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Other Operating Expenses (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) item
Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total other operating expenses |  | $ 9,132 | $ 1,300 | $ 90,880
Litigation Settlement [Member] |  |  |  |
Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total other operating expenses | $ 6,000 | 6,000 | $ 796 | 84,476
Loss On Sale Of Transportation Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |
Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total other operating expenses |  | $ 2,266 |  | 5,266
Program Closure Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total other operating expenses |  |  |  | $ 1,138
Program Closure Expenses [Member] | VITAS [Member] |  |  |  |
Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of programs closed | item |  |  |  | 3

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