1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable:
Patient accounts receivable	$ 82,691	$ 71,800
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(23,656)	(18,201)
Accounts receivable, net	59,035	53,599
Due from government payers:
Settlement receivables	0	190
DSH	6,710	4,993
Total Amount due from Government	6,710	5,183
Due to government payers:
Settlement payables	414	0
Total Amount due to Government	$ 414