CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 32,823	$ (521)	$ (2,994)	$ (1,060)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	19	0	(3,459)	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	32,842	(521)	(6,453)	(1,060)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	231	0	147	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to UpHealth, Inc.	$ 32,611	$ (521)	$ (6,600)	$ (1,060)