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Commitments and Contingencies - Federal False Claims Act / Qui Tam Litigation (Details) - Federal False Claims Act / Qui Tam Litigation | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 lawsuit person
Loss contingencies |
Number of actions declined to intervene | 2
Number of lawsuits pending | 2
Number of former employees | person | 2
Godecke case |
Loss contingencies |
Number of lawsuits pending | 1

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