Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Mandated fees under Affordable Care Act	$ 165	$ 146

Represents the amount of mandated fees under the Affordable Care Act.

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