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Receivables
6 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
(5) Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)
June 28, 2014
 
December 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
Gross accounts receivable
$
616,072

 
$
583,312

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
39,383

 
36,286

 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
576,689

 
547,026

 
 
 
 
Current portion of lease receivables
38,241

 
35,900

 
 
 
 
Total receivables, net
$
614,930

 
$
582,926



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 continue to be 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 final resolution of disputes between Fujitsu and the NHS regarding the contract termination. As of June 28, 2014, 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 June 28, 2014 and December 28, 2013. 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. Nevertheless, it is reasonably possible that our estimates regarding collectability of such amounts might materially change in the near term, considering that we do not have complete knowledge of the status of the proceedings between Fujitsu and NHS and their effect on our claim.

During the first six months of 2014 and 2013, we received total client cash collections of $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, of which $40.6 million and $30.0 million were received from third party arrangements with non-recourse payment assignments.