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(Ostro) Rise Healthcare Tech, Inc. (Ostro) [Member] Rise Healthcare Tech, Inc. 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before Tax Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]