GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Schedule of goodwill allocated to the Company's operating segments

(In thousands)	Patient Care			Products & Services		Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	545,265		$	136,282	$	681,547
Additions due to acquisitions	30,281			3,778		34,059
Adjustments	(63		)	113		50
Balance at June 30, 2014	$	575,483		$	140,173	$	715,656

(In thousands)	Patient Care			Products & Services		Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	538,492		$	136,282	$	674,774
Additions due to acquisitions	7,317			—		7,317
Adjustments	(544		)	—		(544		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	545,265		$	136,282	$	681,547

Schedule of balances related to intangible assets

	June 30, 2014							December 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer Lists	$	53,227	$	(13,841	)	$	39,386	$	46,932	$	(11,627	)	$	35,305
Trade Name	11,822		(510		)	11,312		10,023		(264		)	9,759
Patents and Other Intangibles	28,486		(16,667		)	11,819		28,441		(15,484		)	12,957
	$	93,535	$	(31,018	)	$	62,517	$	85,396	$	(27,375	)	$	58,021