Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

15. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as follows (in thousands):

				2012		2011		2010
Cash paid during the period for:
	Interest			$	14,786	$	13,815	$	12,219
	Income taxes, net of refunds				19,615		10,232		16,776
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Increase in accounts payable associated with acquisition of
		property and equipment			248		659		164
	Capital lease obligations				1,096		466		4,057
	Restricted stock vested				4,835		4,476		48
	Effect of acquisitions and related transactions:
		Assets acquired, net of cash and adjustments			470,172		408,429		94,686
		Liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests			(194,613)		(163,970)		(37,101)
		Notes payable and other obligations			1,829		(5,236)		(3,895)
			Payment for interests in surgery centers and related transactions	$	277,388	$	239,223	$	53,690