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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of reduction of Medicare payments to nursing centers | 11.10% |
Percentage of reduction of Medicare payments to plans and providers |  | 2.00%

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