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Scheduled Amortization Charges from Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Customer relationships |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | $ 82,617
2017 | 82,685
2018 | 82,638
2019 | 82,408
2020 | 82,066
Thereafter | 909,798
Trade names |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | 16,634
2017 | 16,623
2018 | 16,235
2019 | 16,235
2020 | 16,235
Thereafter | 37,320
Provider network and practice management tools |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | 26,187
2017 | 26,250
2018 | 26,273
2019 | 22,536
2020 | 541
Noncompetition and other agreements |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | 30,619
2017 | 29,775
2018 | 19,545
2019 | 15,817
2020 | 10,209
Thereafter | 28,543
Other |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | 67
2017 | 102
2018 | 53
2019 | 3
2020 | 2
Lease Agreements |
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] |
2016 | (1,549)
2017 | (1,228)
2018 | (892)
2019 | (832)
2020 | (678)
Thereafter | $ (3,790)

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