Development project construction amount.

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Number of other development projects.

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Redevelopment of recovery received from settlement excess of damage to property.

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The net cost of operation of other real estate (including provisions for real estate losses, rental income, and gains and losses on sales of real estate).

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Real Estate and Other Activities - Development and Capital Addition Activities - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) Projects	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 EUR (€)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Construction amount	$ 30.0
Behavioral Health Hospitals [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Profit (loss) from real estate operations		$ 35.4
General Acute Care Facility [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Profit (loss) from real estate operations		$ 49.0	€ 46
Massachusetts [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Redevelopment of recovery received from settlement excess of damage to property	$ 24.0
TEXAS And MASSACHUSETTS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of other development projects \| Projects	2
Idaho [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Profit (loss) from real estate operations	$ 50.0