GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014 Infusion Services	Sep. 30, 2014 PBM Services	Mar. 31, 2014 Home Health Services	Dec. 31, 2013 Home Health Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	$ 571,337	$ 558,593	$ 12,744
Other adjustments	1,986	1,986	0
Balance at September 30, 2014	573,323	560,579	12,744
Goodwill				$ 33,784	$ 33,800