iCLOUD WebPACS helps you achieve the access you need for a better healthcare future- Accessible Anytime, Anywhere! Comparison with On-premise PACS

1. Compare Benefits iCLOUD WebPACS Traditional On-Premise PACS
*Comparison of Leading PACS Provider
Initial PACS set-up fee for PACS user No software to install! One-time minimal Significant Costs! Small site’s start at $30,000+
licenses, software upgrades, 7-year set-up fee for configuration and USD for installation of hardware and software.
storage preferences. Infinitely scalable, as much Additional hardware is installed in preparation
or as little service as you need at any time for handling peak demand. If you needs grow
beyond, more equipment must be purchased
Radiology Viewer Utilize existing, also able to view images Significant Costs! Each viewer starts at
from Personal PC or PDA anywhere $15,000+USD plus an annual fee beginning at
globally! $3000+USD = $15,000+ USD over 5 yr. (min.
term). Viewers also are required and generally
a site would want/require more than one
Monthly Access fee for licensing and Not Required! Entire infrastructure Significant Costs! Monthly costs begin at
software upgrades provided for you, seamless application $800+USD/ month or $10,000+ USD/yr. =
$50,000+ USD over 5 yrs. (min. term)
Hardware Obsolescence- Cost to replace Not applicable! Cloud technology utilized Significant costs! Time required varies
servers and workstations (in year 4 or 5) with no onsite equipment servers *ensure Hardware covered in warranty
RIS (Radiology Information Service)- Included at no additional charge $10,000+ USD set-up plus ongoing monthly
integrates billing and patient scheduling fee = an additional $5000+ UDS/year 5 yr. (min
for efficiency and information accuracy term) = $25,000 USD
Total Cost over 5 years to have on- With a 5 year agreement, monthly fee is Start at $500,000+ USD for a small site over 5
premise PACS waived with only cost being initial one- year (average term). *An image upload
time set-up + modest “per use” pay as maximum may be in place with additional
you go upload fee structure cost/image charges applied
On-site training Optional and only if required. Application Manufactures may charge in excess of $5000
is extremely user friendly with ongoing and require with every upgrade. Training
support to answer questions at no cost! requirements are significant and ongoing.
Minimum bandwidth requirement to 512K - 1.5Mbps recommended- users T-1 bandwidth, significant costs from local ISP
utilize service with access can view over standard provider and not available everywhere.
internet connection anywhere globally! Dedicated access costly *$3500+ USD/month
Other potential costs: Customization of Inclusive, NO HIDDEN COSTS! Imaging Additional one-time charges plus ongoing
reports, physician and patient type set- equipment to be DICOM send otherwise monthly charge for each; Additional charges
up, customer set-up of logo and specs. Digitizer required generally exist for all features
Convert AVI formatted video into DICOM Inclusive! Significant cost: $12,000+ USD plus monthly
to be stored and displayed in PACS fee = $15,000+ USD (5 yr. term)
Image Capture- Digitizer or Vidar Imaging equipment needs to be DICOM If site doesn’t currently have in place, capital
equipment captures images from non- send otherwise Digitizer required, one equipment cost. Confirm if ongoing monthly
DICOM modalities time capital equipment cost only. Vidar applies. If existing in place, confirm
enables you to archive previous X-rays. compatibility.
Human Resources Zero maintenance, upgrades PACS Administrators required to manage
automatically provided for you equipment with salary $80,000+ USD/year
Environmental Impact- Energy Green technology, running applications in Significant energy consumption required to
consumption and carbon emissions the cloud can reduce carbon emissions by run own infrastructure, facility space required
considerations 30% or more, reduced storage spend for equipment
*Cost-effective substitute for eliminating film and/or digital CD/DVD burning along with associated courier costs resulting in per exam
distribution costs substantially lower than conventional methods with better image quality
*iCLOUD WebPACS Interfaces and complements other PACS systems uniting healthcare globally
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