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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 $ 2,190,762 $ 1,876,303 $ 1,629,814
Acquisitions and dispositions     (28,954)
Charged to costs and expenses 2,033,669 1,914,023 1,672,851
Write-offs (1,786,577) (1,599,564) (1,397,408)
Valuation allowance, ending balance $ 2,437,854 $ 2,190,762 $ 1,876,303