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Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
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VITAS [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
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