DictaFlow Medical

Epic dictation software for Citrix on Windows.

For clinics comparing Epic dictation software, DictaFlow Medical Pro supports controlled hold-to-talk text entry in Epic Hyperspace, including many Citrix and remote Windows setups. Larger health systems that need deep enterprise commands and an established Nuance rollout may prefer Dragon Medical One. Test either option in the exact managed environment before rollout.

Built for Windows 10 and 11 with Citrix Workspace, VMware Horizon, and Remote Desktop. Test it in your clinic’s managed environment before rolling it out.

Why Epic dictation fails in Citrix at home

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The "Clipboard Wall"

Most hospitals disable "Clipboard Redirection" for security. This breaks cloud dictation tools that try to paste text.

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The DictaFlow Fix

DictaFlow enters text as simulated keystrokes instead of using clipboard paste. This can work in Citrix environments where clipboard redirection is blocked. Clinics should test their exact managed setup before rollout.

How DictaFlow works with Epic on Windows

1. Speak into DictaFlow Medical

DictaFlow Medical offers hold-to-talk dictation through its reviewed Medical configuration. The clinician starts recording when ready, then reviews the transcription before adding it to the chart.

2. Text is injected as keystrokes

Typing Mode sends text as keystrokes to the active Epic Hyperspace field instead of pasting it from the clipboard. It also works in many Citrix Workspace and VMware Horizon sessions.

3. Direct field typing doesn’t require an Epic plugin

Direct field typing doesn't need an Epic plugin or HL7 interface. Managed devices and hospital networks may still need IT approval, a vendor review, and testing under local security policies.

DictaFlow vs Dragon Medical One for Epic

Feature DictaFlow Dragon Medical One
Price$39/user/month; $29/user/month for 5+ seatsUsually quote-based
Citrix workflowKeystroke typing mode; test local policyEnterprise deployment and support path
Epic integrationDirect field typing without an Epic pluginDeeper enterprise commands and integrations
Best fitControlled text entry into existing EHR fieldsOrganizations already using Nuance infrastructure
Clinical controlClinician starts dictation and reviews text before chart entryVaries by configured workflow

Also works with Cerner, Meditech, and Allscripts

DictaFlow Medical can enter text into active fields in Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and other EHRs that accept keyboard input. How it works depends on the application, remote session settings, and local security policies.

See all features on the medical dictation page or compare tools on our dictation software comparison. Mac doctors comparing Dragon Medical One can also read our guide to medical dictation software for Mac.