Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 13,686us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 13,669us-gaap_Goodwill
Goodwill disposed in connection with business divestiture	(596)
Foreign currency translation	(54)us-gaap_GoodwillTranslationAdjustments	17us-gaap_GoodwillTranslationAdjustments
Goodwill, ending balance	13,036us-gaap_Goodwill	13,686us-gaap_Goodwill
Recovery Audit Services - Americas [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	12,177	12,177
Goodwill disposed in connection with business divestiture	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	12,177	12,177
Recovery Audit Services - Europe/Asia-Pacific [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	913	896
Goodwill disposed in connection with business divestiture	0
Foreign currency translation	(54)	17
Goodwill, ending balance	859	913
New Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	596	596
Goodwill disposed in connection with business divestiture	(596)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 0	$ 596

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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