Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net income/(loss)	$ (26,816)	$ 21,231
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investments in restricted marketable debt securities	(2,545)	3,225
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on sale of securities	(2)	0
Income tax (expense)/benefit related to items of other comprehensive income/(loss)	535	(677)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(2,012)	2,548
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(36)	38
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to National HealthCare Corporation	$ (28,864)	$ 23,817