| **Basis of Presentation - Table 1 (Details)** | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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| **Basis of Presentation [Abstract]**          |           |           |   |   |
| Medicare                                      | 74.10%         | 73.10%         | 74.50% | 73.10% |
| Medicaid                                      | 1.50%          | 1.40%          | 1.20% | 1.30% |
| Workers’ compensation                  | 1.30%          | 1.50%          | 1.30% | 1.50% |
| Managed care and other discount plans         | 18.70%         | 19.10%         | 18.50% | 19.40% |
| Other third-party payors                      | 1.70%          | 2.00%          | 1.70% | 1.80% |
| Patients                                      | 1.10%          | 1.40%          | 1.10% | 1.40% |
| Other income                                  | 1.60%          | 1.50%          | 1.70% | 1.50% |
| Total                                         | 100.00%        | 100.00%        | 100.00% | 100.00% |

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