SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - Allowance for Credit Losses [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	[1]	Dec. 31, 2022		Dec. 31, 2021
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		$ 2,829		$ 2,768		$ 2,008
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses		6,172		5,548		5,305
Additions Charged to Other Accounts		0		0		0
Deductions	[2]	6,265		5,487		4,545
Ending Balance		$ 2,736		$ 2,829	[1]	$ 2,768

[1] Related to patient accounts receivable and accounts receivable-other.

[2] Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.