IRs are inconsistently defined in health research and underrepresented by specialty designation in claims data, experts wrote Monday. 

The deal is with an unspecified radiology organization spanning multiple states, operating more than 20 sites that handle 2 million-plus medical images per year. 

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

The decision comes amid strong demand for the publicly traded, Los Angeles-based radiology provider’s services. 

Cardiac Imaging Inc. agreed to pay $85 million in October, the largest judgment in the “Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology and Diagnostics" category. 

The decision is due to reduced production volumes, the high cost of site infrastructure and opportunities to streamline shipping. 

The radiology group executed 14 acquisitions last year, adding 24 new imaging centers to its network for a total of 355. 

That would leave RP’s current obligations at about $2.4 billion, with debt maturities now extended by several years.