In India, the demand for rapid and reliable radiology diagnostics has surged alongside the rising need for accessible healthcare. Addressing this challenge, 5C Network employs advanced artificial intelligence to streamline radiology services, delivering thousands of reports daily across the country. This article explores how their innovative platforms are transforming medical imaging and diagnostics in India.

Addressing Radiology Delays through Innovation

In 2015, Kalyan Sivasailam experienced a two-day wait for an MRI report, highlighting a critical bottleneck in India’s healthcare system. This prompted him and Syed Ahmed to establish 5C Network in 2016 with the mission to overcome challenges related to limited radiology resources and accessibility.

5C Network integrates cloud computing with AI-powered image analysis to handle medical images including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Their system ensures fast and accurate diagnostics regardless of patient or hospital location.

The platform connects five key stakeholders: patients, hospitals, radiologists, technicians, and physicians. Currently, it manages over 3,000 radiology cases daily, has generated more than 8.5 million reports, and partners with over 3,000 client sites across 24 Indian states. The network includes a community of more than 500 radiologists.

Prodigi: The AI Platform Powering Fast Radiology

At the core of 5C Network’s offerings is Prodigi, a platform that automates the diagnostic workflow end-to-end. Hospitals and imaging centers upload medical images along with associated case information. Prodigi intelligently assigns cases to appropriate radiologists based on complexity and speciality.

Using AI to prioritize urgent cases and detect unusual findings, Prodigi reduces report turnaround times dramatically—from the typical one to two days down to just 24 to 39 minutes.

Key features of the platform include an AI-assisted DICOM viewer, an integrated reporting system, and a cloud-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). These components facilitate collaborative workflows and ensure secure management of sensitive imaging data.

The Bionic Suite: Enhancing Radiologist Efficiency

The Bionic Suite complements Prodigi by deploying AI to assist radiologists in four critical areas:

  • Segment: Automated identification and precise measurement of organs within scans, reducing manual efforts.
  • Detect: Rapid detection of critical abnormalities, such as brain hemorrhages, to aid timely emergency response.
  • Analyze: Innovative bone density evaluation using knee X-rays as a substitute for traditional DEXA scans, already operational in Bengaluru hospitals.
  • Measure: Calculation of specialized clinical parameters, including 28 chiropractic intersection angles, supporting complex diagnostics.

The suite also features an Inference Engine that routes reports according to case complexity and standardizes report language in accordance with international radiological standards.

“By automating key diagnostic tasks and standardizing reporting, 5C Network significantly accelerates radiology workflows while maintaining high-quality care standards.”

OsteoCheck: Advancing Bone Health Assessment

With an estimated 62 million Indians at risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia, the AI tool OsteoCheck is designed to bridge gaps in bone health diagnosis. Trained on over 1.3 million scans, OsteoCheck assesses clinical indicators such as joint space narrowing, bone alignment irregularities, osteophytes, and sclerosis.

This technology enables early detection and personalized treatment planning, proving especially crucial for vulnerable populations including post-COVID patients, older adults, sedentary individuals, and menopausal women.

Supporting National Health Initiatives

5C Network’s AI-driven solutions align with prominent Indian healthcare policies by enhancing diagnostic reach and promoting equitable care:

  • Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Development of interoperable cloud-based diagnostic systems centered on patient needs.
  • National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS): Facilitating early detection through advanced tools like Evo Screen and OsteoCheck.
  • Digital Health Blueprint and Viksit Bharat@2047 vision: Advocating for fair access to high-quality diagnostics and bringing specialized healthcare closer to underserved populations.

Driving a New Era in Radiology Services

5C Network exemplifies how indigenous technological innovation can address systemic health challenges in India. Through platforms such as Prodigi, Bionic Suite, and OsteoCheck, the company enhances the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of radiology diagnostics nationwide.

In a context where timely diagnosis can be life-saving and rural healthcare infrastructure is limited, 5C Network’s AI-powered tools establish a modern foundation for technology-enabled diagnostic excellence.