Acquisitions (Schedule Of Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Of Operations) (Details) - Hospice and Covenant Care [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
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| Service revenues and sales | $ 618,798 | $ 598,164 | $ 1,265,741 | $ 1,202,245 |
| Net income | $ 52,493 | $ 71,450 | $ 124,250 | $ 140,129 |
| Earnings per share | $ 3.60 | $ 4.73 | $ 8.51 | $ 9.27 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ 3.57 | $ 4.68 | $ 8.43 | $ 9.16 |
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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