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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability		$ 600	$ 1,600	$ 300
Restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses		1,820
Payments for Restructuring	$ 1,400	1,500
Other Accrued Expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability	$ 200
UHS Holdco, Inc., (Parent)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses		$ 1,820