Commitments and Contingencies Medicare Revenue Recoupments (Details)	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014 facilities
Medicare Probe Reviews [Abstract]
Facilities under Medicare Probe Reviews	1

Facilities under Medicare Probe reviews relating to Medicare services, billings and potential overpayments

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