Revenue Recognition and Valuation Accounts - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 6.0 | $ 6.0 | $ 6.0 | ||
| Value of services to patients who are unable to pay | 2.0 | $ 2.2 | 4.4 | $ 4.7 | |
| Estimated cost of providing charity services | 0.4 | $ 0.5 | 1.0 | $ 1.2 | |
| Valuation reserves related to obsolescence and slow moving inventory | 17.7 | 17.7 | 17.3 | ||
| Air Medical [Member] | |||||
| Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||||
| Allowance for contractual discounts against outstanding accounts receivable | 110.9 | 110.9 | 111.9 | ||
| Allowance for uncompensated care against outstanding accounts receivable | $ 46.2 | $ 46.2 | $ 46.3 | ||