GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 674,774	$ 609,484
Additions due to acquisitions	7,317	64,813
Adjustments	(544)
Contingent consideration		477
Balance at the end of the period	681,547	674,774
Patient Care
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period	538,492	474,166
Additions due to acquisitions	7,317	63,849
Adjustments	(544)
Contingent consideration		477
Balance at the end of the period	545,265	538,492
Products & Services
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period		135,318
Additions due to acquisitions		964
Balance at the end of the period	$ 136,282	$ 136,282