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Note 13 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 19, 2016
Matrix [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				46.80%
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Pretax Income (Loss)	$ (2,599)
Proceeds from Management Fees Received	185
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense		$ 3,143
Matrix [Member] \| Other Receivables [Member]
Management Fees Receivable	235		$ 185
Human Services [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Settlement Accrual	9,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Legal Expense	$ 406