Virtual Radiologic to buy teleradiology rival Nighthawk for $170M
Virtual Radiologic Corp. is becoming the undisputed king of teleradiology. The newly private company in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, said Monday it would buy top rival NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. for $170 million, or $6.50 a share. The deal would give the combined company $278 million in annual revenue and access to 325 radiologists serving 2,700 healthcare facilities in all 50 states.