GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Impairment of goodwill	$ 0
Goodwill allocated
Balance as of beginning of the year	682,628	$ 675,468
Additions due to acquisitions	35,732	6,774
Adjustments	65	386
Allocation to Assets held for sale	(8,372)
Balance as of end of the year	710,053	682,628
Patient Care
Goodwill allocated
Balance as of beginning of the year	592,310	585,100
Additions due to acquisitions	32,569	6,774
Adjustments	65	436
Allocation to Assets held for sale	(8,372)
Balance as of end of the year	616,572	592,310
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment	(45,808)	(45,808)	$ (45,808)
Products and Services
Goodwill allocated
Balance as of beginning of the year	136,126	136,176
Additions due to acquisitions	3,163
Adjustments		(50)
Balance as of end of the year	139,289	$ 136,126
Dosteon | Held for sale | Patient Care
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill related to disposal group	$ 8,400