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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue - Amortization Expense Associated with Commissions Asset and Intake Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Intake Costs asset |  |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |
Amortization expense | $ 10,144 | $ 10,380
Capitalized commissions asset |  |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |
Amortization expense | $ 19,109 | $ 13,838

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