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Other Noncurrent Liabilities And Redeemable/Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Product Information [Line Items] |  |
Acute care facilities with outside owners holding noncontrolling minority interest | 5 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest balances | $ 213 | $ 212
Noncontrolling interest balances | $ 48 | $ 45
Acute Care Hospital Services [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] |  |
Product Information [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of noncontrolling, minority ownership interests held by outside owners | 28.00% |
Acute Care Hospital Services [Member] | Washington, D.C. [Member] |  |
Product Information [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of noncontrolling, minority ownership interests held by outside owners | 20.00% |
Acute Care Hospital Services [Member] | Laredo, Texas [Member] |  |
Product Information [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of noncontrolling, minority ownership interests held by outside owners | 11.00% |
Behavioral Health Services [Member] | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Member] |  |
Product Information [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of noncontrolling, minority ownership interests held by outside owners | 20.00% |

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