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Operating Segments - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information (Details) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018
Treatment [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Net gain | $ 1,596 | $ 1,596

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