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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Millions | Feb. 01, 2025 Item | Jan. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Jan. 29, 2025 Item
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Merit Health Madison | Affiliate of the University of Mississippi |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership Interest percentage by parent |  |  | 50.00%
Merit Health Madison | Canton, Mississippi |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of ownership interest sold |  |  | 50.00%
Number of licensed beds |  |  | 67
Merit Health Biloxi | Affiliate of Memorial Hospital |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership Interest percentage by parent | 50.00% |  |
Merit Health Biloxi | Biloxi, Mississippi |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of ownership interest sold | 50.00% |  |
Number of licensed beds | 153 |  |
Proceeds from sale of afiliates assets | $ |  | $ 17 |

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