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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of movement in Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 510,570 | $ 476,887
Business combinations | 66,726 | 33,810
Foreign currency adjustments | 71 | (127)
Ending balance | 577,367 | 510,570
VITAS [Member] |  |
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 333,331 | 328,301
Business combinations |  | 5,030
Foreign currency adjustments |  |
Ending balance | 333,331 | 333,331
Roto-Rooter [Member] |  |
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 177,239 | 148,586
Business combinations | 66,726 | 28,780
Foreign currency adjustments | 71 | (127)
Ending balance | $ 244,036 | $ 177,239

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