Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investments (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Healthcare Analytics Company
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contribution for investments, cost	$ 10.0
Jumpstart Nova Fund, LP
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contribution for investments, cost	$ 0.1

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