Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Status of Plans (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 shares
2018 Plan
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Awards originally available	2,500,000
Maximum potential awards outstanding	825,641
RSUs and cash settled awards vested and released	427,202
Awards available for grant	1,247,157
2014 Plan
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Awards originally available	1,500,000
Maximum potential awards outstanding	35,100
2009 Plan
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Awards originally available	3,400,000
Maximum potential awards outstanding	30,000
2004 Plan
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Awards originally available	6,500,000
Maximum potential awards outstanding	14,545
Directors' Plan
Summary of Status of Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Maximum potential awards outstanding	4,722

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options.

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