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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 1,589 | $ 2,390
Additions (Subtractions) | 333 | (189)
Deductions (write-offs/recoveries) from reserve | (326) | (612)
Ending balance | $ 1,596 | $ 1,589

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