Dhruv Chopra

Practice Management
Radiology is at an inflection point
Radiology is a cornerstone of modern medical diagnostics, but today is at an inflection point, said Civie CEO Dhruv Chopra in a new column.
February 9, 2026
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Economics
The 2020 election and radiology's future
As the U.S. anticipates the results of the 2020 presidential election, healthcare continues to be among the biggest concerns for the American people. But radiology also has much to be worried about, with an 11% cut in Medicare payments looming, according to Dhruv Chopra, CEO of Collaborative Imaging.
November 2, 2020
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Industry News
Implementing best practices for restarting radiology
As states around the U.S. begin to reopen, radiology groups need to have a strategy to maneuver through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and to handle the coming spike in business. Collaborative Imaging CEO Dhruv Chopra shares his suggestions on how to best restart radiology.
June 16, 2020
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MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
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New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
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Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
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Breast
Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
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MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
By Amerigo Allegretto
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
October 6, 2026
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New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
By Will Morton
"Perfusion beyond margin" is a measurement of  how far a tumor's blood flow extends beyond its morphological margin.
October 6, 2026
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Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
By Amerigo Allegretto
MRI safety experts highlight their difficulties in obtaining a state-level report on a 2023 incident that injured a nurse.
October 6, 2026
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PSMA-PET scans guide LDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer
By Will Morton
At last follow-up, 79% of patients were without evidence of disease.
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Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
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The results may encourage the development of new benchmarks on the causes of false-negative mammograms.
October 5, 2026
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GE HealthCare to acquire Sofie Biosciences for $945M
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
October 5, 2026
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Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
October 2, 2026
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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
By Amerigo Allegretto
Three experts who presented at SDMS 2026 speak with AuntMinnie on various topics within sonography practice.
October 2, 2026
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Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
By Amerigo Allegretto
A chat platform integrated within the EMR and targeted education reduced phone call volume by half in a radiology department.
October 1, 2026
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Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
By Scott Miller
Scott Miller of GEHC discusses the trend toward unified imaging platforms in a new column.
October 1, 2026
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Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining
By Amerigo Allegretto
Inflation-adjusted Medicare payment for cardiac CT declined 27% to 68% between 2010 and 2026, despite guideline endorsement.
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Shorter SBRT regimens improve patient physical function
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent five treatments of SBRT for pancreatic cancer had better physical function and experienced less fatigue.
September 30, 2026
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