Case Study - Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg

Considering a new way to work

Dr. Roni Talukdar, a fellowship-trained breast radiologist and President of the Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF), is cautious when evaluating new technologies. “By nature, I’m cynical about products that claim to revolutionize radiology,” he shares. “Many tools promise efficiency and improved outcomes but fail to deliver for experienced radiologists who perform these tasks daily.”

For RAF, quality of care is paramount. Since 1948, Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) has delivered subspecialized diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services throughout Virginia, performing approximately 80,000 screeners annually using advanced imaging technologies.

When approached by ScreenPoint Medical about harnessing Transpara® AI as part of RAF’s mammography workflow, Dr. Talukdar had two requirements: first, that it delivered. Could it truly help enhance cancer detection and improve the health of RAF’s patients and community?

Second, could it develop a better way to work? Across the radiology industry, a growing issue faces clinics and practices of all sizes: a fixed number of radiologists must support a growing number of screening mammograms, leading to overwork and burnout. Artificial intelligence should solve for burnout and fatigue, not contribute to them.

Introducing Transpara

ScreenPoint Medical’s approach to AI stood out: backed by the largest body of clinical research, the Transpara Detection algorithm acts as a concurrent second reader for breast radiologists, prioritizing cases by risk and identifying areas of concern within each study to help the radiologist quickly apply their clinical judgement.

“What appealed to me was how Transpara helps tackle eye fatigue, overall fatigue, and burnout by enabling us to do more with less. We are able to stratify studies and spend time on the studies that need it, because we save time on other studies,” Dr. Talukdar explains.

“By allocating our energy and time more effectively, we can improve both efficiency and the quality of care,” he continues. As a bonus, he points out, at the end of the day, radiologists using Transpara go home with “more gas left in the tank” for their families and lives - improving work-life balance and satisfaction.

Radiologists are rightly skeptical of the value of artificial intelligence, according to Dr. Talukdar. The combination of AI tools that make promises that sound too good to be true, but then do not deliver on user expectations jaded many early adopters. “The strongest testimonial comes from peers with similar workflows,” he says. “In addition to looking at what our peers were using successfully, we spent six months validating Transpara on our patient population before fully adopting it.”

He emphasizes that AI solutions must prove their value through real-world results, not just theoretical benefits. “It’s about adding tangible value to the equation. For practices facing declining reimbursements and rising costs, the cost-benefit analysis must be clear.”

For RAF, Transpara’s value was evident across several categories:

A Second Pair of Eyes

With its advanced algorithm, Transpara acts as an unflagging second set of eyes to increase confidence across each study. Dr. Talukdar highlights the value of having consistent and fatigue-resistant decision support: “It’s invaluable to have a system that doesn’t tire and can consistently assist in identifying even subtle abnormalities.”

Reducing Fatigue and Burnout

Transpara’s ability to triage cases has had a profound impact on the well-being of RAF’s radiologists. “At the end of the day, you’re not completely wiped out,” Dr. Talukdar says. “This improvement in day-to-day work directly combats burnout and improves the overall quality of life for radiologists.”

Ethical and Patient-Focused Care

RAF’s implementation of AI reflects a commitment to equitable care and to continued innovation. “We don’t charge patients for AI,” Dr. Talukdar states. “For us, the goal is to ensure every patient receives the best possible care, regardless of their ability to pay.”

Workflow Efficiency

With 70% or more of studies triaged by the AI into a “low-risk” category, Transpara enables radiologists to move through these reviews quickly and with confidence, reserving their time for high-risk cases. This efficiency not only reduces turnaround times but also ensures patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses.

Advancing Radiology, Alongside Radiologists

Beyond efficiency, Transpara has improved the overall radiology experience. AI is “not just about getting through the workload,” Dr. Talukdar shares. “It’s about feeling less drained at the end of the day, so you can still have energy for your family and personal life. This balance is critical for long-term sustainability in the profession.”

With Transpara, RAF has created a provider-centered, patient-focused model of care that is scalable, sustainable, and effective.