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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in loss contingency liability.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Reporting Segments Schedule of restructuring and other related cots recognized during the year (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair value of contingent consideration					600,000	500,000	400,000	300,000		600,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	3,800,000	0	0	0						1,236,000
Asset Impairment Charges	14,653,000us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges								14,653,000us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges	0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges	0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
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Restructuring and other related costs									1,001,000	2,269,000	0
MRI [Member]
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Restructuring and other related costs									259,000	313,000	0
Corporate [Member]
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Restructuring and other related costs									141,000	722,000	0
Operating and Administrative Expenses [Member]
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Benefit related to settlement										3,300,000
Year-End Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fair value of contingent consideration					1,800,000					1,800,000
Asset Impairment Charges									$ 14,653,000