCloud is the best file sharing, sync, and backup software for the healthcare industry

FileCloud provides instant access to critical information whenever needed, across any device or network.

• HIPAA compliant file sharing
• Secure file sharing
• Complete control over files and folders
• Seamless consistent experience across devices
• Granular permission controls for administrators
• Data loss prevention
• end-point backup

“Easy integration of FileCloud with our existing network drive structure was superb.” – Steve, IT Manager

Case Study - Precyse

Problem – Precyse needed a cloud based solution that would enable their external to backup their systems and share data across a variety of devices. They also needed a secure server to store data of their users securely on premise and needed this data to be available via credentials.

Solution – FileCloud solved all the issues of Precyse. It was so easy to install and customize. FileCloud lets the users access their files via the browser, mobiles and tablets. It also provides Precyse with an on premise solution, enhancing the security of user data. This eliminates the need of any external servers.

Regarding the handling of PHI, FileCloud is fully HIPAA compliant and provides an audit control to record and examine the activity of users who have access to such information.

“We chose FileCloud because of its ease of setup, price and we can use our own IT infrastructure.” -Chris, Lead IS Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are DICOM images?
DICOM or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine is an international standard to relay medical imaging and related data. Similarly, DICOM can also refer to the file format that is used to bundle and store this medical imaging data, often appearing as DCM or DCM30 (DICOM 3.0).

What are DICOM standards?
DICOM is a communication standard for the exchange of medical imaging information between computer systems. This comprehensive standard provides specifications for information content, file structures, code, and protocols for medical images and image-related information. This standard applies to images that are transmitted, stored, retrieved, printed, processed, and displayed.

How big are DICOM files?
DICOM files for a medical imaging procedure, including X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or CT scans, often include several high-resolution images. As a result, DICOM files are quite large (up to or even exceeding 35 MB), which makes sending them securely via email a challenge.

Can DICOM images be emailed?
Because of the size of most DICOM image sets, they generally exceed email attachment limitations unless they are compressed. Some DICOM viewing software includes an export function, which will automate the compression process, but other applications like FileCloud support large file sharing to retain file quality.

Is DICOM secure?
Traditionally, DICOM files have been relayed to patients or authorized users via compact disc (CD). CDs are loaded with image files, a DICOM reader, and information about the data origins. Recently, it has been found that these CD files could be manipulated without alerting users to the changes.

How to view DICOM files?
DICOM files can be viewed through a DICOM reader, often included on a CD or USB. Free DICOM readers are also available online, but these may not offer appropriate levels of security. FileCloud is a secure file storage and sharing platform that supports DICOM image viewing and storage.

Is DICOM encrypted?
DICOM images are not automatically encrypted, though they do need a special software to access the file extension. DICOM viewers are often included in the USB or CD with the DICOM files. FileCloud supports DICOM files and offers secure, fast encryption for data at rest and in transit.