RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Mevion Medical Systems Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Non-refundable deposits	$ 2,250
Cost of repairs	$ 977
GKF Subsidiary
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	81.00%
U.S. Subsidiary Of Elekta
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	19.00%

The aggregate costs of keeping the property in good condition but that do not appreciably prolong the life or increase the value of the property.

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