Radiology services provider Optimal Readings Services Group said that it has acquired International Radiology Group (IRG) of Dallas. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, the transaction includes all of IRG’s assets and businesses, including National Radiology Group, which has been providing remote radiology services for more than 16 years.

In addition, IRG’s radiologists will become part of the Optimal Readings team, according to the Birmingham, Ala.-based firm. The acquisition of IRG adds 17 licensed radiologists and a centralized reading facility in Dallas servicing 33 additional states to Optimal Readings’ network.