Concentration of Risk - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Percentage Of Net Service Revenue Accounted By Facility	18.50%	21.00%	22.70%

Percentage of net service revenue generated from Louisiana facilities.

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