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Segments (Segment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net income | $ 55,891 | $ 44,667
Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net income | 65,601 | 52,274
VITAS [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net income | 41,279 | 29,288
Roto-Rooter [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net income | 24,322 | 22,986
Corporate [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net income | $ (9,710) | $ (7,607)

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