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Equity Method and Other Investments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure Equity method and other investments
The Company maintains equity method and other minor investments in the private securities of certain other healthcare and healthcare-related businesses as follows:
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Equity method partnerships$354,789 $133,486 
Adjusted cost method and other investments49,516 23,763 
$404,305 $157,249 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized equity investment income of $24,765 and $23,135, respectively, from its equity method investments in nonconsolidated dialysis partnerships. The Company also recognized equity investment gains (losses) from equity method investments in other businesses of $1,345 and $(95,013) in other income (loss), net, during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Effective July 20, 2026, the Company acquired a noncontrolling minority interest in Elara Caring, a leading national provider of skilled home health, hospice, behavioral health, and personal care services with a cash payment of $200,000, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments. Equity method income or loss recognized from this investment is included in other income (loss), net on a one-month lag.