NOTE 8 - BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Acquisition - Radwell Leasing (Details) - Radwell Leasing, LLC & Radwell LLC $ in Thousands	Mar. 20, 2017 USD ($)
Diagnostic equipment	$ 544
Leasehold Improvements	126
Total Net Assets Acquired	670
Stock issued as consideration	791
Less: Cash Received	(121)
Total consideration	$ 670

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The net amount, measured at other than acquisition-date fair value, of all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed that arise from contingencies and were recognized by the entity, if the acquisition-date fair value cannot be determined and other criteria (as defined) related to the contingencies have been met.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement.

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