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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
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The Company's equity method investees primarily consist of its clinical trials central laboratory services joint venture and its diagnostic information services joint ventures, which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recognized net revenues of $8 million and $23 million, respectively, associated with diagnostic information services provided to its equity method investees. As of September 30, 2015, there was $4 million of accounts receivable from equity method investees on the consolidated balance sheet related to such services.
      
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recognized $14 million and $17 million of income, respectively, associated with the performance of certain corporate services, including transition services, for its equity method investees, classified within selling, general and administrative expenses. As of September 30, 2015, there was $29 million of other receivables from equity method investees included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet primarily related to these service agreements.