Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 38,803	$ 34,702
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	64,045	63,713
Deferred income taxes	21,849	21,849
Prepaid expenses	8,514	7,553
Other receivables	2,445	2,796
Total current assets	135,656	130,613
Equipment, at cost	822,984	824,103
Less accumulated depreciation	(670,593)	(654,350)
Equipment, net	152,391	169,753
Goodwill	56,975	56,975
Other intangible assets, net	96,197	101,801
Deferred financing costs, net	8,580	9,873
Other assets	23,668	20,832
Total assets	473,467	489,847
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	11,776	11,990
Accrued compensation and related expenses	16,669	21,166
Accrued interest payable	3,134	1,645
Other accrued liabilities	22,795	22,002
Current portion of long-term debt	18,488	15,066
Total current liabilities	72,862	71,869
Long-term debt, net of current portion	486,794	514,608
Other liabilities	4,695	4,714
Deferred income taxes	36,435	35,273
Total liabilities	600,786	626,464
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock	525	524
Treasury stock	(3,138)	(2,998)
Additional paid-in capital	27,057	23,521
Accumulated comprehensive loss	(247)	(82)
Accumulated deficit	(195,982)	(204,709)
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc.	(171,785)	(183,744)
Noncontrolling interest	44,466	47,127
Total stockholders’ deficit	(127,319)	(136,617)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 473,467	$ 489,847