Introducing Medical Dictation for Mac Users with Helium

Discover how Helium enables seamless integration of Dragon Medical One for Mac

For years, clinicians using macOS devices have faced barriers when it comes to integrating powerful speech recognition tools like Dragon Medical One.

Until now, workarounds such as virtualization, remote access, or switching to Windows-based hardware were the only options for accessing industry-leading dictation software.

Enter Helium, a breakthrough solution that changes everything for Mac users in healthcare.

What is Helium? 

Helium is a cloud-based speech recognition platform developed specifically for macOS. Created by Voicepoint and now available in the United States, Helium brings the full power of Dragon Medical One to Apple environments without the need for third-party workarounds or complex setups.

For clinicians who rely on Apple devices like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, Helium delivers a native, streamlined dictation experience that integrates directly with their Dragon profiles.

Why Helium is a Game-Changer for Mac Users

Helium removes longstanding compatibility issues by allowing users to harness the benefits of Dragon Medical One on macOS. Whether you’re documenting in your EHR, creating referral notes, or managing patient records, Helium enhances productivity and improves workflow efficiency.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Seamless Integration with Dragon Medical One – Helium works effortlessly with existing Dragon Medical One profiles. All your custom commands, AutoTexts, and templates remain intact, meaning you can pick up right where you left off, without retraining or reconfiguring your setup.
• Optimized for Apple Silicon – Helium is fully compatible with Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 Pro processors, delivering fast, responsive performance and stability across macOS devices.
• Built for Medical Professionals – Helium supports industry-standard medical-grade microphones, including the Philips SpeechMike, ensuring that you get the best possible audio capture and speech recognition accuracy.
• Fast and Simple Setup – Forget complicated installs. Helium can be set up in just a few steps, giving clinicians a hassle-free way to get started with cloud-based documentation on macOS.
• Empowering Mac Users with Trusted Dragon Accuracy – Backed by the same powerful speech engine trusted by over 500,000 clinicians worldwide, Helium brings Dragon’s best-in-class accuracy to macOS users. Whether you’re documenting patient encounters, navigating EHR systems, or dictating notes, you get fast, reliable, and secure voice-driven documentation, on your Mac.

With The Dragon People as your support team, you’ll receive personalized onboarding, training, and technical assistance every step of the way. We make sure Helium works for your practice, workflow, and device preferences.

Ready to Experience Helium?

If you’re a Mac user who’s been waiting for a native dictation solution built around Dragon Medical One, now’s your moment. Helium offers a secure, efficient, and flexible way to bring world-class speech recognition to your Apple devices.

Contact us today to learn more, request a demo, or see how Helium can elevate your documentation workflow.