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Reconciliation of Changes in Contingent Earn-Out Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | $ 292,042
Contingent earn-out obligations associated with acquisitions | 12,152
Other tax-related adjustments | 2,667
Ending balance | 28,058
HealthCare Partners (HCP) |
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |
Remeasurement of fair value | (56,977)
Payments of the contingent earn-outs | (205,704)
All Others |
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |
Remeasurement of fair value | (15,742)
Payments of the contingent earn-outs | $ (380)

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