Breast Care for Washington D.C.

What Breast Care for Washington D.C. does

Breast Care for Washington D.C. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit breast imaging center founded in 2014 and headquartered inside Whitman-Walker Health's Max Robinson Center in Ward 8 of Washington, DC. Its mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality in the metro DC area — where DC leads the nation in both breast cancer incidence (153.1 per 100,000 vs. a US average of 122.0) and mortality (26.3 per 100,000 vs. 21.5) — by providing screening, diagnostics, and treatment referrals to all women regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The center operates as the only stationary 3D mammography facility east of the Anacostia River and is the only mammography site in DC that will screen any woman regardless of insurance coverage.

The service portfolio comprises 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis), digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD), diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, minimally invasive biopsy, and patient navigation. In September 2025 BCW became the first breast imaging center in the United States to deploy iSonoHealth's ATUSA, an AI-driven 3D breast ultrasound offering radiation-free, compression-free imaging priced at $195 per self-pay scan. The center also runs the MobileMammo mobile mammography program (launched June 12, 2019 with RAD AID International and Hologic) and operates within an embedded FQHC partnership model that includes referral relationships with Unity Health Care, La Clinica del Pueblo, Community of Hope, Whitman-Walker Health, and several managed care plans (Amerigroup, AmeriHealth Caritas, CareMore Health, Trusted Health Plan).

The revenue model is hybrid: insurance billing (Medicaid, Medicare, and most private plans) for covered services, self-pay for the ATUSA offering, and a substantial philanthropic layer that includes individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (notably a $1 million Susan G. Komen grant), and event-based fundraising (annual gala, Power of Pink fitness fundraiser — which has raised over $1.1 million for BCW and partner organizations over 10 years). Leadership is anchored by President & CEO Mary Wetherall and Co-Founder/Chief Medical Officer Dr. Regina Hampton (a board-certified breast surgeon who was Project Director for the $1M Komen grant). The center holds ACR Mammography Accreditation, FDA Pink Ribbon Facility status, and GuideStar Gold Transparency.

Name

Breast Care for Washington D.C.

Legal name

Breast Care for Washington DC

Website

https://breastcaredc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breast Care for Washington D.C. is a nonprofit breast imaging center in Ward 8 Washington, DC that provides 3D mammography, diagnostics, breast ultrasound, AI-driven 3D ultrasound (ATUSA), and mobile mammography to women regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, embedded within FQHC partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Breast Imaging & Diagnostic Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Mammography & Breast Imaging Systems (HLAHABAF)

Keywords

• Breast cancer screening
• Mammography services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Breast ultrasound
• Mobile mammography

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: Breast Care for Washington accepts most insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. Services are billed to insurance providers for covered patients.
2. Charitable Care / Uninsured Patient Services: All services are available to uninsured patients at reduced or no cost, funded through philanthropic donations and grants. Payment plans are available for those with limited means.
3. Philanthropy and Grants: The organization relies on individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and fundraising events (annual gala, Power of Pink fitness fundraiser) to sustain operations and fund care for uninsured patients.
4. Self-Pay / Out-of-Pocket (ATUSA Scans): AI-driven 3D breast ultrasound (ATUSA) is offered at $195 per scan after an initial free October promotion. This is a direct self-pay service not covered by most insurance plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Breast Care for Washington DC is a nonprofit breast imaging center providing 3D mammography, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, and AI-driven 3D breast ultrasound (iSonoHealth ATUSA) to women in Washington DC regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The organization operates a fixed facility embedded in an FQHC in Ward 8 and a mobile mammography unit reaching underserved communities throughout the DC metropolitan area.

Product overview

Breast Care for Washington D.C. is a nonprofit breast imaging center offering a unified suite of breast health services. The core offerings include 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) as the primary screening tool, Diagnostic Mammograms for follow-up examinations, Breast Ultrasound for additional imaging, and the recently launched AI-Driven 3D Breast Ultrasound (ATUSA) using iSonoHealth technology. Services are complemented by Patient Navigation and Care Coordination to guide patients through diagnosis and treatment. The organization also operates a Mobile Mammography unit to reach underserved communities. All services are available regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power of Pink: An annual breast cancer awareness fitness fundraiser held every October. The event includes workout events, wellness activities, and raises funds to provide breast health education, screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and navigation to treatment for people in need in the greater Washington DC area.

Products and services

• 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis)
• Diagnostic Mammograms
• Breast Ultrasound
• AI-Driven 3D Breast Ultrasound (iSonoHealth ATUSA)
• Mobile Mammography (MobileMammo)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 women served with high-quality breast imaging regardless of insurance status
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HologiccoreTechnology or Integration · 12 June 2019Hologic, a leading women's health company, was a key supporter of the MobileMammo program launch (June 12, 2019) and is a founding partner. Peter J. Valenti III, Division President of Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions at Hologic, participated in the launch event. Hologic provides mammography technology equipment.
• Whitman Walker HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCW is located on the 4th floor of Whitman Walker Health's Max Robinson Center in Ward 8, providing breast imaging services within the FQHC setting. This embedded partnership strengthens the link between primary care and breast cancer screening.
• Unity Health CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnity Health Care is an FQHC with a strong referral relationship with BCW, channeling patients in need of breast cancer screening and diagnostics.
• La Clinica del PueblocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFQHC with referral relationship to BCW for breast imaging services serving the Latinx community in DC.
• Community of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCW is embedded in Community of Hope's Conway Health and Resource Center in Ward 8. This FQHC partnership enables BCW to play a critical role in linking primary care and breast cancer screening.
• RAD AID InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupported the MobileMammo program launch on June 12, 2019. Dr. Daniel J. Mollura, President & CEO of RAD AID International, spoke at the launch event, indicating technical and programmatic support for the mobile mammography initiative.
• CareMore HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareMore Health is a managed care organization partner that refers patients to BCW for breast cancer screening and diagnostics.
• AmerigroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerigroup (including Amerigroup Maryland) is a managed care organization partner that refers patients to BCW for breast imaging services.
• AmeriHealth CaritasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmeriHealth Caritas DC is a managed care organization partner that refers patients to BCW. AmeriHealth Caritas DC sponsored the Ladies Night 2019 community event.
• Trusted Health PlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted Health Plan is a managed care organization partner that refers patients to BCW for breast cancer screening services.
• Power of PinkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPower of Pink is a fitness fundraiser program (founded 2011 by Karen Beam Leder) that has raised over $1.1 million for BCW and other organizations over 10 years. In 2018, BCW dedicated its mammography suite to Power of Pink in honor of breast cancer survivor committee members. Starting 2022, Power of Pink events are organized solely for BCW's benefit.
• Runway for a Cure DCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunway for a Cure DC is a fashion show event that benefits BCW. The nonprofit organization's mission promotes early detection of cancer and helps with the cost of mammograms for survivors. Founded by Raymia Henderson, a BCW board member.
• Celadon Spa & SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCeladon Spa & Salon supported BCW from the beginning before patient services even started. The owners (Judith and Kerry Koritsas) provided generous donations and support including gift bags for Ladies Night In events. Led the crusade for DC's first breast cancer awareness license plate for the mobile mammography unit.
• Sibley Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an Inspiration Level donor ($20,000+). May provide referral pathways or clinical collaboration for patients requiring treatment beyond BCW's diagnostic services.
• The Brem FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Brem Foundation is a community partner that supports BCW's work in breast health education and early detection, including participation in community events like Ladies Night 2019.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is a community partner of BCW, helping to raise awareness and educate the community about breast cancer screening.
• The LinksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Links is a community partner supporting BCW's mission to reduce breast cancer mortality through community outreach and education.
• Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policies and InitiativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mayor's Office on Women's Policies and Initiatives is a community partner that supports BCW's mission and initiatives to improve women's health outcomes in Washington DC.
• Ward 8 Health CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWard 8 Health Council is a community partner supporting BCW's work in addressing health disparities in Washington DC's Ward 8.
• District of Columbia Department of Corrections & Department of Homeland SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting outreach to underserved populations in DC, potentially including incarcerated and detained women who need breast cancer screening services.
• Nueva VidaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNueva Vida is a community partner that refers patients to BCW, likely serving the Latinx/immigrant community in DC.
• iSonoHealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationiSonoHealth's ATUSA system is the AI-driven 3D breast ultrasound technology that BCW is the first in the United States to deploy. This represents a technology integration/partnership where iSonoHealth's device is used in BCW's facility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mary's Center: Federally qualified community health center in the DC metro area serving low-income, predominantly Hispanic populations — comparable FQHC distribution model and patient demographic to BCW's Ward 7/8 footprint.
• Whitman-Walker Health: DC FQHC where BCW is physically embedded (Max Robinson Center in Ward 8) — shares the same community-health mission, geography, and patient base; a host/strategic partner rather than direct competitor.
• Unity Health Care: Largest FQHC network in Washington DC and a key referral partner channeling patients into BCW — operates a similar community-health mission in the same geography and shares the same target population.

Emerging players

• iSonoHealth: Developer of the ATUSA AI-driven 3D breast ultrasound system that BCW deploys — a technology partner and emerging player in AI-augmented dense-breast screening with overlapping clinical use case to BCW's service.

Broad incumbents

• RadNet: Large national outpatient diagnostic imaging network operating hundreds of centers including mammography — broad incumbent in the same diagnostic imaging category but at vastly larger scale and different geographic focus.
• Hologic: Major medical device company supplying 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) systems and a founding MobileMammo partner of BCW — operates in the same breast imaging category but as equipment vendor and broad women's-health incumbent rather than service provider.
• Susan G. Komen: National breast cancer nonprofit that provided BCW's $1M grant — overlaps in mission (early detection, screening access) but operates as a funder/advocate rather than a service provider.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: National nonprofit providing women's preventive health services including breast cancer screening referrals — operates at vastly larger scale, in the same women's preventive-care category and target demographic.

Direct peers

• Capital Breast Care Center: Washington DC-area nonprofit providing breast cancer screening and education to underserved women — same mission, geography, and target population as BCW, directly competing for the same Medicaid/uninsured patient base and grant funding.
• HerScan: Mobile breast ultrasound provider offering supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue at ~$395 per scan — directly comparable self-pay model and target segment to BCW's ATUSA offering, though serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BreastCareDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breastcareforwashingtondc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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