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Receivables
9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables
Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)
September 28, 2013
 
December 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
Gross accounts receivable
$
532,857

 
$
581,386

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
38,142

 
33,230

 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
494,715

 
548,156

 
 
 
 
Current portion of lease receivables
34,588

 
29,692

 
 
 
 
Total receivables, net
$
529,303

 
$
577,848



During the second quarter of 2008, Fujitsu Services Limited’s (Fujitsu) contract as the prime contractor in the National Health Service (NHS) initiative to automate clinical processes and digitize medical records in the Southern region of England was terminated by the NHS. This had the effect of automatically terminating our subcontract for the project. We are in dispute with Fujitsu regarding Fujitsu’s obligation to pay the amounts comprised of accounts receivable and contracts receivable related to that subcontract, and we are working with Fujitsu to resolve these issues based on processes provided for in the contract. Part of that process requires resolution of disputes between Fujitsu and the NHS regarding the contract termination. As of September 28, 2013, it remains unlikely that our matter with Fujitsu will be resolved in the next 12 months. Therefore, these receivables have been classified as long-term and represent less than the majority of other long-term assets at September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012. While the ultimate collectability of the receivables pursuant to this process is uncertain, we believe that we have valid and equitable grounds for recovery of such amounts and that collection of recorded amounts is probable.

During the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, we received total client cash collections of $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, of which $44.9 million and $56.2 million were received from third party arrangements with non-recourse payment assignments.