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Schedule of Qualifying and Valuation Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
     
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Valuation allowance, beginning balance $ 2,201,875 $ 1,891,334 $ 1,639,198
Acquisitions and dispositions     (28,954)
Charged to costs and expenses 2,080,381 1,959,194 1,766,201
Write-offs (1,833,824) (1,648,653) (1,485,111)
Valuation allowance, ending balance $ 2,448,432 $ 2,201,875 $ 1,891,334