Capitalized Computer Software, amortization period

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Costs, net of amortization, incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility through to the general release of the software products. Excludes capitalized costs of developing software for internal use.

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[Line Items] for Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]

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New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Account Principle, Effect Of Amortization Period Adjustment To Production Costs

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Amount of expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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Unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility through to the general release of the software products. Excludes capitalized costs of developing software for internal use.

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Capitalized Software Development Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Line Items]
Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers		$ 4,000
Capitalized software development costs, net		5,955	$ 3,489
Amortization of capitalized software development costs		1,116	$ 0	$ 0
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Account Principle, Effect Of Amortization Period Adjustment To Production Costs		$ 2,900
Continuing Medical Education Products [Member]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Line Items]
Capitalized Computer Software, amortization period	18 months	5 years
Property and Casualty Exchange [Member]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Line Items]
Capitalized Computer Software, amortization period		5 years