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Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides outpatient diagnostic imaging services and radiation oncology services in the United States. Its diagnostic imaging services include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) services that generate representations of the internal anatomy and convert them to film or digital media. The company also offers non scan-based services, which include the use of imaging systems under a short-term contract. In addition, it provides radiation oncology services that comprise conventional beam therapy, 3-D conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, image guided radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, low dose rate brachytherapy, and high dose rate brachytherapy for the treatment of cancer; and stereotactic radiation oncology services. Further, the company offers ancillary services, such as marketing support, education, training, and billing assistance. It provides imaging and therapeutic services to hospitals, independent imaging centers, and other healthcare providers on a shared-service and full-time service basis. As of December 31, 2009, Alliance HealthCare had 507 diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology systems, including 295 MRI systems, 126 PET/CT systems, and 86 other systems. The company also operated 116 fixed-site imaging centers and 25 radiation therapy centers and stereotactic radiosurgery facilities. It was formerly known as Alliance Imaging, Inc. and changed its name to Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. in February 2009. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
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