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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2023 USD ($) Bed	Apr. 03, 2023 Bed
Plateau Medical Center
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of licensed beds | Bed	25	166
Medical Center of South Arkansas
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of afiliates assets | $	$ 92

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