Noncontrolling Interest

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2015

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]

Noncontrolling Interest

The equity of minority investors (minority investors are generally physician groups and other healthcare providers that perform surgeries at the Company’s facilities) in certain subsidiaries of the Company is reported on the consolidated balance sheets as noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interest reported in the consolidated income statements reflect the respective interests in the income or loss of the limited partnerships or limited liability companies attributable to the minority investors (equity interest was 1% at February 28, 2015).