9. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity Details Narrative
VIE, arrangements	Concurrent with the close of the Acquisition, PCHI simultaneously acquired title to substantially all of the real property acquired by the Company in the Acquisition. The Company received $5.0 million and PCHI guaranteed the Company's $47.277 million term loan. The Company remains primarily liable as the borrower under the $47.277 million term loan notwithstanding its guarantee by PCHI. The $47.277 million term loan is cross-collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets and all of the real property of the Hospitals. All of the Company's operating activities are directly affected by the real property that was sold to PCHI, which is a related party entity that is affiliated with the Company through common ownership and control.
VIE, ownership	As of March 31, 2013, PCHI was owned 51% by various physician investors and 49% by Ganesha, which is managed by Dr. Chaudhuri.
VIE, Financial support	$ 47,277
Exposure amount, VIE	As noted above, PCHI is a guarantor on the $47.277 million term loan should the Company not be able to perform. PCHI's total liabilities represent the Company's maximum exposure to loss. Additionally, the Company is responsible for seismic remediation under the terms of the lease agreement (Notes 2 and 13).
Rental expense eliminated upon consolidation	$ 7,800	$ 7,500