RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Receivables and allowance for doubtful accounts

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	14,706
Charged to costs and expenses		9,509
Net (write-offs)/recoveries		(8,028	)
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	16,187