Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Pre tax charges in connection with lawsuits

The Company incurred the following pre-tax charges in connection with the Tenet acquisition lawsuit, government investigations and shareholder lawsuits relating to possible improper claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Professional fees and other related costs	$	15,317	$	—	$	—